Public Classes
Unless otherwise specified, all classes are only one session 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 Volunteer Management System (VMS) CERT classes and opportunities here:
| Name | Location | Dates | Age Limit | Public Class? |
| Basic Class, CERT 207 (Lorton) (8 sessions) |
Lorton Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station 19) |
[Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 (Thursdays) Final Exercise: Mar 28 (Saturday)]. |
13 | √ |
| Basic Class, CERT 208 (Fairfax) (8 sessions) |
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Academy 4600 West Ox Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030 |
[Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11. (Mondays) Final Exercise:, May 16 (Saturday)]. |
13 | √ |
| Emergency Preparedness Workshop (2 day class) |
Location varies. Usually at |
[1/12/2026 & 1/14/2026]. [4/7/2026 & 4/9/2026]. [8/10/2026 & 8/12/2026]. [11/3/2026 & 11/5/2026]. |
16 | √ |
| Stop The Bleed |
Location varies. Usually at |
4/18/2026 7/18/2026 10/17/2026 |
13 | √ |
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Location varies Usually at |
1/17/2026 7/18/2026 |
13 | √ |