Basic L.E.R.T. Training
In order to better manage volunteers and resources, FEMA has developed a guideline on credentialing volunteers for large-scale disasters. The federal guidelines indicate that volunteers responding to a disaster should be trained and certified. LCC is providing LCMS disaster response training for Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) throughout our district. Should a disaster strike, these teams would be put on call, and may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less to the disaster site. This training will prepare a team member for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders.
The registration cost for new L.E.R.T. volunteers is $35.00. As a refresher to update your ID, the cost is only $15.00. The registration fee can be paid online with a credit card or at an in-person (when available) check-in event by cash, check or credit card.
When attending in person, we ask that you wear your L.E.R.T. ID and bring your vest with if you have attended before.
When you submit your online registration and receive your registration confirmation number, you will also be requested to fill out an online Liability & Medical Form for 2021. This form only needs to be completed once a year for an adult. Youth will need to complete a form for each training and response they attend.
If you know someone who would be a good addition to your L.E.R.T. team, encourage them to register and attend in person when training is available at a church, or complete the new Online BasicL.E.R.T. training.
Lutheran Church Charities will provide LCMS L.E.R.T. (Lutheran Early Response Team) Basic training:
Saturday, April 10
Brookfield Lutheran Church
18500 Burleigh Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045
Registration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Training: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register HERE
The registration fee can be paid online with a credit card or at the event when you check-in by cash, check or credit card.
Walk in registrations will be accepted the day of the training, but prefer advance registration to assist host church and team in planning and keeping the number of people allowed within COVID-19 guidelines.
You will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
The registration cost for new L.E.R.T. volunteers is $35.00. As a refresher to update your ID, the cost is only $15.00. The registration fee can be paid online with a credit card or at an in-person (when available) check-in event by cash, check or credit card.
When attending in person, we ask that you wear your L.E.R.T. ID and bring your vest with if you have attended before.
When you submit your online registration and receive your registration confirmation number, you will also be requested to fill out an online Liability & Medical Form for 2021. This form only needs to be completed once a year for an adult. Youth will need to complete a form for each training and response they attend.
If you know someone who would be a good addition to your L.E.R.T. team, encourage them to register and attend in person when training is available at a church, or complete the new Online BasicL.E.R.T. training.
Lutheran Church Charities will provide LCMS L.E.R.T. (Lutheran Early Response Team) Basic training:
Saturday, April 10
Brookfield Lutheran Church
18500 Burleigh Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045
Registration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Training: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register HERE
The registration fee can be paid online with a credit card or at the event when you check-in by cash, check or credit card.
Walk in registrations will be accepted the day of the training, but prefer advance registration to assist host church and team in planning and keeping the number of people allowed within COVID-19 guidelines.
You will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
NEW: Online Basic L.E.R.T. Training
This online LCMS Basic L.E.R.T. Training is geared towards responding to a disaster with Lutheran Church Charities in the Northern Illinois District or wherever we are invited to serve nationwide. We encourage anyone wanting to be L.E.R.T. certified to attend a training in their own district whenever possible. This Online Basic L.E.R.T. Training is being offered as an alternative means due to COVID restrictions.
**Before beginning the registration process, be sure to take a headshot photo to upload for a badge.
This online LCMS Basic L.E.R.T. Training is geared towards responding to a disaster with Lutheran Church Charities in the Northern Illinois District or wherever we are invited to serve nationwide. We encourage anyone wanting to be L.E.R.T. certified to attend a training in their own district whenever possible. This Online Basic L.E.R.T. Training is being offered as an alternative means due to COVID restrictions.
**Before beginning the registration process, be sure to take a headshot photo to upload for a badge.
For the online training, you will need to pay the registration fee with a credit or debit card only.
You will then receive another letter with instructions to access the portal to view the Basic L.E.R.T. training sessions.
Please note: After completing your registration, please allow up to 48 hours after your payment is processed to have your enrollment enabled in the DR Portal.
Upon verification of watching and completing all Basic L.E.R.T. training sessions and quizzes, LCC will then send your DR manual, badge, certificate and vest.
You will then receive another letter with instructions to access the portal to view the Basic L.E.R.T. training sessions.
Please note: After completing your registration, please allow up to 48 hours after your payment is processed to have your enrollment enabled in the DR Portal.
Upon verification of watching and completing all Basic L.E.R.T. training sessions and quizzes, LCC will then send your DR manual, badge, certificate and vest.