Traffic Class (Spring 2026)
Please see D4H for details on this upgraded training for AAACERT Members.
2026 FAST Meeting and Training
Meeting followed by training and hands-on practice. Details will be sent via email notice with a sign up form.
Please Continue Turning Left
Do they see me? Did they hear my command to stop? You should never assume the answer to these questions is YES. One of the more common tasks members of AAACERT participate in is traffic control. A group of AAACERT members underwent training on April 11, 2021, at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. President […]
Members train in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
WHAT DO YOU DO? You’re at home, work, or simply grocery shopping. You hear screaming and see someone bleeding badly from the arm and a small cut on their head. Many people can freeze in a situation like this but those trained in life-saving techniques of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator, and Basic First Aid […]
Members Train To Use The Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
When we’re driving the highways and byways, we often see trucks with ominous signs that have numbers below the image. What do these signs mean? What should we do if there is an accident involving one of these vehicles? Members of Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team recently attended a presentation on these hazard symbols […]
Members Take Traffic Training
Members of the Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) underwent Traffic Control training on Oct. 9, at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. President Bruce Morgenstern and Coordinator Joe Dorffner served as instructors. Before the practical exercise, members attended a 1-hour virtual class. AAACERT members routinely perform traffic control at many sites around the […]
Emergency Sanitation and Hygiene Training
AAACERT hosted its first online training via Zoom on March 25, 2020, on the topic of emergency sanitation and hygiene. President Bruce Morgenstern welcomed participants and explained that AAACERT is using this interactive video platform to practice safe social distancing during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The presenter, Public Information Officer […]
Training for Response to Opioid Overdose
An opioid is any drug that contains opium or its derivative. Opioids vary in lethality per individual and circumstances. The effects of an opioid overdose can be reversed by naloxone (brand name Narcan).
Biological Incidents and the Role of CERT
Ms. Arlene G. Crow, Emergency Manager for Anne Arundel Community College, recently provided training to the Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) on the operational members’ potential role in a biological incident. Ms. Crow began the session by outlining the various forms and categories of bio-agents that might trigger a need for prophylactic dispensing […]
CERT Members Complete SARTECH III Course
From June 21 to June 23, 2019, Anne Arundel – Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) hosted Search and Rescue (SAR) training, certifying members as entry level “non-wilderness” responders. Thirteen AAACERT members and two CERT members from other counties are now certified as SARTECH III by the National Association for Search and Rescue. This certification […]
Monthly Training Explores Dangers of Improvised Explosive Devices
On Wednesday, May 15, Anne Arundel-Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (AAACERT) President Paul Bowling conducted the group’s monthly training, focusing this iteration on CERT safety in incidents of improvised explosive devices and bombings. The training was held at Anne Arundel Community College. Among the many new facts Paul shared with the group, he reminded attendees […]
Wide Area Search Class
When disaster strikes, it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize, organize, and deploy resources needed to perform wide area searches. This course is an excellent training opportunity for any jurisdiction or agency that may face such an emergency. The course content applies to a vast number of critical situations, including natural disasters or terrorist […]
National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training
TRAINING DESCRIPTION: A new coordinated, multi-disciplinary training program, developed through the national Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2), is being offered for all emergency responders and those supporting Traffic Incident Management operations – police, firefighters, EMS, state and local departments of transportation, towing, and other incident responders. The purpose is to promote a shared understanding […]
Call Taker Training – Wednesday, January 20th
AAA CERT members, The Emergency Operations Center is hosting Call Taker Training ahead of the potential storm later this week. When: January 20th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: EOC Purpose: Review call taker procedures, phone usage, WebEOC, and general EOC information. Please contact Chrissy Calp at fdcalp00@aacounty.org ASAP if you are available to […]
Skywarn Basic Spotter Class
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT and the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Skywarn Basic Spotter Class. This class will be presented by professional Meteorologist from the National Weather Service from Sterling Virginia. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. Basics I is a good general overview of what it […]
Train the Trainer (CERT Instructor) Class – December 18 – 20
REGISTER The purpose of the Train the Trainer course is to produce competent instructors for the CERT Basic Training course. A competent CERT instructor delivers the CERT Basic Training course accurately, conveying the messages and intent of the CERT Program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall community emergency operations plan). A competent instructor assures that […]
Skywarn Class – Winter Storm
Laurel City OEM and Prince George’s County REACT is sponsoring “Skywarn Winter Storm” class on Thursday, 05 November. The class will be held in Laurel at the OEM. Directions are included in the registration. REGISTER HERE
CERT Parade Marshal Training – Annapolis
There are many events within the City of Annapolis that bring a significant amount of visitors to the downtown area. In the next few months, the City will have celebrations with multiple parades in which Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT will call upon our trained personnel to assist the first responders. Parade Marshals assist by […]
Traffic and Crowd Management Class
This class will serve to provide CERT members with the skills needed to manage traffic and crowds in planned and emergency situations. Participants will learn CERT Basic Training Concepts That Apply to Traffic and Crowd Management, Communicating Effectively, Crowd Management, Traffic Management Training Objectives: Identify possible CERT roles in traffic and crowd management Explain CERT […]
Training Opportunities – Online
Social Media in Emergency Management #SMEM August 12, 2015, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET Presented by Corey Mulryan, Associate and EMSS Coordinator, Hagerty Consulting Agencies and jurisdictions must know how to use social media in real time during disasters. We will show you how to use social media tools effectively to communicate and collaborate with […]