CERT Levels
In order to allow regional response by active CERT members, it is vital that each community's program adopt a similar credentialing
structure. The Webster County CERT program will adopt the following CERT levels, based on a recommendation by the Region D CERT workgroup.
These levels are recommended to be adopted by all CERT programs within the 18-county catchment area of southwest Missouri's
Homeland Security Response Region D.
| LEVEL | TYPE |
EQUIPMENT |
REQUIREMENTS |
| Awareness | Personal Use | Certificate | • Background check • Basic CERT Course |
| Level 1 | Neighborhood Responder | ID badge CERT backpack |
• Background check • Basic CERT Course |
| Level 2 | Community Responder | ID badge CERT backpack |
• Background check • Basic CERT Course • 15 hours participation • 16 hours training (half can be online) |
| Level 3 | Team Leader | ID badge CERT backpack |
• Background check • Basic CERT Course • 15 hours participation • 16 hours training (half can be online) • NIMS100 • FEMA's Managing Volunteers |