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.

CERV is also a Registered Student Organization at FSU, advised by the Emergency Management Preparedness Coordinator. CERV has an executive board or Leadership Team also known as the "CERV Leads", learn more below or on the Canvas page. 

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:

 

1. Join the Canvas page.

2. Complete the Waiver & get it notarized.

3. Complete the annual emergency contact information form.

4. Attend weekly planning meetings.

5. Complete Required Training Workshops "CERV 101 & 102" (this will change after Fall 2026).

6. Sign up for trainings & volunteer opportunities!

 

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities:

Last CERV meeting of Spring 2026 in the Union room 1281 from 5:30-7pm 

Table at New Nole Orientation Summer/ Fall 2026 (pre-registration required link on Canvas)

5/19- Statewide SAR Exercise "CURSE" (pre-registration required link on Canvas) join CERV, FSU's EMHS/ UAS program, and statewide SAR experts in supporting their annual exercise. 

Past Volunteer Events: 

2026 Tallahassee International Airport Emergency Exercise 

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 

 

Active Shooter Training

Active Shooter Training is taught by Crime Prevention Officers from FSUPD

 

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.