Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Emergency preparedness training planned in St. Peters

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 8:39 AM CDT

The city of St. Peters and Central County Fire and Rescue are inviting residents to join the Citizens Emergency Response Team.

The fire district is accepting applications for its next CERT training course scheduled for May 10, 17 and 20 at Wesleyan Church, 250 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters.

Participants will receive training about the following topics: disaster preparedness, fire safety/suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology and a hands-on disaster exercise.

Trainees will be issued emergency preparedness equipment and a student manual. There is a $25 registration charge, and all equipment and materials will be provided.

For more information contact Assistant Fire Chief Steve Brown at 636-970-9700, ext. 403.

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