In-person sessions are scheduled by the Hayward Fire Department and are from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Class size is limited to 60 participants. No walk-ins, pre-registration is required. You are required to attend all five (5) classes in order to receive your certification.

The training course will involve instructions in light fire suppression, hazardous materials situations, first aid, light search and rescue techniques, and procedures in organizing CERTs to aid and assist in times of disaster. You do not need any special skills to participate, just the willingness to learn the skills necessary to survive a disaster.

You must be 18 years or older to sign up and a resident of the City of Hayward or the Fairview Fire Protection District/Five Canyons area.