OVME Residents CERT Information

05/05/2026

Ventura County Fire Department CERT Training Drill Day. 110 CERT class members from Ojai, Oak Park, Simi Valley, and Camarillo demonstrating what we learned during the six week training on Medical, Fire, Disaster Triage, Incident Command, and Cribbing.
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

04/18/2026

It is Emergency Preparedness Day and we are sharing tips and tools with the residents.

04/14/2026

Saturday, April 18th is Emergency Preparedness Day at Ojai Villa MobileEstates - Residents are encouraged to come discuss preparedness, looking out for your neighbors, and more.
Refreshments will be provided.

Ojai Villa MobileEstates Residents - Mark your calendar for the community Emergency Preparedness Day on April 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

04/10/2026

Week 4 of 6 in training to help Ojai Villa MobileEstates residents in case of a disaster.

03/23/2026

Ojai Villa MobileEstates Residents - Mark your calendar for the community Emergency Preparedness Day on April 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

11/12/2025

CERT Basic Training Participant Manual - To review/download this manual, click the link below.

https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019.CERT_.Basic_.PM_FINAL_508c.pdf

10/13/2025

Today is the Day!
Cert OK Drill Day is here.
Place your OK sign in your street-facing window before 6:00pm.
---->>>> NO SIGN MEANS YOU NEED HELP

08/18/2025

What is the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)?

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a free program that educates community members about disaster preparedness for hazards that could affect their area and trains them in basic response skills - including fire safety, search and rescue, and medical operations.

The CERT program is managed by the Ventura County Fire Department, who runs trainings sessions each year throughout the county.

The OVME community has it's own CERT Team made up of residents who have volunteered to assist officials in the event of an emergency that affects our community.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a free program that educates community members about disaster preparedness for hazards that could affect thei...

08/12/2025

Upcoming CERT Training Options

Ventura County Fire Department in coordination with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have joined together to assist its' residents with disaster preparedness education and training.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program teaches community members about the potential disasters that could affect their area and how to safely and responsibly respond to them.
Completion of the CERT program requires approximately 24 hours of FREE training that educates volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, team organization, hazards that may impact their area, and disaster medical operations.
Each graduate receives a CERT disaster start-up pack including a helmet, gloves, vest and goggles along with their certificate of completion.

Camarillo Sept 8th - Oct 13th
Online Option also available with Live Drill Oct 18th at VCFD Training Center Camarillo

CERT Training CERT - Community Emergency Response Team When an emergency occurs, it’s absolutely critical to be as prepared as possible. Over the past decade, Ventura County residents have experienced wildfires, floods, mudslides, earthquakes, and more. To aid in proper preparation for these event...