Emergency Response Force

The Emergency Response Force (ERF) is a volunteer program supervised by the Emergency Operations and Volunteer Services Program Manager. Its members consist of professional volunteers who have a background as a First Responder, EMT or Paramedic. Regardless of their background, all ERF members are trained to provide emergency care.

ERF members are trained to provide emergency rehabilitation for public safety personnel, which includes blood pressure, pulse and respiration monitoring if required; evacuation assistance; shelter set-up and management; search and rescue; and first aid for emergency and special events.

Here is an example of the training ERF members receive:

• AHA Healthcare Provider
• National Health & Safety First Aid
• AHA Heartsaver AED
• Emergency Response to Terrorism
• Care & Shelter Operations
• Crisis Intervention
• Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
• Community Emergency Response Team (FEMA CERT)
• Damage Assessment
• Traffic Control
• Driving Safety
• Search & Rescue
• Triage
• Evacuation Techniques
• EOC Support
• Red Cross Disaster Action Team

To reach a supervisory level, ERF members must complete additional training.

• How to become a Member of the ERF (04/08)

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For More Information Contact:

Mike Cruz
Office of Emergency Management and Volunteer Services Program Specialist
951.413.3810 or

LeAnn M. Coletta, CEM
Office of Emergency Management and Volunteer Services Program Manager
951.413.3800