are certified in both CPR and First Aid
Park Ridge CERT continues to hold annual membership classes for people interested in volunteering
The Park Ridge Community Emergency Response Team (PRCERT) program consists of 25+ volunteers with specialized training in:
– Traffic control
– Severe weather assessment
– Disaster response and assessment skills
– Fire safety
– Light search and rescue
– Team organization
– Disaster medical operations
Park Ridge CERT participates in specialized groups/units including:
– Com Ed Joint Operations Center
– Illinois Search and Rescue Council (ISARC) certified Search and Rescue (SAR) unit
– Trailer Deployment Group to deploy the Citizen Corps Council utility trailer
Park Ridge CERT continues to hold membership classes for people interested in volunteering
Mission Statement
The mission of the Park Ridge Community Emergency Response Team is to provide citizens with an ability to:
- Help themselves during an emergency
- Prepare citizens for hazards that impact their area
- Assist neighbors following an incident where professional responders are not immediately available
- Foster a relationship with the emergency personnel of the City of Park Ridge.
Welcome to Park Ridge CERT 