Program Overview

Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) 2026

The Office of Emergency Services is partnering with the San Francisco Fire Department to host a Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) certification training at SF State from March 10th-12th, 2026.

Program Overview

NERT is a training program for individuals, neighborhood groups, and community-based organizations in San Francisco. Through this program, individuals will learn the basics of personal preparedness and prevention. The training also includes hands-on disaster skills that will help individuals respond to a personal emergency as well as act as members of a neighborhood response team.

Class Schedule

• Class 1: Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation
• Class 2: Basic Disaster Skills
• Class 4: Light Search and Rescue
• Class 5: Team Organization and Management
• Class 6: Skills Development and Application

Program Details

• When: March 10, 11, 12 of 2026, 8:30am-5pm each day
• Where: Annex 1
• Cost: $0 (FREE)
• This training will be three full days, and you must be present in person each day to certify. For recertification, join on Wednesday, March 12th.