About CERT

The City of Maricopa’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a dedicated team of trained volunteers committed to equipping fellow citizens with the skills needed to manage any disaster or emergency. The team provides essential capabilities during local emergencies and at special events, enhancing the community's safety and durability.

Through the CERT Basic Training Courses and public outreach efforts, Maricopa's CERT team is committed to building a resilient community, prepared to face any disaster. 

CERT Basic Training 

The CERT Basic Training Course is central to CERT’s mission. The course provides citizens with vital disaster response skills, covering areas such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Upon completion of the training, participants will be well equipped to assist their community during emergencies until public safety responders arrive.

The City of Maricopa CERT team hosts this course several times annually and will also accommodate requests for community organizations interested in the course.

2026 CERT Basic Training Schedule

(Course information and registration will be available soon)

January 24 and January 31
May 9 and May 16
August 8 and August 15
November 7 and November 14

There is also an online delivery option. Upon completion of the online course, students will need to complete the hands-on training portions prior to being fully certified as CERT-trained. Click here for the online training course. 

Be sure to select City of Maricopa as the CERT organization when registering.

Public Outreach

CERT believes that a resilient community is an informed community. Through public outreach, the team aims to increase awareness about disaster preparedness and emergency response protocols among Maricopa residents.

Contact 

For questions, send an email to George.Burger@maricopa-az.gov. To schedule a CERT presentation for your neighborhood or workplace click here.