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.
Local Training Opportunities
JUNE
17
Monthly CERT Meetup
Flying Squirrel Community Center, 285 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY 14608
CERT alumni welcome to join Ready Rochester members for hands-on skill review and tabletop exercise
Host: Ready Rochester
7am-2pm
JUNE
20
93rd Rochester Hamfest – $10 at the door for non-members (free for RaRa members)
Barnard Fire Department Park – 410 Maiden Ln, Rochester, NY 14616
Bringing together radio operators, vendors, flea market sellers, tech talks, raffles, food, and free license testing
Host: Rochester Amateur Radio Association (RaRa)
7am-2pm
JUNE
27-28
Monroe County ARES/RACES HAM Radio Field Days
Irving Kent Memorial Park 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster NY 14580
Special visitor/beginner station with seasoned HAM radio mentors. See antennas, radios, and gear in action!
Host: Monroe County ARES(Amateur Radio Emergency Service)/RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service)
TBD
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
JULY
25
Bunker Not Required: A community emergency preparedness workshop – $20 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Virtual Event – Register for Link
Host: American Resiliency – Rochester Chapter
2pm-5pm
August
09
SAVE THE DATE – Build Community, Not Bunkers (Local Rochester edition)
In-Person (Location TBD)
Host: American Resiliency – Rochester Chapter
TBD
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
Past Events
Apr
30
SKYWARN™ Severe Weather Spotting Training – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Virtual
Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo
7pm-9pm
May
01
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
May
20
Hands-Only CPR Training – Provided by Safety Team Solutions – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Flying Squirrel Community Center, 285 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY 14608
Host: Safety Team Solutions & Ready Rochester Inc
6pm-8pm
May
21
STOP THE BLEED® Training – Provided by the City of Rochester Fire Department – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
1190 Scottsville Road, Room 117 A&B
Host: City of Rochester Fire Department & Ready Rochester Inc
5:30pm-8:30pm
MAY
23-24
HAM Radio Licensing Class – REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Email: ars.n7ji @ gmail.com
Virtual – Zoom (will receive Zoom link once you email the above address)
Host: American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
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
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
6:30pm