Community Emergency Response Team - CERT: A training program that prepares people to help themselves, their families, friends, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster in their community. Citizens can learn about disaster preparedness and receive training in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Trained volunteers then support the community year-round by participating in community preparedness outreach activities and distributing materials on disaster preparedness and education. Click here for the website. Note: To start a CERT in the community, individuals should contact the HSEM Volunteer Resources for more information at [email protected] Fire Corps: Uses citizen advocates (volunteers) to support and augment the capacity of resource-constrained fire and emergency service departments at all levels. Click here for the website. Medical Reserve Corps - MRC: Organizes and utilizes public health, medical, and other volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources during local emergencies and other times of community need. Click here for the website. Volunteers in Police Service - VIPS: Provides a gateway to information for law enforcement agencies and citizens interested in law enforcement volunteer programs. Click here for the website.