Program Proposal Lieutenant Greg Harrel Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District

CERT Community Emergency Response Team CERT was developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department in 1985 CERT was developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department in 1985 LAFD decided they needed a group of dedicated citizens who were willing to help during times of disaster i.e.; earth quakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, emergency situations or even large public events LAFD decided they needed a group of dedicated citizens who were willing to help during times of disaster i.e.; earth quakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, emergency situations or even large public events Currently used by 28 states Currently used by 28 states Florida has 168 CERT teams Florida has 168 CERT teams

WHY? To educate the citizens of Bonita Springs the importance of being prepared for any natural or manmade disaster To educate the citizens of Bonita Springs the importance of being prepared for any natural or manmade disaster To give the citizens a sense of belonging to the community To give the citizens a sense of belonging to the community To develop a positive, influential relationship between Bonita Springs Fire Department and the community To develop a positive, influential relationship between Bonita Springs Fire Department and the community

Bonita Springs Fire Department CERT Program The program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area The program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area Trains members basic disaster response skills Trains members basic disaster response skills Allows for deployment when called upon when emergency personnel may have a delayed response Allows for deployment when called upon when emergency personnel may have a delayed response

Scope of CERT Team Members To assist emergency personnel To assist emergency personnel To assist family, friends and neighbors To assist family, friends and neighbors Work within their range of training and knowledge Work within their range of training and knowledge Should in no way act as a police officer, firefighter or EMT – absolutely no weapons allowed Should in no way act as a police officer, firefighter or EMT – absolutely no weapons allowed Should only act upon or respond to an emergency when called upon by CERT Team coordinator Should only act upon or respond to an emergency when called upon by CERT Team coordinator

Operations and Duties of CERT Members Light Search and Rescue Light Search and Rescue Fire Extinguishment- small fires Fire Extinguishment- small fires Triage Triage Set up of staff and R&R areas Set up of staff and R&R areas Crowd control Crowd control Basic first aid Basic first aid Traffic control Traffic control Provide basic support as needed Provide basic support as needed

Qualifications 18 years or older 18 years or older Must attend CERT training and continuing education Must attend CERT training and continuing education 8 two hour modules - 16 hours total 8 two hour modules - 16 hours total CPR certification CPR certification Basic First Aid training Basic First Aid training Pass a background check Pass a background check Register with BSFD and complete all appropriate paperwork Register with BSFD and complete all appropriate paperwork Memorandum of Understanding Memorandum of Understanding Legal Status of CERT Participants Legal Status of CERT Participants Role of CERT Member form Role of CERT Member form

CERT Activation Only at the request of CERT Coordinator Only at the request of CERT Coordinator Absolutely no self activation of members Absolutely no self activation of members May be requested by Incident Commander May be requested by Incident Commander Team captain will be primary contact who will then notify CERT members Team captain will be primary contact who will then notify CERT members CERT ID required to enter scene CERT ID required to enter scene Assist emergency personnel as needed Assist emergency personnel as needed De-activate at conclusion or until relieved De-activate at conclusion or until relieved

Proposed Budget Based on 55 CERT Members Salary and Fringe Benefits Salary and Fringe Benefits Contracted Services Contracted Services Travel Travel PPE Equipment PPE Equipment Reproduction Cost Reproduction Cost Non-Expendable Equipment Non-Expendable Equipment Office Supplies Office Supplies Indirect Costs Indirect Costs TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Conclusion Program would benefit both the community and Bonita Springs Fire Department Program would benefit both the community and Bonita Springs Fire Department Start up cost would be minimal with a limited increase in cost Start up cost would be minimal with a limited increase in cost Educates the community on importance of being prepared for disasters Educates the community on importance of being prepared for disasters Teaches skills and concepts to the general public Teaches skills and concepts to the general public Excellent public relations tool Excellent public relations tool