Mission Statement
CERTC is committed to providing the most efficient and dynamic training facility on the Gulf Coast. Safety and excellence in customer service are our goals.
Brief History
The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Response Training Center was established in 2000 by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to provide training to volunteer fire departments in Calcasieu Parish.
CERTC is funded through the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's general fund for operational and capital expenses. CERTC is managed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Since 2000, the facility has grown in to a multi-use training center providing opportunities for volunteer fire, municipal fire, industrial emergency response teams and law enforcement tactical operations training.
USAR, water and dive rescue recovery training is also conducted on site.
Today we serve as the training center for 50 plus industrial emergency response teams and fire departments from across Louisiana and Texas.
Construction of new training props is a continuous process. Expansion plans include additional USAR training props, industrial process units and additional confined space rescue projects.
CERTC can work with clients to provide specialized training and props to cover any emergency operation.