Upcoming Events – 2026

This page highlights upcoming preparedness trainings, volunteer opportunities, and community resilience events in the Rochester area. While some events are hosted by Ready Rochester, many are organized by partner agencies and community groups. Our goal is to make it easier for residents to find opportunities to learn, train, and get involved in building a more prepared community.

If you know of a preparedness-related event that should be listed here, feel free to contact us so we can help share it with the community.

April

8

9-week Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training – FULL – Register For Future Courses Here

Public Safety Training Facility, 1190 Scottsville Road, Rochester, NY 14624

NOTE: This is a 9-week course starting on April 8th. Classes will be held every Wednesday 6-9pm.

Host: Rochester Fire Department – email Joseph.Luna@cityofrochester.gov

6pm-9pm

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Apr

23

Citizen Preparedness Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Foodlink Community Farm – 585 Lexington Ave, Rochester, NY 14613

Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

2pm-3:30pm

Register

Apr

28

SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotting Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Virtual

Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo

10am-12pm

Register

Apr

30

SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotting Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Virtual

Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo

7pm-9pm

Register

May

1

Citizen Preparedness Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church – 1772 Clifford Ave, Rochester, NY 14609

Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

2pm-3:30pm

Register

May

20

Hands-Only CPR Training – Provided by Safety Team Solutions REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Flying Squirrel Community Center, 285 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY 14608

Host: Ready Rochester, Inc. & Safety Team Solutions

6pm-8pm

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MAY

20

SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotting Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Virtual

Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo

7pm-9pm

Register

May

22

Citizen Preparedness Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Living Water World Wide Ministries – 707 E Main Street, Rochester New York, 14605

Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

2pm-3:30pm

Register

May

27

Hands-Only CPR Training – Provided by Ridge Road Fire District REGISTRATION REQUIRED

RRFD Headquarters, 1299 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Host: Ridge Road Fire District

6pm-9pm

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May

29

Citizen Preparedness Training REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dr. Iris J. Banister School #33 – 500 Webster Avenue, Rochester New York, 14609

Host: NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

2pm-3:30pm

Register

JULY

22

Hands-Only CPR Training – Provided by Ridge Road Fire District REGISTRATION REQUIRED

RRFD Headquarters, 1299 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Host: Ridge Road Fire District

6pm-9pm

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SEPT

23

Hands-Only CPR Training – Provided by Ridge Road Fire District REGISTRATION REQUIRED

RRFD Headquarters, 1299 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Host: Ridge Road Fire District

6pm-9pm

More Info