LIHUE — The Community Emergency Response Training program announces islandwide training workshops planned over the next several months. The disaster and emergency preparedness course, which is tailored to citizens and taught by firefighters, is free to residents as part of
LIHUE — The Community Emergency Response Training program announces islandwide training workshops planned over the next several months.
The disaster and emergency preparedness course, which is tailored to citizens and taught by firefighters, is free to residents as part of a program sponsored by the Kauai Fire Department and the Kauai Civil Defense Agency.
During the six-week training, participants learn about different types of disasters and how to prepare and respond. Topics will include fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and medical operations.
Space is still available for the first round of classes at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapaa. Classes will be held 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday through March 13.
The next course will be at the Kalaheo Community Center every Monday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., from March 3 to April 7.
Information: www.kauai.gov/cert or 645-0661
