Camarillo’s Fall 2026 CERT Course Concluded October 19; City Explains Emergency Training

CAMARILLO, Ventura County — October 23, 2026. California58 Local examined city public meeting or volunteer records. A posted agenda, canceled meeting, informational address and volunteer announcement have different meanings and are not treated as enacted policy without an official record.

What training was offered?

The city volunteer portal documents a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training series taught by Ventura County Fire Department instructors. The sessions were scheduled for Monday evenings, September 14 through October 19, 2026, with an additional final exercise. The listing identifies around 24 total hours and says enrollment for that series is closed.

What do participants learn?

Topics in the official description include creating household emergency plans, assembling essential supplies, basic fire extinguisher operation, disaster medical first aid and light search-and-rescue concepts. Completing a training course does not confer firefighter or paramedic authority.

What benefits are described?

The listing says course completers receive a free CERT starter personal protective equipment kit with gloves, goggles, a helmet, vest, whistle and flashlight. This is described for qualifying participants who finish the course, not a public giveaway without training.

How to join in the future

Residents interested in a later session can consult Camarillo’s volunteer portal and Ventura County Fire Department CERT resources. The city’s listing gives Heidi Zahrt at 805-383-5688 as a training contact; ask about new dates rather than trying to enroll retroactively.

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