Our Mission Statement
USF's Community Emergency Response Team is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting, training, and providing education on emergency preparedness within the University of South Florida and its surrounding communities.
CERT Basic Training
Our next FREE Basic Training course is coming soon, sign up today!
For more details on joining CERT, click the link below
or complete the Interest Form to receive a notification about upcoming courses!
Register for the Fall 2026 CERT Basic Course
Thursday, September 17th from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, September 18th from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 19th from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Summer 2026 CERT Basic Training Course
We are exploring hosting a CERT Basic Training in the Summer, depending on instructor availability.
A sign-up link will be provided once the class is confirmed.
Tuesday, May 12th from 9:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 19th from 9:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 26th from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Save-the-Date: Spring 2027 CERT Basic Training Course
Thursday, February 4th from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, February 5th from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, February 6th from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
CERT Volunteer Application
Haven't yet completed the CERT Basic Training Course, but still want to be involved? Want to increase your level of preparedness? Interested in serving the community? Want to be connected to one of our Tampa Bay response teams? Sign up to be notified when opportunities arise during hurricane season.
Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season threatens communities across Florida, including the Tampa Bay area. The USF Community Emergency Response Team is a Federal Emergency Management Agency volunteer organization that specializes in the activation of volunteers to assist the community during disasters. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's Office of Emergency Management, the team plans, trains, and activates when requested for extreme weather and large events to support Hillsborough County.
