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Inside this issue:
Volume IX, Issue IV 4th Quarter 2017
RIVERSIDE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Fire Safety Holiday Preparations
1
CERT Adv. Training Water Safety
2
CERT Adv. Training - Utility Awareness
2
CERT CLASS #72 STEM LEAPS
3
Promoting Preparedness
5
6th ANNUAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR
6
CERT CLASS #73 8
CERT CALENDAR
TRAINING EVENTS
9
Editor: Gina Perez,
Community Preparedness CERT Program Manager
[email protected] Riverside Fire Department
Office of Emergency Management
As you start preparing your
holiday schedule and organizing
that large family feast,
remember, by following a few
simple safety tips you can enjoy
time with your loved ones and
keep you and your family safe
from fire. Kitchen Safety
Stay in the kitchen when
you are cooking on the
stovetop so you can keep an
eye on the food.
Keep children at least 3
feet away from the stove.
Keep anything that can catch fire
— oven mitts, wooden utensils,
food packaging, towels or curtains
— away from your stovetop.
Holiday Decorating
Choose decorations that are
flame resistant or flame
retardant.
Keep lit candles away
from decorations and
other things that can
burn, such as draperies
and greenery.
Blow out lit candles
when you leave the
room or go to bed.
Use lights that have the label of
an independent testing
laboratory. Some lights are only
for indoor or outdoor use, but not
both.
Replace any string of lights that
have worn or broken cords or
loose bulb connections. Connect no
more than three strands of mini-
light sets and
a maximum of
50 bulbs for
screw-in
bulbs.
Use clips
(not nails) to
suspend lights, so that their
cords do not get accidentally
poked when hanging them.
Keep decorations that have lights
or flames away from windows and
doors.
Holiday Entertaining
Test your smoke alarms.
Ask smokers to smoke outside.
Remind smokers to keep their
smoking materials with them so
young children do not touch them.
Provide large, deep ashtrays for
smokers. Wet cigarette butts with
water before discarding. *Safety Tip source: NFPA
Page 2 CERT Highlights and Updates
On Sat. July 22, RIVERSIDE FIRE CERT ADVANCED TRAINING – “WATER
SAFETY AWARENESS” Training & Exercise – CERT Instructors: Firefighter Wayne
Hess & ESC -K-9 Search Specialist Peter Sellas both members of the US&R CATF6
(California Urban Search & Rescue Task Force) provided training on how to avoid conditions or
situations that could create the potential for danger (e.g., swimming in Nonpublic, restricted or
isolated areas or attempting to drive through flooded areas with strong, unstable or turbulent
currents. We practiced basic
lifesaving skills and techniques
that could help in an emergency,
we tossed a “throw bag or rope” to
see how hard we would have to
toss it to someone who may be
trapped and unable to escape
from the water. Good Training
from Professionals!
On Wed. AUG. 16, RIVERSIDE FIRE CERT ADVANCED TRAINING
“UTILITY SAFETY AWARENESS”
Instructors: City of Riverside Public Utilities Safety Team Members; Marc Smith
Sam Davis, John Baker, Marsha Williams presented information regarding the City’s
Public Utilities that included -Where Our Energy Comes From and the Water System:
Sources and Supply. We learned what CERT Members could do to help should an
emergency/ disaster happen involving Water or Electricity Utilities and that one thing
CERT Members could help with would be to secure an area with a “downed power line” with
a distance of at least 30 feet away and keeping
others away. We also learned that the city has
lots of resources to help the community to
prevent emergencies from becoming disasters by
taking preventative measures. Thanks to our
Instructors valuable life saving information to
have.
Page 3 City of Riverside Community Preparedness Newsletter
Congratulations
CERT Class # 72- August
S.T.E.M – L.E.A.P.S.
ALPHABETICAL ORDER: RAMONA & ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER STEM STUDENTS: Mariel Almaraz- Olvera, Banessa Almendarez, Daisy Arteaga, Jennifer Avalos, Monica Banos, Alexis Bird, Cameron Bur-
ciaga, Sarah Cabral, Julian Castaneda, Keto Davis-Roots, Jonathan Fielder, Hayley Freeman, Melissa Garcia, Anthony
Garcia, Jaaziel Garcia, Esteffany Garcia, Gisselle Gonzalez, Alex Gradilla, Jackyline Herrera, Leslie Hill, Temi Jekayinfa,
Micah Limon, Ever-Ryan Linarte, Sara Magan, Elizabeth Melendez, Luis Morales, Selene Murillo, Natally Olmos, Richard
Ortega, Maria Perez, Daniel Ramirez, Ryan Reyes, Leonardo Rodriguez, Isis Monserrat Roman, Jasmin Sanson, Richard
Serrato, Paul Shepard, Andrew Silva-Sanchez, Alexandra Steppe, Zoë Sturgeon, Matthew Zuvia, MENTORS; Khevin Curry,
Madison Eason, Carlos Morton, Mario Orendain, Program Manager: Gordon Bourns,
TEACHERS: Linda Jirsa, Cynthia Kline, Erika Zuvia, Donna Schulte, Lorraine Sanchez,
Thanks CERT “VICTIMS”: Chris Acosta, John Baker, Karen McCoy, Kaye Powley, Steve La Fond CERT Instructors: Fire Capt. John Peurifoy, FF Wayne Hess & Lee Davis, ESC Peter Sellas, CERT Program Manger Gina Perez
CERT Participants use cribbing & lifting
Method of rescuing trapped victims Participants practice Head to Toe
Assessment and splinting & bandaging
Page 4 City of Riverside Community Preparedness Newsletter
CERT Class # 72- August
S.T.E.M –L.E.A.P.S.
Fire Chief Moore welcomes the STEM Students to the
Riverside Fire Training Center.
Gordon Bourns practices opening airway, with the Head
Tilt Chin Lift method during Disaster Medical Unit
Page 5 CERT Highlights and Updates
ON JULY 29 – CERT VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN THE RIVERSIDE
POLICE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICK OFF EVENT - ARLINGTON
TARGET STORE - The Emergency Prep/ CERT Booth promoted Disaster Preparedness
and CERT Training along with explaining how to shut off utilities in an emergency.
Keep up the great work CERT!
AUG. 22, 2017 , MAYOR PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS “NATIONAL
PREPAREDNESS MONTH” At Tuesday’s City Council Meeting - Councilmember
Gardner presented a Proclamation to Riverside Fire Department– Office of Emergency
Management proclaiming September as “National Preparedness Month.” NPM is a
coordinated nationwide effort encouraging families to take action now to prepare for
future
emergencies
and disasters in
their homes,
businesses, and
communities.
Pictured: Back
Row; Councilmembers Andy Melendrez, Mike Soubirous, Chuck Conder, Front Row: ESC
Peter Sellas CERT Volunteers: David Bell, Margo Miley, CERT Prog. Manager Gina Perez,
Emergency Services Admin Mark Annas, Councilmember Mike Gardner, CERT Volunteers;
Alysia Webb, Kim Sabatello. While September is the month for recognizing national
preparedness, the goal is to make preparedness a part of our daily lives every day
and not just one single month.
Page 6 CERT Highlights and Updates
Sept.9, 2017- The City
of Riverside Fire
Department – Office of
Emergency Management
hosted the 6th Annual
Ready Riverside
Emergency Preparedness
Fair at the Galleria at
Tyler Mall in Riverside,
The fair had displays
from; Riverside Fire &
Police Departments,
American Medical
Response, CERT, Police Air Support Helicopter, SWAT, Community Access Center,
Riverside City 311 Call Center & Public Utility Departments, Riverside Transit
Agency, Gas Company, Operation Lifesaver, Nothing
Bundt Cakes, My Safe Riverside, Emergency Amateur
Radio Group and other community resources.
Information on how to create
a family emergency plan and
how local emergency services
respond to disasters was
provided. CERT Volunteers helped with setup and take down,
and provided Emergency Preparedness Information to those
in attendance. There were Demos by Fire K-9 Search Dogs
& Police K-9. My Safe Riverside trained people on how to
perform Hands Only CPR. JCPenny had kid’s backpacks & gift cards as prizes for
the opportunity drawings. THANKS TO ALL THE
PARTICIPANTS AND TO THOSE WHO
ATTENDED!
Page 7 CERT Highlights and Updates
RPD AIR SUPPORT 311 CALL CENTER RIVERSIDE COUNTY EMD
RAILROAD OPERATION LIFESAVER RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPT. COMMUNITY ACCESS CENTER
MY SAFE RIVERSIDE AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE. RIV CO AMATEUR RADIO ASSOC.
THANK YOU TO OUR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PARTNERS
Page 8 CERT Highlights and Updates
Congratulations
Riverside City Employee CERT
CERT Class # 73 - September 2017
ALPHABETICAL ORDER: Richard Beck, Renee Canseco, April Ezell, Jovan Fontenot, Stephanie Gallegos, Desiree Gur-
rola, La Vaun Johns, Jose Llamas, Jonathan Marks, Charles McDonald, Mario Miera, Sherynn Morton, Deborah Olson,
Martha Ott, Rociel Paul, Betty Perez, Ernie Rodelo, Megan Well, Matthew Tomjack, Carlos Vieyra, Wayne Young
Thanks CERT “VICTIMS”: Sharon Hedges, Kaye Powley, Alysia Webb
CERT Instructors: Fire Captain John Peurifoy, Firefighter Wayne Hess, ESC K-9 Handler Peter Sellas,
Firefighter Frank Robles, Firefighter Bryan Russell, ESA Mark Annas, CERT Program Manger Gina Perez
Martha Ott and Richard Beck extinguish the fire
using the PASS method
Participants practice splinting & bandaging and head to toe
assessments in the Disaster Medical Unit
CERT Incident Commander Jonathan Marks gives status
update to Capt. Peurifoy During the Final Drill Scenario
Sherynn Morton conducts victim head to toe assessment
in the Medical Treatment area
City of Riverside
Fire Department
Office of Emergency
Management
Phone: 951-320-8100
Fax: 951-320-8102
e-mail: rivcitycert@
riversideca.gov
www.facebook.com/
CityOfRiversideCert
Local website:
www.readyriverside.com
National website:
www.citizencorps.gov
Editor: Gina Perez,
Community Preparedness
CERT Program Manager
(951) 320-8112
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE
COMMUNITY
PREPAREDNESS
NEWSLETTER
Have you moved or changed your email address or phone number?
Give us a call (951.320.8112) or send
Gina Perez an email
([email protected]) and update
your contact information.
Page 9 City of Riverside Community Preparedness Newsletter
Community Emergency Response
Team 20-Hour Basic Course
Training Online Registration at: http://riversideca.gov/fire/specialprograms/cert/forms/
CertRegisterTrainingBasic.aspx
RIVERSIDE CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY Dates: **Tentative**
February 1, 1:00pm –5:00pm February 6, 8:00am –5:00pm February 13, 8:00am –5:00pm
Riverside Fire EOC Training Center Must attend all dates
FEMA Certificate & CERT BACKPACK
MARCH CERT 20 hr Basic Course
Riverside Fire EOC Training Center
Dates: TBA
FEMA Certificate & CERT BACKPACK
Online Registration at:
http://riversideca.gov/fire/
specialprograms/cert/forms/
CertRegisterTrainingBasic.aspx MUST LIVE OR WORK
IN CITY OF RIVERSIDE
CERT ADVANCED TRAINING
RIVERSIDE CERT Members Only
Register online for CERT Adv. Trainings
www.riversideca.gov/readyriverside/
cert/
CERT Adv. Training SANDBAGGING & PLACING
WED. JAN 24, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instruct: Fire Captain John Peurifoy &
CERT Prog.Manager Gina Perez
Riverside Fire EOC Training Center
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HAVE YOU BEEN WITH CERT
FOR MORE THAN 5 YEARS?
Disaster Service Worker (DSW) forms signed on the First Day of the CERT Training EXPIRE AT 5 YEARS . A current DSW form is
required to participate in any CERT Training, Activities or Events.
Contact Gina Perez, CPM
[email protected] for a new form