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+== CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM ==
+If an Applicant has completed CERT training and received certification from an agency other than PBEM, PBEM will accept that training in lieu of Basic NET training if:
+* The training requirements of the CERT program are comparable to that of Portland NET.
+* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff.
+A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes Unit 0 (introductory unit), Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness), Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does), and Unit 9 (radio communications). PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.
 == Notes and References ==