HotShots February 2012 - Town of Gilbert

Reviewing CERT
By Johnna Switzer
GFD Volunteer
WAIT! DO NOT STOP READING IF YOU ARE NOT A PART OF CERT
THIS QUIZ IS FOR ALL EMERGENCY WORKERS
1. What is a VRC?
a. Volunteer Reception Center
b. Volunteer Registration Center
c. VoiceShot Recognition Center
d. Volunteer Rehab Community
2. Who will be designated to set-up and staff the VRC in Gilbert?
a. The Volunteer Coordinators from Police and Fire with assistance from CERT
members.
b. Neighbor Watch Volunteers since they know our community members.
c. Individuals who are Town of Gilbert employees under the direction of the
town’s Emergency Manager.
d. Credentialed Volunteer emergency workers for the Town of Gilbert (those
Volunteers who are part of Citizen Corps—CERT, Fire Corps, and VIPS,)
3. Where will the VRC be launched?
a. At the Fire/Police Administration building
b. At a fire station closest to the incident
c. At a site designated by individuals in the EOC (Emergency Operations Center)
depending on the emergency and the location of the emergency.
d. Wherever the Volunteer emergency workers deem appropriate.
4. What are some key traits needed to be an interviewer in the VRC? ( Pick all that
apply)
a. Talkative, social, chit chatty
b. Detail oriented
c. Customer service oriented
d. Patient and calm
e. Flexible
f. Controlling
5. T or F: The VRC is opened any time emergency workers are activated.
6. T or F: The Red Cross will be on site to supply food, etc. to those working in the VRC.
Answers:
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B, C, D, E 5. F (It is only opened if the Emergency Operations Center or
Incident Command requests it be set up) 6. F (Although you will be working in a structured site,
you must still provide for your own food and water needs for a 12 hours period as part of your
personal bag of supplies.)