2021 National CERT Conference
To build and enhance the capabilities of CERT Teams everywhere!
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced.
Please Note! If you are registering for a “Pre-Conference Class”, you may ONLY choose ONE!
Register before April 30, 2021 and receive a free challenge coin!
Conference Date and Location:
Pre Conference Dates: July 12 -14
Main Conference: July 15-17th
Springfield, MO
Hotel Reservations:
Please contact the OASIS Hotel directly to secure your room at 1-888-532-4338.
Springfield, Missouri at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center
For Hotel Reservations call 1-888-532-4338.
ATTENTION!: For the conference, you cannot reserve online!!
CERT Award Nominations
National and Local Missouri Award Information
Conference Sponsors
See who is supporting the Nationwide CERT Program!
Hotel Information
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center
We are happy to announce that everyone who has registered for the conference by April 30, 2021 will receive a free limited edition conference challenge coin!
Contact Us
CERT@christiancountymo.gov
(417) 582-5400
Presenting Sponsor
Missouri State Emergency Management
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Exhibitor Information
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Course Instructors
David Teska
David L. Teska, CEM, Regional Sector Outreach Coordinator, CISA Region VII David L. Teska currently serves as the CISA Region VII Sector Outreach Coordinator (RSOC) where he coordinates critical infrastructure…
Rodney Lockett
Rodney E. Lockett, Chief of Chemical Security Rodney Lockett joined the Department of Homeland Security in July 2009. In January 2018, he was assigned as the Chief of Regulatory Compliance…
Duncan Shaw
Professor of Operational Research and Critical Systems, University of Manchester, UK Duncan is Professor in Operational Research and Critical Systems (Alliance Manchester Business School) at the University of Manchester. He…
Vicky Davidson
Executive Director, Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council Vicky Davidson has over thirty-five years of experience working toward statewide systems change and policy development that impacts individuals with developmental disabilities and their…
Dante Gliniecki
Manager of the Emergency Preparedness Division for the City of Independence, MO Fire Department Dante Gliniecki began his emergency management career as a Disaster Services volunteer for the American Red…