Basic Training

CERT Basic Training - Next Class


Rockville Centre Recreation Center
111 North Oceanside Road
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Class dates:
Wednesday, September 14; Wednesday, September 21; Wednesday, September 28   Wednesday, October 12; Wednesday, October 19;  Wednesday, October 26
 Wednesday, November 2  

All classes begin at 6:30 p.m.


CERT training is free for Nassau County residents who are 18 years of age or older. If you are considering joining CERT, please be aware that you must attend all training sessions; missed classes can be made up. A background check will be conducted prior to acceptance into the program.

Information for new CERT applicants:

Please fill out the CERT Membership Application (PDF) and  Background Check Request  forms prior to the first class. Both forms are fillable PDFs that should be completed, signed andreturned via email. Please save a copy for your records. The signed forms may be emailed to oemcert@nassaucountyny.gov. If you are unable to send the completed application and background check forms via email, they must be brought to the first class.

For more information about the CERT basic training, please contact the CERT Desk at the Office of Emergency Management at (516) 573-9600 or by emailing.