Village Of Plainfield, IL
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If you are primarily interested in learning to help yourself and your neighbors after a disaster or emergency event, click here for information on the Community Emergency Response Team.
The Plainfield Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) serves as the main coordination point between all emergency services in the Village of Plainfield. The primary mission of PEMA is to plan for, respond to, and assist in the recovery from any major emergency or disaster that may impact the citizens and services within the Village. PEMA members engage in many activities related to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness including severe weather spotting, hazard mitigation, hazardous materials awareness, Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), and compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
PEMA is always looking for volunteers, 21 years of age or older, to assist the Village during emergencies and special events. Our team is frequently activated for:
- Traffic control
- Incident scene lighting
- Weather spotting / flooding
- Search and Rescue (lost or missing persons)
- Event and Incident support functions
- Clearing storm debris
Core training for volunteers includes:
- National Incident Management System / Incident Command System
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Emergency Scene Lighting
- Incident Traffic Control
- Weather Spotting
- Radio Communications
- Additional local and statewide Emergency Management and Search and Rescue training is also available.
Volunteers must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, and reside in Wheatland or Plainfield Townships in Will County, or Na-Au-Say or Oswego townships in Kendall County. Volunteers are expected to attend trainings (generally on Wednesday evenings) and report for team activations when available. If you are interested in volunteering with PEMA, email volunteer@plainfieldema.org.
For more detailed information about PEMA, call Commander Novak at (815) 267-7234.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Plainfield CERT training program exists to make the Plainfield community stronger, safer, and better prepared to respond to disasters of all kinds by educating residents so they can better help themselves and others immediately after a disaster strikes.
Do you know what to do during an emergency?
Be prepared by taking the PLAINFIELD CERT Course!
If a disaster occurs, you want to be able to take care of your family, friends and neighbors until first responders are able to assist your area. Plainfield CERT invites you to participate in the Plainfield Community Emergency Response Team.
The CERT program educates you about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area and trains you in vital response skills. This free, hands-on course is a fun, seven session night class during which you learn about Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression, First Aid Treatments, Medical Operations, Search and Rescue Skills, Team Organization, and Disaster Psychology. It all concludes with a hands-on simulation!
This FREE class is open to anyone over the age of 18 or teens (17) with a parent. All are welcome. We typically run one course per year, from late August through mid-October. For more information, please email cert@plainfieldema.org.