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Neighborhood Emergency Response Team reports growth, seeks tech and staffing support
Summary
NERD advisory board said more than 29,000 residents have taken NERD training, that 40 of 55 neighborhoods have coordinators, and asked the Fire Commission for help with technology, staffing and outreach to improve retention and reach an estimated 5% resident training goal.
Volunteers from the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERD) told the San Francisco Fire Commission on June 27 that the city‑run neighborhood training program has expanded but needs technology and staffing help to keep volunteers active.
Gary Pegueras, chair of the NERD advisory board, said the program has trained “over 29,000 residents” and reaches “over 11,000 members” through the Regroup communication system; he said 40 of 55 neighborhoods currently have coordinators and NERD added eight new coordinators this year. Pegueras outlined…
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