NERT en Español
What is NERT en Español:
NERT in Spanish is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in San Francisco. Through this program, individuals will learn the basics of preparedness and prevention. The training also includes hands-on disaster and first aid skills that will help individuals respond to a personal emergency as well as assist in emergency situations within their community.
NERT en Español is a program comprised of a series of discussions which:
- Teach the basic ideas of preparedness in one class
- Empower participants to share their knowledge with their community
- Consider cultural sensitives and time constraints
- Utilizes an interactive discussion learning environment for the whole family
NERT en Español is a program under the San Francisco Fire Department NERT Office. The SFFD Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT), is a community-based training program dedicated to a neighbor-helping-neighbor approach. The 6-day course is taught in English.
Classes Offered:
CPR
Hands-only CPR (3 hours). A Hands-Only CPR class is a short, practical training session that teaches people how to respond when an adult suddenly collapses and is not breathing normally.
BLS CPR with certification from the American Heart Association (4 hours + $30 fee). BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) is a hands-on training course that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to life-threatening cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The course covers high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED use, rescue breathing, choking relief, and effective team response. Participants practice essential skills on CPR manikins and learn how to provide lifesaving care until advanced medical help arrives.
Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed (2 hours) is a hands-on first aid training class that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. The course covers how to quickly assess severe bleeding, apply direct pressure, pack wounds, and use a tourniquet when necessary. Participants practice essential bleeding-control techniques and learn how to provide immediate care until professional medical help arrives.
SF Listos (SF Ready)
SF Listos (2 hours) is an educational class that prepares participants to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, and other major disasters. The course covers emergency planning, evacuation and sheltering, fire prevention and extinguisher safety, earthquake preparedness, emergency supplies, communication plans, and what to do during and immediately after a disaster. Participants learn practical steps to help protect themselves, their families, and their communities until emergency responders arrive.
LISTOS™
LISTOS (6 hours) Spanish-language emergency awareness and disaster preparedness program designed to build community resilience through culturally relevant education and sustainable community relationships. Participants learn how to identify potential emergencies and disasters, develop family reunification and communication plans, back up important documents, safely shut off utilities, use a fire extinguisher, provide basic first aid, organize emergency supplies at home, and address emotional well-being and support during and after a disaster. The program provides practical, accessible skills to help individuals, families, and communities prepare for and respond to emergencies effectively.
Holiday Safety
Holiday Safety (2 hours) is a practical class designed to help participants prevent and respond to common hazards during the holiday season. The course covers Christmas tree and decoration safety, electrical safety, and cooking fire prevention, along with safe use of candles, heaters, and other seasonal equipment. Participants also learn the Heimlich maneuver for responding to choking emergencies, along with other basic safety and first aid skills to help protect themselves, their families, and guests throughout the holidays.