Registration is Open for the Community Emergency Response Team

Published on October 21, 2025

October 21, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Greg Lloyd, Fire Chief

Phone: (626) 403-7306

Email: glloyd@southpasadenaca.gov

Subject: Registration is Open for the Community Emergency Response Team

South Pasadena, Calif. – The community is invited to participate in the South Pasadena Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program this fall!

The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness and basic response skills to assist their friends, family, and community during a disaster. Participants will learn about disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, CERT organization, disaster medical operations, terrorism, and disaster psychology.

"In an emergency, every second counts — and every prepared resident makes a difference," said Fire Chief Greg Lloyd. "CERT empowers our community to act quickly, confidently, and effectively when it matters most.

"The Fall 2025 Session will take place on November 8, 15, and 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the South Pasadena Fire Department, located at 817 Mound Avenue. Participants must attend all three sessions to graduate.

To learn more or register, please visit bit.ly/SouthPasPrepared. For assistance, call the South Pasadena Fire Department at (626) 403-7300.

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