The Burlington Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosted Community Emergency Response Team training this weekend at the Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport. This CERT Training prepares teams for disaster response by teaching first aid, triage, basic firefighting, and search and rescue.

The training was held at the Burlington Composite Squadron’s headquarters at the airport from 8AM to 5PM on Saturday and Sunday. First Aid and CPR class started at 6PM on Friday. Trainers included individuals from the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, the City of Concord Director of Communications, and volunteers from the Civil Air Patrol. 25 people from the area participated in the training.

"CERT Training will prepare emergency responders for what may lie ahead as we move deeper into the hurricane season. It prepares the individual and small groups how to respond within the community when disaster strikes," said Maj Andy Wiggs, Emergency Services Officer from the North Carolina Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. "We’re grateful for the volunteers who are leading and participating in this training. Our community’s emergency services response will certainly benefit."