Topic: The Club House / CERT rank structure

To all who chimed in, thanx a bunch. We have tried to get “others” into the training, but it really was just a small bandaid on a bigger wound. I sent forward a proposal and it may or may not get shot down, but at least I tried. Everyone who was once on the team, and all those currently on the team think it’s a good idea. Now we just have to see if the admin wants to take the steps.

Again, thanx to all . . . Semper Fidelis

Topic: The Club House / CERT rank structure

Thanks for the info. Myself (currently a Sgt. on the Lt. promo list) and three other Sgts are instructors / instructor trainers. The problem we are facing, if we aren’t there (we are on seperate shifts) some of the one’s in charge do not understand the dynamics of a tactical team structure. That is why I am attempting to make the change. If you don’t mind me asking, what area of the country are you in? I’m trying to compile all the info that I can to make this proposal as researched and “educated” as possible to give it the best chance of success, and so it doesn’t seem like it is just a personal way to get promoted. Thanks again.

Topic: The Club House / CERT rank structure

I’m in the process of trying to develop a ranking structure within our existing ERT. My observations are that the differences in shifts, and supervisory personnel tend to create problems when an emergency arrises. I am hopefull that someone out there can give me a direction in which to begin my proposal. We currently have six (6) members on each shift, none of whom have rank. Everything falls to the experience of the Shift Sergeant involved. Not always will that particular supervisor know the role of CERT, nor have they had the appropriate training. We have attempted to train the supervisors, that helped, but didn’t fix the issue.