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Get on the list for Northshore CERT class

Thursday, August 17, 2017

CERT is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who have received specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster. 

Following a major disaster, local Fire, Medical, Police, City, and other first responders may not be able to meet the demand for their services. Residents and visitors to our community may need to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life sustaining needs.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program will educate participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness, and provide hands on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. After completing the CERT academy, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in additional drills and exercises to keep their skills sharp and continue to enhance their knowledge and abilities.

The next CERT academy will begin on September 11, 2017. Registration opens approximately four weeks prior. Classes do fill up and registration is open to the first 30 that submit a completed registration form along with the $35 class fee.

For more information on Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program or to be sure to be notified as soon as registration begins, contact the program manager at 425-354-1744 or by email.



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CERT academy in October - sign up Sept 1

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

The North Shore Emergency Management Coalition will be conducting a CERT academy beginning October 6, 2016.
Registration opens September 1st and is limited to the first 30 who submit a completed registration form along with the $35 class fee.
The academy is comprised of 8, 3-hour sessions and meets at the Northshore fire station in Kenmore.

CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who receive specific training in basic disaster response skills. The intent is to supplement existing emergency responders during a major disaster.

To register or to receive additional information contact the program manager at 425-354-1744 or email


 

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Cascadia Rising - what if all the water mains break?

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Filling containers from the emergency water distribution system

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Cascadia Rising is a region wide disaster drill taking place this week in areas throughout western Washington and Oregon.

The team gathers for a debriefing after the exercise
CERT members are volunteers

In planning for a year, the scenario is the aftermath of a large magnitude Cascadia Subduction Zone fault earthquake and tsunami - one of the most complex disaster scenarios that emergency management and public safety officials could face in the Pacific Northwest.

In this scenario, everything is disrupted. No cell towers, phone lines, internet. There's no power, and the tsunami has flooded all the lowlands.

The movement of the earth has broken all the water mains and disrupted the sewage treatment plants.

Testing the system

Tuesday evening in Kenmore at Kenmore Junior High School, personnel from the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (a partnership of the City of Kenmore, the City of Lake Forest Park, Northshore Fire District, and Northshore Utility District) ran an exercise to set up a simulation for the use of an emergency water distribution system.

Checking it out

Members of the volunteer CERT team were part of the exercise. These are local residents trained in basic emergency response who have volunteered to help their community during and after disasters.

The intent of the drill was to move the distribution hub as close to the damaged areas as possible to provide clean emergency water until repairs can be made to the regular systems.



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Generator safety class has openings

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Generator safety class
offered by Shoreline CERT

There is still room in the free Generator Safety Class being offered by Shoreline CERT.

This class is a basic introduction that will cover everything from how big of a generator you might need, to safe operation and storage.

If you are thinking about purchasing a generator, or you have a generator and want a few tips on how to use it, come to this class.

The class is this Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 7:00pm. Sign up with Lorrie Jennings at Shoreline City Hall, 206-801-2265.



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CERT class in Kenmore starts Jan 21 - but register now

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is sponsoring a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class beginning on January 21, 2016.

This course will meet on Thursday nights at the Northshore Fire Department Station 51 in Kenmore (7220 NE 181st St.), from 1/21 through 3/10.

CERT students will learn to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help others after a disaster. All sessions begin at 7:00pm and conclude by 10:00pm.

The first 25 students will be giving priority seating. If you are interested in attending this course, please fill out and send in the following prior to the first class:
  • CERT Training Registration Form
  • The non-refundable course fee of $35 (Credit cards are not accepted, please make check payable to City of Lake Forest Park)
The mailing address is on the Registration Form. Receipts for your course fee will be provided upon request at the first class. All participants will receive a student manual and the safety gear that is required to participate in the CERT classes.

Whether you want a little more emergency preparedness information for yourself, your family or you are interested in helping your community in disaster, we look forward to meeting you when class starts.



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Community Emergency Response Training for Lake Forest Park and Kenmore residents

Sunday, August 23, 2015

The City of Lake Forest Park and the City of Kenmore are partnering with several of their community service providers to bring Emergency Preparedness events this fall that will help prepare local citizens in the event of an emergency.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Thursday Nights from 7pm-10pm – September 24 through November 12
Northshore Fire Station, 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore 98028

  • Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, Damage Assessment, Medical Triage, and more

To register, contact Vickie 425-776-3722

Both the City of Lake Forest Park and the City of Kenmore would like to invite our citizens to these great events. If anyone would like more information or would like to volunteer in the future, contact Lake Forest Park Police Chief Steve Sutton, 206-957-2850.



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ESCA offers FEMA disaster preparedness classes

Thursday, December 18, 2014

How will you keep your family safe and assist others in a disaster?

Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. As we have seen in the wake of SR 530 mudslide, Hurricane Sandy and other recent events, it may take hours to days for emergency responders to meet the needs of the public following a major disaster.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster.

The course begins Thursday, January 15th, 7:00pm –10:00pm and continues over eight consecutive Thursday nights. The last class on March 5th is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the eight week course. 

Classes convene at the Northshore Fire Department Headquarters, Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore.   

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations. To register, contact Vickie Fontaine at 425-776-3722. 



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Northshore CERT class starts Sept 18 in Kenmore

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. As we have seen in the wake of SR 530 mudslide, Hurricane Sandy and other recent events, it may take hours to days for emergency responders to meet the needs of the public following a major disaster.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents.  CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster.

The course begins Thursday, September 18, 7:00pm –10:00pm and continues over eight consecutive Thursday nights. The last class on November 6th is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the eight week course. 

Classes convene at the Northshore Fire Department Headquarters, Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore.   

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations. To register, contact Vickie Fontaine at 425-776-3722.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency was created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway to provide city government disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery services. 


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Are you ready for a disaster? CERT classes are available to help you prepare

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Are you ready for a disaster? Big disasters like hurricanes and major earthquakes are headline news and affect thousands of people. There are also small disasters that cause devastation to those affected by them. Severe weather and power outages can be a disaster if you're not prepared for them. Disasters come in all sizes.

CERT volunteer at training exercise
Photo by Tom DeBartolo

Are you ready for a disaster? Having a flashlight with half dead batteries and a couple cans of tuna fish in the pantry doesn't count. Really ready means that you know what to do if disaster happens in your neighborhood. Do you have the tools and the training to make it through?

CERT volunteers are ready for emergencies
Photo by Tom DeBartolo
The City of Shoreline wants you to be prepared for a disaster. The Office of Emergency Management is offering a free CERT course to help you get you ready for a disaster. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT  training covers topics like hands-on fire extinguisher use, search and rescue, first aid, and disaster psychology. 


The classes start September 9 and are on Tuesday and Thursday nights and one Saturday in September. For more information or to sign up contact Lorrie Jennings at Shoreline City Hall at 206-801-2265.  You can also check them out online.


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Northshore Fire Department and ESCA provide CERT training

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

CERT training graduates
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

The Northshore Fire Department is pleased to partner with the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) to provide CERT training to the citizens of the greater Kenmore and Lake Forest Park area. 13 local citizens recently completed CERT training that was provided at the Northshore Fire Department Headquarters.

CERT is short for “Community Emergency Response Team.” CERT training is normally provided in eight evening sessions over an eight week period. The training provides basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Citizens who are better prepared and capable of assisting in an emergency are a valuable component to a community’s emergency response efforts. Trained citizens can provide assistance or temporary mitigation of critical situations prior to the arrival of police and fire department personnel. 

If you are interested in attending CERT training, ESCA will be holding two more CERT Academies in 2014, the next starting in April in Everett and then back in Kenmore in late September. For more information about ESCA, emergency preparedness or future CERT Academies visit the ESCA website.


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ESCA offers disaster preparedness classes

Thursday, April 11, 2013


How will you keep your family safe and assist others in a disaster?

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Emergency responders will be overwhelmed meeting the needs of the public in the first hours following a major disaster. As we have seen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and other weather events, disasters can happen anytime, anywhere.  

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster.

The course begins Monday, May 6th, 7:00pm –10:00pm and continues over the next four weeks on both Monday and Thursday nights (there is no class on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day). The last class on June 3rd is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the four week course. 

Classes convene at the Brier City Hall, 2901- 228th St SW.  

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations. To register, contact Vickie Fontaine 425-776-3722.


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Big (training) earthquake in Woodway last Saturday

Monday, November 19, 2012


No - there was no earthquake on Saturday in Woodway.
But what if there had been? 

That was the question the CERT team members had to confront on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

CERT Teams receive a pre-exercise safety briefing
Photo by Patrick Ducey

Patrick Ducey tells the story

There was a big earthquake in Woodway on Saturday. It wasn't the kind of earthquake that could be felt be a seismograph, rather it was more of a training earthquake for CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) personnel.  The Woodway City Hall building is scheduled to be torn down, but before the machinery shows up, ESCA (Emergency Services Coordinating Agency) was given the opportunity to practice search and rescue in the vacant structure.  ESCA CERT invited Shoreline CERT to come and participate, and together they practiced rescue skills.

With a litter in place, a CERT Team member
prepares to extract a survivor from under a desk
Photo by Patrick Ducey

In the event of a real disaster, professional emergency responders will most likely be overwhelmed dealing with the large number of people needing help.  Citizen volunteers from ESCA CERT and Shoreline CERT are trained to assist their neighbors during a disaster.  Training like this is one way to stay prepared for when the big one hits.

A CERT Team prepares to transport a survivor
on a makeshift wheelchair
Photo by Patrick Ducey

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15 volunteers complete CERT training in Shoreline

Monday, October 15, 2012

15 people you want on your block in case of emergency
The newest CERT class
Photo by Lorrie Jennings
By Patrick Ducey

The City of Shoreline is planning for a disaster. Nobody wants a disaster, but we all know that disasters happen. We live in earthquake country. Occasionally we get nasty winter storms.  Industrial accidents, transportation accidents, wildfires, terrorism. Disaster can come from many different sources.

What is the difference between an emergency and a disaster? An emergency is an everyday occurrence. An accident happens, you call 911, and emergency personnel show up. A disaster is when something happens so huge that emergency personnel are rapidly overwhelmed by the large number of people needing help. You try to call 911, and you can’t even get a dial tone. Someone needs help. What are you going to do?

CERT members transport a hose manikin to a first aid area
after they recovered it from under a collapsed wall.
Photo by Patrick Ducey

CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, is a national program to help communities plan for a disaster. Shoreline CERT proudly announces that on October 9, 2012, 15 citizen volunteers have completed CERT training, and are now registered emergency workers. CERT training is a free course offered by the City of Shoreline Emergency Management Office. The classes teach fire fighting, emergency first aid, search and rescue, and incident command organization. In the event of a disaster, CERT personnel are trained to help their family and their neighbors recover from the emergency.

If you are interested in taking the CERT course, we would love to have you on our team! For more information contact the City of Shoreline Emergency Management Office. Follow City of Shoreline Emergency Management on Facebook



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Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team prepares for The Big One

Monday, June 4, 2012


By Patrick Ducey

If you have lived in this area for very long you have heard the message of 'Three Days, Three Ways.  Shoreline is in earthquake territory, and if we get 'The Big One', emergency services will be rapidly overwhelmed.  

The Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was created to help local emergency services deal with a disaster.  CERT members have heard the call of Three Days, Three Ways.  They have made their plan, built their kit, and gotten involved.

The planning part is easy.  If you have thought about what you will do after a disaster, you have already started planning.  Building a kit is easy. You probably already have many of the basics, you just need to get them organized and see what more you might need.  The getting involved part is easy, CERT members attended a free class to learn about disaster planning, search and rescue, fire fighting, and medical treatment.  It's better to be prepared because after the disaster, it won't be so easy.

Shoreline CERT is a small agency next to Seattle CERT, and ESCA CERT.  ESCA stands for Emergency Services Coordinating Agency, and they are responsible for emergency planning for 10 local cities, including Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace.  

On June 2, ESCA ran a training exercise and invited Shoreline CERT to participate.  

The scenario was that a winter storm had caused damage to a building and people were injured.  Emergency Services were overwhelmed, and CERT was called in to assist in rescue and medical treatment.

For a few hours on a Saturday morning we practiced our skills, and worked alongside many of the people who we may be working next to in the event of a real disaster.


Pre Drill Breifing  Photo by Mandy Maher.
CERT members are briefed on the scenario and the expectations of the exercise.


Victim Preparation  Photo by Patrick Ducey
Katelyn Ducey, Althea Suroweic and Ian Ducey prepare to be disaster survivors.


Victim  Photo by Mandy Maher
Ian Ducey waits to be rescued.


Victim Transport  Photo by Mandy Maher
A survivor is transported to a medical treatment area by CERT members.


Medical Treatment  Photo by Mandy Maher
Althea Suroweic is treated by CERT members.


Incident Command Post  Photo by Mandy Maher
The ESCA communication van served as a command post for this exercise.



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Community Emergency Response Team Class graduates twenty-three

Monday, October 24, 2011

Correction: Photos were taken by Tom DeBartolo.  Updated 10-25-2011, 11:10pm
Class photo of the October 2011 CERT graduates. (click to enlarge)
Photo by 
Tom DeBartolo.
By Patrick Ducey, CERT Volunteer

At any time in Shoreline, a city of 53,000 residents, there are about 15 firefighters on duty. That is plenty of responders for the average day in Shoreline dealing with medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and the occasional fire. In the event of a large fire, or a rescue that requires more personnel or equipment than the city has at hand, there are mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities to bring in more resources.

CERT students prepare to perform a search and rescue in a building that has been staged with several victims and hazards.  Photo by Tom DeBartolo.


But what happens when there is a disaster that affects the entire region? In our part of the country this could be an earthquake, windstorm, or some other event. What happens when there is no power, the phones don’t work, and somebody needs help?

After an earthquake, emergency personnel have the initial task of assessing the entire city. They must complete this assessment so that decisions can be made about where to send responders to help the greatest amount of people in the shortest amount of time. Schools have a priority, so do hospitals and nursing homes. During this assessment, firefighters may drive past an emergency situation. They will make note of it, and drive on. What if that’s you?

A CERT student treats a person acting as a survivor of an earthquake at the CERT class final exercise.  
Photo by Tom DeBartolo.

Community leaders in Southern California realized this problem dealing with the many significant earthquakes that occur in their region. The solution was a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The concept of CERT has caught on and is being used in many cities across the country. 

Comprised of citizen volunteers, CERT members have been trained in how to deal with many aspects of a disaster response. CERT members, trained in preparing for a disaster, and the basics of search and rescue, firefighting and first aid have heard the message of Three Days, Three Ways. They have made their plan, built their kit, and now they are getting involved.

CERT students team up to put out a fire with a fire extinguisher training simulator 
Photo by Tom DeBartolo.


Shoreline CERT recently held a class, and proudly announces that 23 of your neighbors have completed the CERT training. This is 23 more people who will be part of the solution in a disaster recovery. 

If you are interested in taking a CERT class, please contact Gail Harris, Emergency Management / Community Services Division, City of Shoreline, 206-801-2271.


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Are You Prepared? Disaster Preparedness Training for Citizens

Friday, January 7, 2011

Starting on February 17, the Northshore Fire Department is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, a Department of Homeland Security course, to the public. 

CERT is an all-disaster preparedness course where students learn how to suppress a fire, apply disaster medical aid, conduct searches, execute safe rescues, and understand disaster psychology and the importance of rescuer safety. It provides citizens with an understanding of their responsibility in preparing for a disaster.
“In a disaster of major proportions the Northshore Fire Department will rely on CERT-trained individuals to apply their knowledge and skills to safely help themselves, their families, neighbors and fellow citizens,” says Terri Jones, Community Educator. “We need committed individuals whose actions in the moments following a disaster can make a difference. The reality is that in a disaster, emergency service resources will be overwhelmed, so people are asked to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours.”

The CERT Academy, offered at no charge, consists of seven evening classes held on Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm at the Kenmore Fire Station located at 18030 73 Avenue NE, Kenmore 98028. The Academy begins on February 17 and ends March 31. To sign up visit the Northshore fire website at  For more information about CERT, contact Terri Jones at 425-486-2784.

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Eleven graduate from CERT emergency training class

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Trainees get their orders during earthquake drill
The City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Fire Department would like to congratulate 11 residents who recently graduated as new members of the City of Shoreline’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). 

The residents join about 200 others who have taken the training since 2003, many of whom decide to become City Disaster Workers. 

CERT members are trained in emergency preparedness, basic emergency response, light search and rescue, basic medical operations, small fire suppression and other useful skills that neighbors can use when helping neighbors during incidents such as widespread power outages, earthquakes, snow storms or other natural disasters.
CERT Trainees learn to deal with injuries
CERTs commit to 30 hours of training, background checks, and to joining the non-profit CERT organization in Shoreline. To learn more visit the webpage.

The photos were taken during the CERT class final drill, in which they respond to a simulated earthquake with mock injuries.

Names of the recent graduates:
  • Laura Banks
  • Tom DeBartolo
  • John Franklin
  • Donatta “Dondee” Franklin
  • Terry Garcia
  • Leroy King
  • Pam King
  • Jill Rucker
  • Michael Sinclair
  • Louise Tanguy
  • Krista Tenney

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Sign up for emergency training

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Would you know what to do in a major disaster, if you were unable to leave your neighborhood? Recent events have shown that help is often days away. What to do in the meantime?

The Community Emergency Response Team is holding a class starting September 21 at the Shoreline Fire Department Training Division, 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133. To sign up or for more information, contact Jill Rucker, 206-801-2256.

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CERT volunteers go through their paces

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team members practice urban search and rescue at the safety fair. Students from Shorewood High School volunteered to participate as survivors in a multiple casualty simulation. CERT members performed triage, first aid, and then transported the survivors to safety.  Photos by Patrick Ducey.

Northshore Fire will offer a CERT class starting February 17, 2011. As the date near, people can register on the Northshore Fire website, or contact Community Educator Terri Jones, 425-486-2784.

Shoreline CERT has not scheduled a class, but people can check the website and contact the president, Vickie Fontaine.

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TRANSPORT

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CERT volunteers demonstrate their skills at Shoreline Safety Fair

Saturday, May 1, 2010

 By Patrick Ducey, CERT Volunteer

During the Shoreline Safety Fair at Central Market, Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team members held an exercise to practice their skills. 


In the first photo, Shoreline CERT members assess a survivor, and prepare to lift a wall so the survivor may be extracted. This exercise is to practice proper lifting and cribbing technique. 


In the second photo, the survivor is made ready to be transported. These are some of the skills taught at CERT classes, which help prepare community members to deal with events from every day emergencies up to large scale disasters. 

CERT classes are free and open to the public, with the next class tentatively scheduled for Fall 2010.

Photos by Patrick Ducey

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