The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is sponsoring a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class beginning on Jan. 21. This course will meet on Thursday nights at the Northshore Fire Department Station 51 in Kenmore, from Jan. 21 through Feb. 10.

CERT students will learn to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue and perform other vital skills needed to help others after a disaster. All sessions begin at 7 p.m. and conclude by 10 p.m.

The first 25 students will be giving priority seating. If interested in attending this course, fill out and send in the following prior to the first class: CERT training registration form and a nonrefundable course fee of $35.

All participants will receive a student manual and the safety gear that is required to participate in the CERT classes.

For additional information, contact the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition at northshoreemc@gmail.com.