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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

Project Lifesaver

Putnam County Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition.

PCCERT Interview With Sara Owen

PCCERT Interview With David Owen

PCCERT And Project Lifesaver

Leadership Team

Sarah Owen

Chief/Executive Director

Chris Schafer

Chief Deputy

Chris Edwards

Weather Specialist

David Owen

Member Representative and Senior Advisor

Thomas Carter

Deputy Chief

Nancy Knapp

Deputy Chief /
Unit Leader Communications

Jack Smith

Deputy Chief

Jeff Wonser

Deputy Chief

Dan Alford

Unit Leader Search & Rescue

Mary Owen

Unit Leader Outreach

Brian Williams

Unit Leader Public Engagement

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J D Spore 2013-2021

David Hayes 2014-2022

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