Polk County CERT Team

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The Polk County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a nationally supported, locally implemented initiative that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. Polk County CERT members are trained in basic response techniques in order to assist local citizens and first responders in disaster or emergency situations. 

INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!
Polk County Emergency Management Agency is always accepting applications for membership to the Polk County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). We are looking for individuals with various backgrounds who want to serve the community in time of need and make Polk County a safer place. There are a variety of jobs that are available within the team including: Basic First Aid and Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, Communications, Supplies/Logistics, Damage Assessment, and more. 

Members will be required to go through the 18 hour CERT Basic Training Course, as well as receive certification in CPR.
Basic Training Courses are scheduled throughout the year.

All CERT members will meet the following requirements to become a member of Polk County CERT:

  • Minimum of 18 Years Old

  • Resident of Polk County

  • No Felonies or Misdemeanors of Moral Turpitude

  • Complete ALL Minimum Training Requirements

  • Character That Can Be Trusted Under Adverse Conditions 

  • Execute Competencies Taught During Basic CERT Training Independently or with Support of a Reliable Accompanying Assistant

If you are interested in becoming a member of Polk County CERT please download the application for membership here, fill it out and email it to ema@polkga.org or submit it in-person at 55 Clines Ingram Jackson Road, Cedartown, GA. 30125. Applications are always open and accepted! 

MISSION STATEMENT

Polk County CERT members, under the sponsorship of Polk County Emergency Management Agency, will strive to provide residents and emergency responders with a quality resource for safety education, hazard mitigation, emergency response assistance, and other volunteer efforts in order to build and sustain a culture of preparedness.

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