Administrative Services Bureau

The Community Emergency Planning & Disaster Preparedness Division coordinates all aspects of planning and preparedness as it relates to small and large-scale emergencies. This includes anything from a house fire to a catastrophic earthquake.

To get individuals and families prepared for emergencies, this division provides:

• School programs
• Speakers bureaus
• Exhibits and public displays
• Media releases
• Door-to-door canvassing
• CPR training and certification
• Community Emergency Response Team (Daly City & Pacifica)
• Community Emergency Volunteer (CEV – Brisbane) programs

Basic Emergency Preparedness
A one-hour presentation that is geared towards organizations such as Homeowners Associations, PTAs, and Service Clubs to give citizens a basic understanding of the threats we face and the steps to take to become better prepared.

Earthquake Preparedness
A 2.5-hour presentation on how to prepare your home, workplace, vehicle, and utilities for an earthquake or disaster.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
A 20-hour training course held over an eight-week period educates and trains individuals in basic disaster response skills, including general preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search & rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, and terrorism.

CPR Training & Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED classes are offered several times throughout the year.

• The EMS Division provides our community with professional emergency medical services.
• A California State Licensed paramedic is placed on each fire company to assist our citizens and visitors during a medical emergency, and our personnel are trained to the highest standard and meet the demands of the ever-changing emergency medical practices.