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, organizational presentations and other activities. Such as participating in a partner training or exercise, 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 weekly planning meetings.
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Attend annual Training Workshops "CERV 101 & 102".
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Sign up for trainings & volunteer opportunities!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
2026 Tallahassee International Airport Emergency Exercise
Volunteers are needed for the Tallahassee International Airport's 2026 Emergency Exercise. The exercise will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 6:00am to 12:00pm. Volunteers may serve as "victims" of a major aircraft accident or their friends/family members. This exercise will test our community's ability to respond to and manage an aircraft-related disaster. No CERV experience required.
Have questions about this event?
Join the info session on January 27th, 2026 in the Globe Auditorium from 4pm to 5pm! Pre-register for the info session here: tinyurl.com/TLH-Info-Session
Already planning to volunteer as a general role player?
Use this link to register with Volunteer Leon & learn more about volunteer expectations: TLH Airport 2026 Emergency Exercise | Volunteer Leon
What does CERV do?
Sheltering
Sheltering training is taught by FSU EM and supported by trainings from the American Red Cross
Hands-Only CPR
CPR & AED training is taught by FSU 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
Email tmackin@fsu.edu with questions or request CERV preparedness training for your organization.
