MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Fire Department is partnering with Linn County Emergency Management to expand Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) in Marion and Linn County.

The partnership is intended to increase community preparedness through the expansion of both teams.

A community preparedness open house will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on September 30. It will be located at 100 Irish Dr., Marion, Fire Station Number One.

The open house will allow attendees to connect with fellow CERT members, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, and receive hands-only CPR training.

A free, three-day CERT Basic Training course will also be offered at two locations between October 10 to October 12. It will be held at the Linn County Emergency Operations Center at Kirkwood Community Co

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