Arlington County Government, VA / Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (DPSCEM)

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The Arlington County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT volunteers support the County and the DC region’s emergency response programming, including response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hazardous weather events, and major events such as July 4 celebrations on the Mall. Register for free training to learn the skills to save lives and support first responders as a CERT volunteer (ages 14+): arlingtoncert.com

The Arlington County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT volunteers support the County and the DC region’s emergency response programming, including response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hazardous weather events, and major events such as July 4 celebrations on the Mall. Register for free training to learn the skills to save lives and support first responders as a CERT volunteer (ages 14+): arlingtoncert.com

Until Help Arrives (UHA) provides the foundation that enables you to assist others who are severely injured in high-threat events. The three course sections prepares you to help yourself and others survive a mass casualty event, an event where the number of wounded people temporarily exceeds the resources we have available to us.

This course describes four (4) preventable causes of death. It also explains how having these types of life-saving skills widespread in our community helps us respond even better to the emergencies we face in everyday life.

UHA Class Recording: Section 1 – Bystander Role, Mental Preparedness, 4R’s Intro
UHA Class Recording: Section 2 – Stopping Bleeding; Tourniquets, Wound Packing and Pressure Dressing
UHA Class Recording: Section 3 – Protecting the Airway and Breathing, Preventing Shock and Hypothermia, Calling 911

Arlington County, Virginia, Fire Department’s Dr. Reed Smith, Operational Medical Director, developed the course collaboratively with: DPSCEM and the Arlington CERT.

*WARNING: Graphic Images.

AGE APPROPRIATE: 18 or older. (14-17, parents attendance required.)



Total Class Duration (Three sections): 2.5 Hours.

Hands-on Training
In order to fully complete the Until Help Arrives training, the hands-on practice is required (1.5-hour duration). Please visit the UHA homepage for schedule and free registration.

Visit: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Emergency/UHA

This course is provided by Arlington County Emergency Management (ACEM) and the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team, a program of the Department of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management (PSCEM).

Until Help Arrives (UHA) provides the foundation that enables you to assist others who are severely injured in high-threat events. The three course sections prepares you to help yourself and others survive a mass casualty event, an event where the number of wounded people temporarily exceeds the resources we have available to us.

This course describes four (4) preventable causes of death. It also explains how having these types of life-saving skills widespread in our community helps us respond even better to the emergencies we face in everyday life.

UHA Class Recording: Section 1 – Bystander Role, Mental Preparedness, 4R’s Intro
UHA Class Recording: Section 2 – Stopping Bleeding; Tourniquets, Wound Packing and Pressure Dressing
UHA Class Recording: Section 3 – Protecting the Airway and Breathing, Preventing Shock and Hypothermia, Calling 911

Arlington County, Virginia, Fire Department’s Dr. Reed Smith, Operational Medical Director, developed the course collaboratively with: DPSCEM and the Arlington CERT.

*WARNING: Graphic Images.

AGE APPROPRIATE: 18 or older. (14-17, parents attendance required.)



Total Class Duration (Three sections): 2.5 Hours.

Hands-on Training
In order to fully complete the Until Help Arrives training, the hands-on practice is required (1.5-hour duration). Please visit the UHA homepage for schedule and free registration.

Visit: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Emergency/UHA

This course is provided by Arlington County Emergency Management (ACEM) and the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team, a program of the Department of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management (PSCEM).

Until Help Arrives (UHA) provides the foundation that enables you to assist others who are severely injured in high-threat events. The three course sections prepares you to help yourself and others survive a mass casualty event, an event where the number of wounded people temporarily exceeds the resources we have available to us.

This course describes four (4) preventable causes of death. It also explains how having these types of life-saving skills widespread in our community helps us respond even better to the emergencies we face in everyday life.

UHA Class Recording: Section 1 – Bystander Role, Mental Preparedness, 4R’s Intro
UHA Class Recording: Section 2 – Stopping Bleeding; Tourniquets, Wound Packing and Pressure Dressing
UHA Class Recording: Section 3 – Protecting the Airway and Breathing, Preventing Shock and Hypothermia, Calling 911

Arlington County, Virginia, Fire Department’s Dr. Reed Smith, Operational Medical Director, developed the course collaboratively with: DPSCEM and the Arlington CERT.

*WARNING: Graphic Images.

AGE APPROPRIATE: 18 or older. (14-17, parents attendance required.)



Total Class Duration (Three sections): 2.5 Hours.

Hands-on Training
In order to fully complete the Until Help Arrives training, the hands-on practice is required (1.5-hour duration). Please visit the UHA homepage for schedule and free registration.

Visit: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Emergency/UHA

This course is provided by Arlington County Emergency Management (ACEM) and the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team, a program of the Department of Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management (PSCEM).

Each year Arlington County activates its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the influx of people into the National Capitol Region to celebrate Independence Day. During this time we remain on standby to enact our walk-out plan in response to any incident that may happen in the area. This presentation will brief volunteers on standby of our operating procedures and expectations if they are to be activated.

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Excerpt from Arlington County Board Meeting - November 17, 2020

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Working as a 911 dispatcher is a fast-paced and rewarding career, helping others and saving lives. Go here to get started: www.arlington911.com/jobs