The Fisherman's Wharf PIERsafe Committee and the SFFD Present:

Spring 2014 NERT Training - Registration is now open for April 16, 23 and 30

Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in San Francisco. Through this program, individuals will learn the basics of personal preparedness and prevention. The training also includes hands-on disaster skills that will help individuals respond to a personal emergency as well as act as members of a neighborhood response team.

NERT was created in direct response to the aftermath that followed the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. In the event of another major disaster, it is highly likely that first responders will be overwhelmed, leaving many citizens on their own for the first 72 hours or longer after the emergency.  The goal of NERT is to teach as many San Franciscan's as possible that, with basic training,  they can make a difference in the lives of their families and others when, not if, they are affected by a disaster large or small.

The only requirements to become a NERT volunteer are being at least 18 years old and having a desire to become active in the community. NERT provides individuals with the opportunity to become a member of an elite group of trained citizen first responders who can help save lives. The skills acquired at NERT will help to develop self-confidence and peace of mind, and will make these volunteers valuable assets to their families, coworkers, and neighbors.

The next NERT training will take place on April 16, 23, 30 at the Cannery (Academy of Art University) on the 3rd Floor at 2801 Leavenworth Street. 

To register please sign up here.  

The full NERT training consists of six class sessions that are approximately three hours each. NERT Training is FREE to anyone who lives or works in San Francisco.

Full NERT Training Course Outline:

Apri. 16, 8:30AM-4:30PM

Class Session #1         

Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation

Class Session #2

Types of Fire, Hazardous Materials, Terrorism Awareness, Utility Shut-off

April 23, 8:30AM-4:00PM

Class Session #3

Disaster Medicine

Class Session #4

Light Search and Rescue

April 30, 2013, 8:30AM-4:30PM

Class Session # 5

Emergency Team Organization, Disaster Psychology

Class Session # 6

Hands-On Application, Course Review, and Graduation

Recert NERT Ticket: 

Has Your NERT ID Expired? Did you take your training within the last 4 years? When you register, please select the RECERT ticket. NERT certification is good for two years from the date of your training. You can renew your NERT training and ID by attending Classes 5 and 6 of this training class. If your certification has been expired for more than three years, this indicates that it has been 5 years since you were trained in NERT. You must take the full course to recertify.The ID machine was updated in 2007. If you have a white ID card, you need to take a new photo during the Class 5.

Please Note:

It is important for new participants to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the training. 

Enrollment must begin by the 2nd class session to participate. 

A certificate will be issued to new graduates at Class 6.

Make-up classes must be completed within 6 months of beginning NERT training.

To make up a class, contact the NERT Office at sffdnert@sfgov.org or 415-970-2022; let them know the date, time, class number, and original class.

Limited parking is available at this venue.

For more information on NERT please click here.