What is CERV?
CERV (Campus Emergency Response Volunteers) is a volunteer program that was first established in 2019. CERV is open to all students, faculty, and staff and offers training throughout the year that can support campus public safety initiatives and response efforts.
How do I join?
Join the Canvas Page
We continue to strive to add more members. Join our Canvas page if you're interested in becoming a volunteer with CERV. Canvas is the primary tool we use to communicate with members about upcoming trainings and deployments.
Volunteers can receive ServScript hours by helping educate the FSU community through emergency preparedness trainings and organizational presentations. Participating in a partner training or exercising, activating for an emergency, and working on the CERV board as a Volunteer Lead.
To become an active member:
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Join the Canvas page.
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Complete the Waiver & get it notarized.
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Complete the annual emergency contact information form.
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Attend CERV monthly planning meetings.
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Sign up for trainings & volunteer opportunities!
What does CERV do?
Hands-Only CPR
CPR training is taught by instructors certified by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed training is taught by certified instructors from FSU's Medical Response Unit (MRU)
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid training is taught by FSU Counseling and Psychological Services
Severe Weather Awareness
SKYWARN training is taught by meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS)
Search & Rescue
CERV members may receive search & rescue (SAR) training from local partners and participate in SAR efforts
Drill & Exercise Support
CERV members may be requested to serve in support roles during drills and exercises
