Community Involvement through

Citizen Corps

Citizen Involvement

Even with mutual aid agreements between Strongsville and our neighboring communities, local first responders could be quickly overwhelmed depending on the type and scope of a disaster.  In order for communities to effectively respond and recover from such disasters, there is a need for citizens to get involved to assist first responders.  The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.

Strongsville Fire and Emergency Services offers a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program in which community members are educated about disaster preparedness and trained in basic disaster response skills.  The Strongsville CERT has over 50 trained members and is always looking for new volunteers.  CERT training program consist of a weekly class meeting every Wednesday for eight weeks, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a CERT volunteer please contact us through one of the methods listed at the bottom of this page. You can get involved in Citizen Corps by participating in one of the following groups:

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in preparing their community.

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program strengthens communities by helping medical, public health and other volunteers offer their expertise throughout the year as well as during local emergencies and other times of community need. MRC volunteers work in coordination with existing local emergency response programs.

The Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) Program has been expanded to incorporate terrorism awareness education into its existing crime prevention mission, while also serving as a way to bring residents together to focus on emergency preparedness and emergency response training.

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) works to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers. VIPS serves as a gateway to resources and information for and about law enforcement volunteer programs.

We are looking for Volunteers to help keep OUR city safe.  Please click on the link to go directly to the Strongsville CERT website.

If interested, please contact us by mail at:

Strongsville Fire & Emergency Services

17000 Propsect Road

Strongsville, OH  44149 

Attention: Citizens Corps

or you may register by calling 440-580-3215 M-F 8am - 4pm

or by email at fire@strongsville.org

  (All information is kept private and confidential for the sole use of the Strongsville Citizens Corps.)