Washoe County residents who want to be better prepared for an emergency may participate in the free Community Emergency Response Team training offered by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Corps.

Topics include disaster preparedness, emergency medical techniques, fire safety, search and rescue, disaster psychology, and terrorism awareness.

The training is free and trainees are not required to become a Citizen Corps volunteer.

The 26-hour training course is Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28.

No special skills are required. Children 12-15 may participate with parent’s supervision, and teens ages 16-17 with parent’s permission.

To enroll in this free training, call (775) 325.6927 or (775) 325.6928, or email drussell@washoecounty.us.