Friends of Folsom CERT

04/23/2026

Nice write-up in the Folsom Times:
https://www.facebook.com/100088555786281/posts/pfbid02dkShJyiEUAdXjVjJuHSHH23pEau4cse5W3kU8MnnnNLirtGwwcBHCXGN2DxcNPMdl/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Folsom Fire Department is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a group of community members whose service often happens behind the scenes but proves

04/04/2026

Folsom CERT is pleased to announce the graduation of Basic Training Academy 2026-1 (Spring). A dozen more Folsom community members have showed their competency in emergency preparedness and disaster response in support of themselves, their family, and their neighbors. Well done!
For information about how you can participate, visit academy.folsomcert.org

10/12/2025

09/03/2025

Folsom CERT would like to thank Chick-Fil-A Folsom for their
generosity which directly enabled support of those protecting our community in yesterday's local wildland fires.

07/07/2025

Folsom CERT was at the Folsom Pro Rodeo again this year to provide First Aid and Cooling stations. Temps were about 30 degrees cooler than last year which improved the situation greatly.

01/09/2024

Want to catch some action on the ice AND support a good cause? Check out the Sacramento Fire Hockey Club "Red vs. White" game this Sunday at Skatetown Ice Arena in Roseville at 2:00pm. Admission is free, and any donations go to benefit the City of Folsom Community Emergency Response Team.

Look for CERT volunteers in bright yellow attire both in the arena and at the front door as you enter. Cash and checks payable to "Friends of Folsom CERT" accepted on-site. Electronic donations can be made by scanning the QR code in the attached photo.

See you Sunday!

11/28/2023

Happy Giving Tuesday! As you consider the various non-profit organizations in need of help, please keep Friends of Folsom CERT in mind.

All donations benefit the all-volunteer City of Folsom Community Emergency Response team. From providing first aid booths at events around town, to teaching free emergency preparedness classes for residents, to responding to fires and providing rehabilitation services for firefighters, your donations help cover the tool and equipment needs of the CERT team as they fulfill these and many many other mission scopes.

To donate, please visit our PayPal donations portal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R539VRXVJ6H9E

11/22/2023

You can make better decisions about how to stay safe during severe storms and flooding if you stay informed.

Use official TV, radio & county emergency services channels to get the information you need to be safe.

Visit listoscalifornia.org/alerts to stay informed!

07/26/2023

Don't forget to swing by Handel’s Folsom TODAY between 11:00am and 10:00pm to grab some ice cream and help raise funds for your all-volunteer City of Folsom Community Emergency Response Team!

If you mention "Friends of Folsom CERT" and show this image or bring a copy of the flyer, and 20% of your check will be donated back to the program!

While you're there, look for CERT37, Folsom CERT's mobile response unit, and talk with members of the team about upcoming emergency preparedness courses. You can't miss 'em, they'll be in bright yellow!

Bring a friend, and we'll see you later today!

07/15/2023

Got a sweet tooth? We've got a sweet deal for you! Join us on July 26th at Handel’s Folsom for a fundraiser to benefit the all-volunteer City of Folsom Community Emergency Response Team! That's right, ICE CREAM!

Drop by anytime between 11:00am and 10:00pm that day, mention "Friends of Folsom CERT" and show this image or bring a copy of the flyer, and 20% of your check will be donated back to the program!

While you're there, look for CERT37, Folsom CERT's mobile response unit, and talk with members of the team about upcoming emergency preparedness courses.

Spread the word and bring a friend! See you on the 26th!