The Wilton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a program that helps "train and equip citizens to be prepared to help themselves and their neighbors in the event of a disaster, crisis, or common emergency."
Wilton's CERT division is composed of more than 60 citizens who undergo specialized training that helps prepare them to be effective in responding to emergencies. Technically, it is a secondary response unit and can be called upon by police and fire departments to assist in particular instances.
The town of Wilton offers a free six-session training program to accredit members and skills training classes are offered at many other times during year.
Jack Majesky is the organization's managing director, Colleen O'Brien is the director and communications officer, and the group is aided and advised by other town officials, such as First Selectman Bill Brennan and Fire Chief Paul Milositz.
The group typically meets at Wilton Town Hall and can be contacted at info-cert@wiltoncert.org for more information.