CPR AED Training and Emergency Community Education
Training classes offered by Johnson County MED-ACT help residents to assist when an emergency strikes. CPR and AED training can truly make a difference in someone’s life. Recognition of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, early activation of 9-1-1, bystander CPR and AED utilization can all dramatically impact a person’s chances of survival.
Weather-Ready Nation
Johnson County Emergency Services is promoting a Weather-Ready Nation by educating the community on severe weather awareness and preparedness, conducting training exercises for weather spotters and disseminating weather information via platforms like NotifyJoCo and social media. Find out how to become a WRN Ambassador.
Notify JoCo Mass Notification System
NotifyJoCo is a mass notification system designed to keep Johnson County residents, businesses and others informed of emergencies, including weather warnings, water main breaks, public safety alerts and natural disasters. Local authorities in partner communities use NotifyJoCo to alert you and keep you informed.
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Volunteer and Internship Opportunities at Emergency Services
The county offers these volunteer and internship opportunities for service and education of residents.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The CERT Program educates people 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.