BAKER EMERGENCY RESOURCE TEAM
Anyone can be a hero!
Volunteers are needed! What is your strength?
BERT is a collective of concerned citizen volunteers from the greater Mount Baker Foothills communities of Kendall, Maple Falls, Glacier and Welcome. You are invited to join us!
Monthly Meetings
When: 2nd Wed., 6:30pm
Where: Kendall Fire Hall - 7528 Kendall Rd
Get your CERT Training
Our B.E.R.T. leader and secretary.
Mission Statement
“To develop/implement a community preparedness/response program to build community self-reliance in emergency situations.”
​​Community Notices
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We Meet Monthly To Discuss & Plan Strategies & Take Action Related To:
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Emergency preparedness, disaster mitigation and response
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Developing risk awareness and community outreach programs
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Developing response and recovery resources, including CERT training
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Developing partnerships and linkages with local & regional agencies and organizations
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Developing sponsorships/funding resources
Our organization's service area is in alignment with Whatcom County Fire District 14, Station 92 service boundaries and fire district overlap support that covers the foothills communities of Kendall, Maple Falls, Welcome & Glacier.
[See Fire District Maps on Links Page]
Location,
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Community Emergency Response Team [CERT] Training & Certification
"It's the most useful training I've ever had!"
- Participant quote-
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For additional info or to sign up for classes:
Contact Whatcom CERT
360-815-6319
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Free CPR Classes
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Free CPR classes are routinely offered through Whatcom County Fire District 14
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For more info, or to register
Monthly
Meeting
Details
Where:
​We meet at the Kendall Fire Hall 7528 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls.
When:
6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month.
[Note: Our July meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and is typically a pot-luck celebration of another year's accomplishments.]
Ask Questions,
Get Answers,
Take Action!
Be Part of the Solution!
What would you do if there was a natural or man-made disaster or emergency? Would you be prepared? What about your family, friends and neighbors? Our team of leaders and experts will be discussing and taking action on these topics and more. Be part of the discussion!
News Bits
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We are very pleased to introduce our new president, Billy Walker. Billy assumed office in October 2019.
As he transitions in, Billy will be bringing in new ideas and a fresh vitality to our group.
Please join us at one of our meetings to meet Billy and welcome him to his new position.
BERT's interview with KAVZ at 102.5 FM Aired the week of 11/20/17. The show is called "In The Know" by Jan White.
Relevant Events
BERT will periodically post announcements of upcoming relevant events and activities as they are scheduled. Stay tuned!
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7th Annual Community Connections Fair
February 21st, 2019, 4PM-7PM
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click for additional information
Whatcom Regional
Resource Center
8251 Kendall Rd, Maple Falls​
BERT's Annual Dinner & Raffle Fund-raiser
Wednesday
September 25th, 2019
6PM-8PM
Please contact us if you can help sponsor this event with catering or have an auction/raffle item.
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