Parker County Basic CERT classes begin April 10

Weatherford Democrat, Texas
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Mar. 30—Parker County Basic Community Emergency Response Team classes are set to begin April 10.

The free course total is 27 hours, including both classroom and hands-on training at the Emergency Services facility, 215 Trinity St. in Weatherford, north of the Weatherford Farmer's Market.

Course dates and times are: April 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; and April 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

The course is divided into units covering the following topics: Disaster Preparedness; Fire Safety and Utility Controls; Disaster Medical Operations, Part 1 & 2; Light Search and Rescue; CERT Organization/Incident Command; Disaster Psychology; CERT and Terrorism; CPR/AED; Stop the Bleed; and Wrap up, Final Exam, and Disaster Exercise.

To register, email davidinelson@uwmail.com.