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NERT Training
you graduated, now what...?
Responding
Neighborhood Level
Congratulations! You are an Emergency Response Team member. Please check out the neighborhood page and get involved in your local team activities. (Don't have a team? Contact sffdnert@sfgov.org to find out how to start one.)
Check out the classes and drills below to keep up your skills and involvement in NERT. Become familiar with the response plan in the NERT Field Operations Guide (FOG). Should a disaster occur, your team will be better equipped to respond.
In addition, consider registering with the NERT Medical Reserve Corps Group (MRC).
Regional/State Responder
You must be active in your local neighborhood team and keep your training and identification current. In addition, you must register with the NERT Medical Reserve Corps Group (MRC). [Additional training and registration procedures are required.]
ID Expired?
NERT certification is good for two years from the date of your training. You can renew your NERT training/ID at any "class 6", the final hands on session that includes a review of the take home exam. ( SCHEDULE)
Please send an email to sffdnert@sfgov.org with RECERT in the subject line when you have chosen a class so we can put your name on the sign-in roster.
The ID machine was updated in 2007. If you have a white ID card, you will need to take a new photo. Please indicate this in your email so we can schedule you for one of the photo dates.
If you don't see a class that fits your schedule, please check back. The schedule is updated whenever a new class is confirmed.
Classes
(See Calendar for dates and times)
NERT HAM Communications Training (HCT101)
You got your license, now what? Introductory class to learn the rules of HAM communication, equipment options, and HAM messaging at this one day training.
Morning Session: Radio Basics
Afternoon Session: Radio Protocols
Hands on HAM messaging
"Dials and buttons and squelch, oh my!" This training is for HAM operators that have training but need more experience. You must have a license, have completed HCT101 or have approval, and provide your own equipment to take this class.
Learn to program your radio and transmit messages.
Disaster Operations I
Classroom instruction with practical exercises: how to set up and respond from a staging area after the disaster strikes.
- San Francisco Emergency Operation Plan
- ICS in the staging area
- Command staff actions
- Setting up the staging area
- Field Operations
- Creating the Incident Action Plan
Incident Command System (ICS)
This is the official management tool necessary to set up command and respond from the NERT Staging Area to the Battalion ERD. This is the official ICS class. The information taught in this class is the foundation for using this management tool in a NERT response. This class is offered for NERT graduates only.
This class will be taught by Frank Cardinale, Assistant Chief Division 3.
NERT Leadership/Team Training
This is designed fornew coordinators or NERT grads whoare interested in taking a more active role in your neighborhood team. All teams are looking for Block Captains. Training includes:
- Coordinator basics
- Starting/Organizing your team
- Developing the team
- Effective meetings
- Outreach
- Including challenged persons
- Leading tabletop drills
- Disaster operations/Communications
Drills
Citywide Drills
Citywide Drill - April, 18 2009, TBD
Neighborhood Drills - October 17, 2009 - 20th Anniversary of Loma Prieta Quake
Rescue Drill ** (space limited)
Participation with program coordinators approval. This training requires good physical condition and strength.
600 Avenue M, Treasure Island
TBD
Ham Communications/Staging Drill
TBD, 9:00am-12:30pm
SFFD DOT
**Contact sffdnert@sfgov.org for more information.
Non-NERT Training
HAM Radio Operator Licensing Classes:
San Francisco Auxiliary Communications Service
(click on the 'Exams and Training' link)
BAERS Exams and training
The National Association for Amateur Radio
(select exam location by country, state or zip code)
C.P.R. Classes:
American Red Cross- Bay Area Chapter
(find 'services' to see their list of training)
San Francisco Paramedic Association
(see Basic Life Support Heartsaver classes)
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