Upcoming Classes and Community Workshops
Volunteers learn basics about how to respond to a disaster or emergency in their community through training provided free by the Pikes Peak Office of Emergency Management and its partners. Training includes local risks, personal preparedness, fire and hazmat safety, disaster medical operations, light search & rescue, psychological first aid, terrorism awareness, and team organizational skills.
Announcement: Registration Open for CERT Basic Training April 2026
Registration is now open for the April 29th-May 2nd CERT Basic Training. The training will be hosted by the City of Fountain at the Fountain City Hall: 116 S. Main Street, Fountain, CO. Register here or scan the QR Code.
The training course is a 20-hour commitment:
- April 29, Wednesday: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- April 30, Thursday: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- May 1, Friday: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- May 2, Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
CERT Basic Training Information
CERT Basic training sessions are scheduled regularly in locations around El Paso County. To be notified of upcoming training sessions, please send an email to be added to the notification list. Email Us
Join the Pikes Peak CERT Team
Individuals who would like to help with public education, special events, or emergency activations are encouraged to join the Pikes Peak CERT team. Send an email to express your interest or receive an information packet.
Stop the Bleed: Tourniquets and Deep Wounds Training
Bleeding Control first aid training is included in the regular CERT Basic training session. Additional “Stop the Bleed” classes are offered by UC Health. Go to uchealth.org/events/events for further details.
Amateur Radio Technician Classes
Local amateur radio clubs offer beginning level Ham radio licensing courses in person and online. If you’d like information about these classes, please email. Amateur radio VE license testing is held at the Office of Emergency Management facility on the second Saturday of every month by the Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association (PPRAA). For more details and to confirm in advance, visit the PPRAA website.