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Wrights Corners CERT (10 photos)
21 people graduated from the latest CERT class that took place at Wrights Corners Fire Company.
2012 Empowering Volunteers Conference (8 photos)
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University hosted a free Citizen and Community Preparedness conference at Niagara University on Saturday, June 9, 2012.The “Empowering Volunteers” Conference was designed to provide training opportunities and workshops detailing "best practices" in citizen and community preparedness initiatives for the 110 people in attendance.
Wheatfield CERT (17 photos)
The latest CERT class took place at St.Johnsburg Fire Co.in Wheatfield.19 people graduated from the class.
Niagara Air Base MARE Drill (19 photos)
Border Community SERVICE, in partnership with CERT members and Boy Scouts participated in the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Mass Accident Response Exercise (MARE) on June 11.The purpose of this exercise was to simulate a multiple agency emergency response to an aircraft accident.
2011 Empowering Volunteers Conference (8 photos)
More than 115 CERT members, community members, and emergency managers attended the 2011 Empowering Volunteers Conference on June 4, 2011, at Niagara University.
Newfane CERT Course - March 2011 (15 photos)
Niagara County residents participated in their final Disaster Simulation Exercise to complete their CERT Training held at the Miller Hose Fire Co.
Lancaster CERT Course - March 2011 (14 photos)
Community members participated in their final Disaster Simulation Exercise to complete their CERT Training held at the Town Line Fire Hall in conjunction with the Lancaster Office of Emergency Management.
Scouting Workshop (25 photos)
About 100 Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Leaders enjoyed a full day workshop at Niagara University to receive their Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge or Girl Scout Emergency Preparedness Patch.
Tonawanda CERT Course - Fall 2010 (20 photos)
Congratulations to the 18 individuals who completed the Town of Tonawanda CERT Training Course! Welcome to CERT.Town of Tonawanda Paramedic Bob Lutz served as the Course Coordinator.Special thanks to Peter Darrigo and Mike Seibel for taking and submitting pictures.
National Preparedness Month 2010 (12 photos)
National Preparedness Month began with a press conference where community leaders spoke on the importance of being prepared for any type of emergency.The day ended with Ready Rex, FEMA mascot, throwing out the first pitch at the Buffalo Bisons game.
Out & About (9 photos)
See pictures of some of the miscellaneous activities and venues at which Border Community SERVICE has been "Out & About".
Tonawanda CERT Class - Fall 2009 (13 photos)
About 20 citizens committed to improving their knowledge & skills regarding emergency preparedness and disaster training by completing CERT training at the Town of Tonawanda Fire Training Tower.Town of Tonawanda Paramedic Bob Lutz served as the Course Coordinator.(Pictures compliments of Rachel Lyons, the official "CERT Squirt).