Upcoming Classes

Unless otherwise specified, all classes are one session only and are free of charge.

The following age rules apply in combination with the minimum ages set for the classes.
13 to 15 years old, must attend with parent/guardian
16 or 17 years old, need parent/guardian written permission
18 years old or older, no restrictions

Note: Although classes may be visible in the Volunteer Management System (VMS) earlier, you cannot effectively sign up more than three months before the start of the class. Any registrations made outside the three month window will be deleted.

If you discover that you are unable to attend a class for which you have registered, please unregister so that someone else can use your spot.

You can login and find all CERT Volunteer Management System (VMS) classes and opportunities here:

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Name Location Dates Min.
Age Limit
Public Class?
Basic Class, CERT 204 (Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy)
(8 sessions)
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy
4600 West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
[Sep 24, Oct 01, 08, 15, 22, 29, Nov 05  and the Final Exercise on Nov 08] 13
Canteen Training –
Deployment
CERT Station
4618E West Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030

10/17/2025

10/18/2025

18

 
Canteen  Training –
Orientation 
Fire and Rescue Academy Quad
4600 West Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22030
10/3/2025 18  
Canteen Training – Radio Communications Class, CERT FRD
(for CERT Support & Canteen Members)
Fire and Rescue Academy (FRA)
4600 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22035

10/09/2025

(Canteen Focussed Training)

18  

Community Assessment Program

Online or In-person 9/18/2025 16  

CPR/AED/First Aid
(American Heart Association Heartsaver)

Fire and Rescue Academy Quad
4600 West Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22030

9/27/2025

11/22/2025

13  
Disaster Preparedness & Survival (TEEX)
(2-day Class)
Public Safety Headquarters
Room 2107
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
[9/19/2025 & 9/20/2025] 13  

Emergency Communications

Public Safety Headquarters
Room 2107
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
12/03/2025 13  
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
(2 -day class)
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy Quad
4600 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
[09/08/2025 & 09/10/2025] 16
Hazardous Materials, Introduction (Hazmat) Online 9/17/2025 13  
Hygiene, Sanitation, & Managing Waste during Emergencies  TBD TBD 13  
Incident Management
(3-day Class)
Fire and Rescue Academy Quad
4600 West Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22030
[11/4/2025 & 11/7/2025 & 11/8/2025] 13  
Mental Health First Aid TBD TBD 13  

Miscommunication or Missed Communication: The Challenges of Hearing Loss for Emergency Responders

TBD

TBD

13  
Revive! Opioid Overdose & Naloxone Education
(Narcan)
Public Safety Headquarters
Room 2107
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
TBD 13  

Simple Machines: Leveraging and Cribbing

Public Safety Headquarters
12099 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22035
10/09/2025 13  
Stop The Bleed Public Safety Headquarters
Room 2107
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035


9/13/2025

11/15/2025

13
Stop the Bleed Kingstowne Library
6500 Landsdowne Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22315
10/18/2025 13  

Stroke SMART

Public Safety Headquarters
12099 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
9/13/2025 13
Tent Team Training Fire and Rescue Academy (FRA)
4600 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22035
TBD 16  
Traffic & Crowd Management Public Safety Headquarters
12099 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
9/13/2025 18