14 Residents Successfully Completed the Training Program
Fourteen residents of Goleta have successfully completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program, equipping them with the skills and confidence to assist our community in times of disaster and emergency.
The CERT training, hosted by the City of Goleta Emergency Services Division, spanned eight weeks and covered key topics such as basic fire suppression, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization. The program concluded with a hands-on disaster simulation exercise, allowing participants to put their new skills into action. This is the 24th graduation class for the City of Goleta and the first class since 2019.
“We’re incredibly proud of our CERT graduates,” said Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Goleta. “They are now part of a dedicated network of volunteers who play a vital role in keeping our community resilient and prepared.”
The Community Emergency Response Team program educates individuals about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic response skills. Supported by FEMA and administered locally, CERT empowers everyday citizens to make a difference when it matters most.
For more information about CERT, please contact City of Goleta Emergency Services Division at (805) 961-7571 or ESD.Training@cityofgoleta.gov. Stay tuned for upcoming training sessions. Once new sessions are confirmed, the City will announce them and post the details on the City’s training sign-up page: https://tinyurl.com/4usesakt.
Graduates will be invited to participate in ongoing drills, community outreach, and emergency response activities. Their involvement enhances the safety and readiness of neighborhoods across Goleta.
The City of Goleta extends its sincere appreciation to the CERT Collaborative of Santa Barbara County, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the City of Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Services, the City of Carpinteria, and UC Santa Barbara’s Emergency Management and Mission Continuity team for their valuable support of this training course.
Pictures from the CERT Class
