The Coastside Fire Protection District Board of Directors is composed of five publicly elected or appointed representatives. Board members serve 4-year terms.
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POSTPONED to November: NEW CERT Hybrid Training: Online 12 Hours and In Person 7 Hours; Graduate 11/6/2021
November 6th, 2021 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm
POSTPONED to Saturday, November 6th, 2021 from August 21st, 202 due to fires.
This is the new way to take CERT Basic Training – Start Now and Graduate .
Coastside CERT’s hybrid training was the first in California, last year.
This is the last Basic CERT class of the year.
It is an excellent way to prepare for earthquakes, wildfire plus so much more.
It’s free!
Go to coastsidecert.com and sign up for Hybrid CERT on the home page.
Complete the online portions by August 15th and come to the Training Day on Aug 21st, 2021.
Covid precautions will be observed.
CoastsideCERT.com
Skills Practice and Graduation August 21, 2021
Sign up here
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the Coastside and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, earthquake survival skills, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Coastside CERT basic training also offers additional instruction in medical triage, basic radio communication, neighborhood emergency response organization, evacuation information, and tips for surviving a fire in the Tom Lantos tunnels.
Using the training learned in the classroom and during CERT exercises, members can assist their community or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Coastside CERT Hybrid Basic Training is a powerful and informative course in actionable local emergency preparedness knowledge.
The course is FREE. You will receive a CERT manual (online/hardcopy) as you begin the class and CERT backpack kit at the In Person Training Day.
This free training includes an online portion followed-up by an in-person, hands-on, practical training day led by Division Chief David Cosgrave at Coastside Fire Station 40 in Half Moon Bay on August 21, 2021.
ONLINE LECTURE PORTION OF YOUR TRAINING
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Estimated Time = 12 hours
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Access it on your mobile device or computer.
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Complete it at your pace and at your convenience.
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Course progress will be saved and can be resumed later.
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You will receive the link to the online portion of your training once you register.
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After completing the Basic Training course there is one more module in Medical Triage to be completed before the In Person Training Day.
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Chief Cosgrave will hold a Zoom Q & A and Instruction session with Summer CERT 2021 registered students to add local Coastside knowledge to your online training and answer your questions. With a genuine passion for teaching, Chief Cosgrave weaves his three decades of Coastside first responder experiences in and out of FEMA’s basic training curriculum with threads of practical life-saving skills, relatable stories to boost your Coastside survival IQ, and a wicked sense of humor. He knows where all the bodies are buried, so to speak (says he won’t tell ;), and shares his amazing experiences to teach you, your family, and your neighbors how to stay safe.
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Certificate of online completion of both Basic Training & medical triage must be emailed to coastsidecert@gmail.com by 5:00 PM August 15, 2021 to reserve your place for the In Person Training Day and graduation. Our next In Person Training Day will be held August 21, 2021.
IN-PERSON, HANDS-ON, PRACTICAL PORTION OF YOUR TRAINING
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Estimated Time = 7 hrs
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Date and Time: August 21, 2021, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., Half Moon Bay, 94019
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All COVID-19 precautions will be observed: masks and gloves, social distancing, handwashing, and sanitizing.
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Must attend full day in order to receive final certificate of course completion. You will be a full-fledged CERT graduate by end of this session.
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Chief Cosgrave has designed the in-person training day based on localized knowledge and the Hybrid CERT curriculum checklist. No slides. The emphasis is on learning by doing: Instructors demonstrate and students practice the skills, progressing from one skill station to another followed by team participation in disaster simulations.
If you have any questions, please contact Coastside CERT Program Coordinator Cynthia Sherrill (coastsidecert@gmail.com) or CERT Dean of Students, Joyce Logan (jlogan@thelogangroup. com). Thank you! You can do this!
Additional Resources:
Once you have signed up we will send you Pro Tips for How to Get Started + Study Guide
Sign up here
Half Moon Bay Coastside FIRE Protection District Meetings ~ 4th Wednesday @ 6:00pm
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.
Agendas, Board Packets, Minutes & Video
Board Meetings
The District Board meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at District Headquarters, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Administrative Office front counter located at 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California, during normal business hours.
If you wish to address the board at a meeting, please complete a Speaker Request Form and give to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.
Videotaped board meetings can be viewed on Montara Fog.com.
Video will be available within 5 days after the scheduled meeting date.
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If you wish to address the board at a meeting, please complete a Speaker Request Form and give to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.
Regular meeting agendas must be posted 72 hours in advance and Special meeting agendas must be posted 24 hours in advance pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (a)(1) and Government Code Section 54956 (a).
Gary Burke
JB Cockrell
Cynthia L. Sherrill
Position: Board Director
Term: Appointed to serve for the remainder of Director McShane’s term, November 2022
Appointing Authority: CFPD Board of Directors
Phone: (650)726-5213
Mailing Address: 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bruce MacKimmie
Steve Stockman
The Coastside Fire Protection District, located in the San Mateo County coastal area of California, serves the City of Half Moon Bay, the unincorporated areas of Half Moon Bay and the unincorporated communities of Miramar, El Granada, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Moss Beach, and Montara.
The mission of the Coastside Fire Protection District is to protect the lives, environment, and property of the community through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, rescue services, public education and other related services.
Fire Stations
Coastside Fire Protection District Headquarters
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-5213 phone
(650)726-0132 fax
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Station 40
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-8290 phone
(650)726-1294 fax
Station 41
531 Obispo Road
El Granada, CA 94018
(650)726-8291 phone
(650)726-1359 fax
Station 44
501 Stetson Street
Moss Beach, CA 94038
(650)728-3022 phone
(650)728-1823 fax
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training
Are you interested in learning more about CERT? Sign-up here.
If you have questions or comments contact, coastsidecert@gmail.com
CERT is a national program that trains the general public in basic disaster preparedness, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Here on the Coastside, Chief Cosgrave also covers hazards specific to our coastal community.
Coastside CERT is an emergency preparedness volunteer organization focused on creating a ready and resilient community along the San Francisco Bay Area coast from the southern side of the Tom Lantos Tunnel (Devil’s Slide) to Tunitas Creek Road.
Coastside CERT
Coastside CERT provides free 24-hour Basic training program, advanced CERT courses, refresher courses, and special topic presentations.
For more information on Coastside CERT visit https://www.coastsidecert.com
Additional Resources –
- Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Participant Manual from FEMA dot gov
- Plan ahead for disasters. Talk with your family. Ready.gov
- In Your Community, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, More…
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