Participating in the Citizen Corps Program, CERT-Community Emergency Response Team organizes volunteer services for crime, natural disasters, and terrorism. CERT members play a crucial role by offering vital support to first responders during emergencies, aiding victims, coordinating spontaneous volunteers, and gathering disaster intelligence. Training typically spans 18 hours, conducted in 2-4 hour modules over weeks or months, covering areas such as basic First Aid, Family Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Fire Suppression, Medical Operations, CERT operations, Disaster Mental Health, Basic emergency Management, and Disaster Simulation-Skills review.