Training & Certification

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 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 team member for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders.

Each participant in the four-hour training receives official credentials, LERT manual, and LERT vest. If you have any questions about LERT training or how to launch a Disaster Response Outreach Ministry at your church, contact Kathy O'Day at LCC by calling (866) 455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org with questions or to book your LERT training .

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Upcoming Training

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Basic LERT Training

Lutheran Church Charities has set the following LERT Basic Training dates. If you know someone who would be a good addition to your LERT team encourage them to register and attend.

Register Here

Saturday, January 19, 2019
St. Matthew  Lutheran Church
24500 N. Old McHenry Rd.
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047

Saturday, March 23, 2019
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
404 N. Green St.
McHenry, IL 60050

Time: Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am | Training: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 per person for new LERT volunteers; $10 for LERT team members attending to update your ID

Payments can be made online or during registration. Please wear your ID and bring your vest with you if you have previously attended.

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Advanced LERT Training

There are no advanced trainings scheduled at this time.