Volunteers sought for CERT training

October course to focus on emergency training

NEW MILFORD — Many things need to come together when there is an emergency.

The town of New Milford’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) plays an integral role in preparing for those times of crisis.

CERT volunteers are trained in disaster preparedness, fire safety, basic first aid, light search and rescue, hazards and their impacts, and care for self, family, friends and community.

A training series or individuals interested in becoming a CERT volunteer will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 15-16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The training will take place at CERT headquarters located in the John Pettibone Community Center at 2 Pickett District Road.

For more information and RSVP, email info.newmilfordcert@gmail.com

Deborah Rose

Deborah Rose is a lifelong New Milford resident with more than 25 years in community journalism as a writer and photographer. Most recently, she served as editor of a local publication. She was appointed and reappointed as New Milford Poet Laureate in April of 2022 and 2024, respectively. She is a member of the New Milford Celebrates America 250 Committee. For more columns, stories and photographs about New Milford, visit www.newmilfordnow.org and select “Stories.”

Volunteers sought for CERT training

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