Girdwood Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Girdwood is home to one of Alaska’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), a volunteer program that trains community members to assist in emergencies when professional responders may be delayed or overwhelmed. CERT volunteers play a vital role in strengthening Girdwood’s emergency preparedness and resilience.
Through CERT training, volunteers learn essential disaster response skills, including:
- Basic fire suppression
- Medical triage and first aid
- Light search and rescue
- Emergency team organization
- Disaster preparedness for earthquakes, avalanches, and wildfires
CERT members are trained to support first responders and assist their neighbors in times of crisis, helping to bridge the gap until professional emergency services arrive.
Join Girdwood CERT
Are you interested in helping your community during emergencies? CERT training is open to Girdwood residents who want to learn lifesaving skills and be part of a team that makes a difference when it matters most.
For more information or to sign up, contact our CERT Coordinator, Steve Bartholomew, Email: bart@girdwoodfire.com. We meet each month on the third Thursday at 7 pm.
Stay informed about upcoming training sessions and community events by following Girdwood Fire & Rescue’s Facebook Page.