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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Arizona CERTs

Name of Program:	Mohave County CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Mike Browning
Phone Number:	9287570930
E-mail address:	mike.browning@co.mohave.az.us
Brief Description:	The Mohave County CERT Program was started in the Fall of 1997 as one of the first Arizona counties to form Teams of it's type in the State. Over the years our CERT Program has grown and changed with now 9 CERT Teams and more than 200 active volunteers across the region.Having a group of trained volunteers who can come together in a disaster along with others like the Red Cross will always improve how the system as a whole can provide services to the public in need.

Name of Program:	City of Tempe CERT
Point of Contact:	Gary Ells
Phone Number:	4808587200
E-mail address:	cert@tempe.gov
Website address:	http://www.tempe.gov/fire/EmergencyPreparedness/CERT.htm
Brief Description:	The City of Tempe CERT program is made up of volunteers from a variety of professions. We have people from the stay at home moms to medical doctors to amateur radio operators. Over 75% of our volunteers are HAM operators. Everyone has a special talent that can be used in the CERT program. We encourage you to join the Tempe CERT program no matter what your talent is.

Name of Program:	Three Points CERT
Point of Contact:	Cheryl Williams
Phone Number:	5208225319
E-mail address:	cher85736@aol.com
Website address:	http://roblesjunction.org/
Brief Description:	The Three Points CERT, in partnership with the Three Points Fire District and Robles Junction Community Council provides Disaster Preparedness Training, Fire Safety Training, CPR, Emergency First Aid, AED, and other trainings to any group interested.

Name of Program:	City of Phoenix CERT
Point of Contact:	Don Peyton
Phone Number:	6022618038
E-mail address:	Don.L.Peyton@Phoenix.Gov
Website address:	phoenix.gov/cert
Brief Description:	The Phoenix CERT program has trained over 1,800 citizens. CERT training is meant to promote a partnership between emergency services and citizens. Training is available to individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, faith communities, scouting organizations, schools, clubs and government agencies. Upon completion of CERT training you are eligible to become a volunteer. We are looking for folks who want to join a dynamic program dedicated to supporting the Phoenix Fire and Police Department missions.

Name of Program:	Goodyear CERT
Point of Contact:	Othell Newbill III
Phone Number:	6238827100
E-mail address:	othell.newbill@goodyearaz.gov

Name of Program:	Northwest Fire CERT
Point of Contact:	Dr. Cynthia Dowdall
Phone Number:	5208871010
E-mail address:	cdowdall@northwestfire.org
Brief Description:	The NWFD CERT Members meet on the second Wednesday of the month where they conduct business and hold monthly trainings. The CERT Members assist in mass dispensing sites with flu and measle outbreaks. Have conducted many drills and have received training from NWFD personnel in neighborhood searches.

Name of Program:	Santa Cruz County Citizens Council
Point of Contact:	Sandra Eriksen
Phone Number:	5203758003
E-mail address:	seriksen@co.santa-cruz.az.us
Website address:	http://www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/es/oem/CERT/index.html
Brief Description:	Training Programs, Outreach to Faith Based, Community Event, and BiNational Event and Efforts.

Name of Program:	Navajo County CERT
Point of Contact:	Catrina Roe
Phone Number:	9285244070
E-mail address:	catrina.roe@navajocountyaz.gov

Name of Program:	Greater Green Valley Community Response Team inc.
Point of Contact:	Bill Kerr
Phone Number:	5203991234
E-mail address:	bilpak@cox.net
Brief Description:	GGV CERT is 501 (c)3 coproration. We hold a monthly training meeting on the last Wed. of each month. Our business is conducted by a 7 member elected council. We maintain a data base of all trained personel and remain ready to respond to any emergency situation in our community,or county. We try to conduct the basic 317 course 2 opr 3 times a year.

Name of Program:	Gilbert Fire Department CERT
Point of Contact:	Kim Yonda-Lead
Phone Number:	4805036325
E-mail address:	kim.yonda-lead@gilbertaz.gov
Website address:	http://www.gilbertaz.gov/fire/cert.cfm
Brief Description:	Gilbert Fire Department's CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergencies where CERT volunteers and their actions make a difference.When an emergency overwhelms professional response,CERT assists others by applying the basic response skills that they have learned. These skills can help save lives following an emergency. CERT members maintain and refine their skills by participating in exercises,trainings, activities and assist with projects that improve community preparedness.

Name of Program:	Daisy Mountain Fire Department CERT
Point of Contact:	Paul Schickel
Phone Number:	6236951424
E-mail address:	CERT@DMFD.org
Website address:	http://www.dmfdcc.org/
Brief Description:	Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps Monthly Training & Business Meeting. Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event occurs the third Tuesday of every month. Guests are welcome. No registration needed. Location : Daisy Mountain Fire Station 141, 43814 N. New River Rd., New River, AZ 85087 Contact : Paul Schickel 623-695-1424 or email Paul.Schickel@DMFD.org

Name of Program:	City of Peoria CERT
Point of Contact:	Glenn Jones
Phone Number:	6237735207
E-mail address:	glenn.jones@peoriaaz.gov

Name of Program:	Northern Gila County CERT
Point of Contact:	John Swenson
Phone Number:	9284723331
E-mail address:	jswenson@airmail.net
Website address:	http://paysoncert.org/

Name of Program:	Oro Valley CERT
Point of Contact:	Scott Ingram
Phone Number:	5205760292
E-mail address:	singram69@comcast.net
Website address:	http://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Town_Government/Police_Department/General_Information/Oro_Valley_Citizen_Corps_Council.htm
Brief Description:	Although Oro Valley first started a CERT program in April of 2002, that program was primarily a Golder Ranch Fire department program that trained and served folks in multiple jurisdictions. In June of 2010, the Oro Valley Citizen Corps Council decided to restart CERT as an Oro Valley focused program.

Name of Program:	Tucson CERT
Point of Contact:	Stephen Schuldenfrei
Phone Number:	5203447769
E-mail address:	TucsonCERT@cox.net
Website address:	http://www.tucsoncert.org/
Brief Description:	Tucson CERT offers Basic CERT courses to the public quarterly as well as to groups. We hold monthly meetings (second Thursday) at the University of Arizona featuring a different topic / speaker each time.

Name of Program:	Sedona Fire District
Point of Contact:	Gary Johnson
Phone Number:	9282826800
E-mail address:	gjohnson@sedonafire.org

Name of Program:	SUPERSTITION SAR/CERT
Point of Contact:	ROBERT COOPER
Phone Number:	4806200299
E-mail address:	robert@superstition-sar.org
Website address:	http://superstition-sar.org/
Brief Description:	Superstition SAR is a nationally accredited wilderness sar team established in 1981. In 2005 its 35 member team began training in urban response under Chandler Fire which is Arizona's leader in emergency preparedness. With a strong working relationship with Apache Junction Police Department and Chandler Fire we maintain a well trained team who's disaster prepared to assist all citizens of Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. Meetings: Apache Junction Elks Club first Tuesday each month. 7pm

Name of Program:	City of Scottsdale CERT
Point of Contact:	John Moede
Phone Number:	4803121832
E-mail address:	jmoede@scottsdaleaz.gov
Website address:	http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/emergencies
Brief Description:	The City of Scottsdale's CERT program falls under the umbrella of the READY SCOTTSDALE program designed to increase community, business and government resiliency in the event of an emergency. Currently our seven week program is held in April and Novemeber and consists of an agressive hands on training program at a local fire training facility. Scottsdale's program is directed toward the skills of the individual and currently no formal disaster response capability exists.

Name of Program:	Yuma CERT
Point of Contact:	Gretchen Robinson
Phone Number:	9283731093
E-mail address:	Gretchen.Robinson@yumacountyaz.gov
Brief Description:	CERT is a regular participant in our monthly tabletop exercises. To date we have exercised our all hazards plan, specific CERT size up activities, and our emergency operations plans for such tabletops as earthquake, flooding, fire, hurricane, tornado, explosion and soon we will exercise the impact of solar flares!

Name of Program:	Cottonwood Fire Department
Point of Contact:	Larry Wright
Phone Number:	9286342741
E-mail address:	lwright@cottonwoodaz.gov

Name of Program:	Oracle CERT
Point of Contact:	Larry Southard
Phone Number:	5208962980
E-mail address:	info@oraclefire.org

Name of Program:	Coconino County CERT
Point of Contact:	Gerry Blair
Phone Number:	9282265089
E-mail address:	gblair@coconino.az.gov
Website address:	http://www.coconino.az.gov/sheriff.aspx?id=395

Name of Program:	Avondale Community Emergency Response Team
Point of Contact:	Sue Pistoia
Phone Number:	6233336112
E-mail address:	supistoia@avondale.org

Name of Program:	Apache County CERT
Point of Contact:	Jean Wilson
Phone Number:	9283336428
E-mail address:	jwilson@co.apache.az.us
Brief Description:	We are establishing a new education program in Apache County. Public Health Emergency Preparedness will present a selection of online and classroom classes to it's CERT and MRC members, employees, and public in the near future.

Name of Program:	Buckeye Fire Department CERT
Point of Contact:	Erika VanValkenburg
Phone Number:	6233496700
E-mail address:	evanvalkenburg@buckeyeaz.gov

Name of Program:	Gila River Indian Community CERT
Point of Contact:	Sandra Hershkovitz
Phone Number:	5205624487
E-mail address:	Sandy.Hershkovitz@gric.nsn.us

Name of Program:	Picture Rocks CERT
Point of Contact:	Ken Kisthardt
Phone Number:	5206820287
E-mail address:	kjkisthardt@msn.com

Name of Program:	Chandler Fire Department CERT
Point of Contact:	Marc Walker
Phone Number:	4807822135
E-mail address:	marc.walker@chandleraz.gov

Name of Program:	Apache Junction Fire District CERT Program
Point of Contact:	David Montgomery
Phone Number:	4809824440
E-mail address:	dave.montgomery@ajfire.org
Brief Description:	This CERT Program is inactive due to budgetary cuts.

Name of Program:	Golder Ranch Fire District - CERT
Point of Contact:	Karen Hauca
Phone Number:	5208181017
E-mail address:	khauca@golderranchfire.org
Brief Description:	Golder Ranch FD started its CERT program in 2003 by training members of the community on how to respond during a disaster or emergency. After a brief break from training we are again training not only the general public but our Fire Corps volunteers in CERT. Golder Ranch FD looks forward to giving our residents the skills & knowledge they need so they can make informed, safe decisions during a disaster or emergency.

Name of Program:	City of Mesa Fire Department
Point of Contact:	Cori Darnell
Phone Number:	4806444429
E-mail address:	cori.darnell@mesaaz.gov
Website address:	http://www.mesaaz.gov/Volunteer/CERT.aspx

Name of Program:	Tohono O'odham Nation CERT
Point of Contact:	Joseph Salcido
Phone Number:	5203838860
E-mail address:	joseph.salcido@tonation-nsn.gov
Brief Description:	The Tohono O'odham Nation CERT Team is open to all Community Members.CERT Classes normally take place on Saturday and Sunday. The Training takes about 20 hours to complete and provides critical skills in emergency preparedness and response. CERT Team Members will first respond to their local Communities and Districts first, but may be asked to assist with a Nation wide response. Be prepared to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster.

Name of Program:	Glendale Fire Department
Point of Contact:	Janet Boberg
Phone Number:	6239304483
E-mail address:	jboberg@glendaleaz.com

Name of Program:	Pantano Disaster Action Team
Point of Contact:	Chad Flanigan
Phone Number:	5202415185
E-mail address:	PantanoDAT@comcast.net
Website address:	http://pccwired.org/dat
Brief Description:	It is the mission of the Pantano Disaster Action Team to assist the citizens of Pima County in the preparation for, response to and recovery from disasters.

Name of Program:	Pine-Strawberry Fire District
Point of Contact:	David Staub
Phone Number:	9284764272
E-mail address:	david.staub.pine@gmail.com
Website address:	http://www.pine-strawberryfire.com/

Name of Program:	City of Maricopa CERT
Point of Contact:	Eddie Rodriguez
Phone Number:	5204942303
E-mail address:	eddie.rodriguez@maricopa-az.gov

Name of Program:	Peoria CERT
Point of Contact:	Glenn Jones
Phone Number:	6237735207
E-mail address:	glenn.jones@peoriaaz.gov

Name of Program:	Snowflake/Taylor CERT
Point of Contact:	Donald Anderson
Phone Number:	9285365563
E-mail address:	almostafarm1@yahoo.com
Brief Description:	The Snowflake/Taylor CERT was organized to assist the Snowflake and Taylor Fire Departments and towns in time of emergency or civic events. Monthly training is conducted and coordinated with the Snowflake/Taylor Police Department's Volunteers In Policing (VIP), as members of the Navajo County Citizen's Core Council.. Our goal is to encourage volunteers to join both organizations. We offer logistic support and emergency services to the communities.

Name of Program:	Bullhead City Community Emergency Response Team, Inc
Point of Contact:	Jim Dykens
Phone Number:	9287542001
E-mail address:	firemarshal@bullheadfire.org
Website address:	http://www.bullheadfire.org/cert.html
Brief Description:	Meetings are held monthly on the Second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm - 1230 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ