Hidden Hills CERT Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of highly trained resident volunteers who meet regularly and are prepared to assist first responders and the City of Hidden Hills during large-scale emergencies or natural disasters. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s CERT training program, developed in collaboration with FEMA, provides basic fire safety and lifesaving skills. Funded by the City, it offers residents the opportunity to play an active role in ensuring the safety of their families and neighborhoods.
The program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact Hidden Hills and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
WHY JOIN CERT?
Joining your neighbors on CERT is fun and rewarding and you get to learn basic but critical life saving skills from the County’s top instructors.
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT OF TIME?
You get out of it what you put into it but meetings and training only take up an hour or two a month. Hidden Hills CERT meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month.
WHAT TYPES OF PEOPLE DO WE NEED?
While no specific prior talents are required, certain skills and traits can greatly benefit a CERT team. CERT training equips you with the necessary skills, but the most important qualities are a willingness to learn and a commitment to keeping your community safe.
WHAT ARE YOU OBLIGATED TO IN AN EMERGENCY?
Nothing, but if you feel able and you want to help out your community in the unfortunate event there is a disaster, as someone who has received training you get to help out First Responders and City leaders.
Become a Hometown Hero and join a team that makes a difference in your community. For more information, or to find out how you can become involved in CERT, please contact Mike Grant, Public Safety and Emergency Services Manager.
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To be directed to the Los Angeles County Fire Department CERT page, click HERE
Upcoming Trainings and Presentations
July 22nd, 2025
Spot Fire and Ember Suppression Training
August 26th, 2025
Disaster Tabletop Training: Small Airplane Crash and Isolated Fire
September 23rd, 2025
Missing Persons Organization and Basic Tracking
Guest speaker Ventura County Search and
October 28th, 2025
Great Shakeout Debrief and Earthquake Recovery Training
November 25th, 2025
Disaster Psychology, National Major Incidents Year-In-Review
Recent Trainings and Presentations
Assistant Chief Drew Smith addresses CERT
September 24th, 2024
Are You Ready For A Disaster?
We never know when a disaster will occur or even what it will look or feel like to us or the people around us. This can make us feel powerless and out of control. Knowing what is “normal” and understanding how you and your family may feel before, during and after a disaster can help YOU and THEM recover with greater ease. This special visual presentation on Disaster Psychology was led by Public Safety & Emergency Services Manager Mike Grant, with special guest Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Chief Drew Smith.
April 30th, 2024
Transforming Public Safety
As our city has evolved, so have our challenges. A big thank you to all who joined us for the city’s Public Safety Event on April 30th. The Hidden Hills theater was packed with residents expressing their concern about the historically low staffing levels at our local law enforcement agencies, while learning about a new public safety program initiated by the City Council that strengthens the city’s defenses against crime and enhances preparedness for any looming emergency – fostering a safer city for all.
If you missed the event, the presentation covered:
- The City Council’s proactive measures to enhance the city’s crime prevention and emergency management efforts.
- The introduction of Michael Grant, the City’s new Public Safety Manager.
- Law enforcement challenges and available resources for a more connected community.
- An overview of national and local crime statistics and what the city and association are doing to keep your family safe.
- Essential home fortification steps.
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) engagement, and future training opportunities.
The presentation was recorded and can be watched above.