How We Continue to Serve
Disaster Response
Allen CERT’s primary mission is to support our community during natural disasters. Our trained volunteers assist the Allen Fire Department in disaster response, relief, and preparedness to help keep Allen safe and resilient.
Vaccination Hub
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Allen CERT partnered with the Allen Fire Department to operate a community vaccination hub. For several months, our volunteers worked daily to support logistics, crowd management, and community assistance—helping serve and protect more than 30,000 Allen residents.
Allen USA
At the annual Allen USA fireworks show and concert, CERT volunteers work alongside the Allen Fire Department to manage large crowds, provide medical support, and assist in reuniting lost persons with their families. With over 23,000 residents in attendance, CERT plays an essential role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable event for the community.
Allen HS Graduation
During the Allen High School Graduation at Eagle Stadium, CERT volunteers assist the Allen Fire Department with crowd management, medical support, and traffic control. With nearly 18,000 attendees and 1,700 graduating students, our team helps ensure the safety and smooth flow of this milestone community event.
Allen HS Football Games
At Eagle Stadium—the fifth-largest high school stadium in Texas, seating 18,000 exclusively for Allen High School—CERT volunteers support the Allen Fire Department with crowd management, on-site medical assistance, and post‑game traffic control. Our presence helps ensure the safety and smooth operation of one of the state’s most impressive and popular high school venues.
City of Allen Animal Shelter
During the City of Allen Animal Shelter’s annual Clear the Shelter event—when adoption fees are waived and pet lovers gather—the Allen CERT team supports the Allen Fire Department by assisting with crowd management and traffic control. Our volunteers ensure a smooth and safe experience during this popular, heartwarming event that helps pets find their forever homes.
About Us
Allen Fire Department + CERT
Who We Are
Founded in 2015, Allen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a volunteer organization with 150+ active members trained to help our community before, during, and after emergencies.
What We Do
We support and augment the Allen Fire Department during critical incidents and large community events, assisting with preparedness activities, basic disaster response, and public education.
Command & Partnership
Allen CERT falls under the command of the Allen Fire Department. We have the department’s full support and work in tandem with fire personnel during continuing education training and citywide operations.
- Fire Chief:
- Jonathan Boyd
- CERT Director:
- James Pogue Sr.
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- Station
- Central Fire Station
- Region
- Allen CERT
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Serving the City of Allen since 2015
Join Our Team!Training
Year-Round Training and Continuing Education
Allen CERT volunteers dedicate themselves to continuous learning so they can respond with confidence when their neighbors need them most. Through ongoing classes and hands-on exercises, our team strengthens vital skills in fire suppression, light search and rescue, radio communications, and medical operations—ensuring readiness for any situation that may impact our community.
In addition to core training, members receive specialized instruction in Stop the Bleed, Narcan administration, traffic control, and chainsaw safety. This year-round commitment to education not only sharpens our abilities but also deepens the sense of service and teamwork that defines Allen CERT—neighbors helping neighbors, prepared to protect and assist when it matters most.
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