From announcement:

CERT Basic Recruit Training is a FREE 20 hour course taught over three days.The CERT program educates citizens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and train them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The last course for this year is:
Saturday, Aug. 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*You must attend ALL 3 days of training to receive certification!*

Richmond residents can register to receive free training in basic survival skills during an emergency.

Sign up here: http://www.richmondgov.com/fire/documents/CERT2016RegistrationForm.pdf

For more information, please email askemergencymgmt@richmondgov.com or call (804)646-2504.