The cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend are offering the FEMA-certified Community Emergency Response Team training program, beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Snoqualmie Fire Station on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The course will train people on saving lives, protecting property and operating safely in post-disaster environments. The program is run as a partnership between the Snoqualmie Fire Department, Eastside Fire & Rescue, and volunteers.

Some of the skills the course is going to focus on are fire suspression, search and resuce, triage techniques, and treating life threatening injuries. The last day of the course is a disaster simualtion test.

The course is $25 per person and is refundable. The fee covers equipment like a safety vest and gloves.

To register, send email to eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us by Monday, Sept. 21. Include your name, address, and phone number. Participants can also register by calling Liz Luizzo at (425) 888-1551.