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Volunteers trained: NERTS leaders ask Fire Commission for staffing and recruitment help
Summary
The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERTS) told the commission it has trained roughly 35,000 volunteers since 1990 and is seeking dedicated staff support, improved retention and expanded outreach (including multilingual access) to reach a goal of 40,000 active volunteers.
Captain Brandon Tom, coordinator of the San Francisco Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERTS), presented an overview and update at the June 28 Fire Commission meeting.
Tom traced NERTS’ origin to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and said the program has trained close to 35,000 residents since 1990. NERTS provides FEMA‑standardized, 20+ hour all‑hazard training intended to make volunteers personally prepared and able to support the fire department during disasters. Advanced training offerings include CPR/AED, Stop…
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