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Find local trainings, community events, and volunteer opportunities to help build a more prepared Rochester.

Events are hosted by Ready Rochester and our partners, and are open to everyone.

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.

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CPR & First Aid
Ham Radio & Emergency Comms
Everyday Preparedness
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CERT Alumni Meetups
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All Upcoming and Active Events

HAM Radio Technician Licensing Class Series

Start date: September 3, 2026
End date: October 15, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Host: Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum / K3NEM

A free virtual event

7-week class on Thursdays from Sept 03-Oct 15, 6:30pm-9:30pm

HAM Radio Technician Licensing Class

Start date: September 15, 2026
End date: November 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Host: Rochester Amateur Radio Association
Virtual – Zoom (will receive Zoom link once you email the above address)
Classes will be held each Tuesday
Email to register: education@rochesterham.org
EMAIL HERE
Rochester Amateur Radio Association

(9 weeks, free for RaRa members – $30/yr membership)

Build Community, Not Bunkers

Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Host: American Resiliency – Rochester Chapter + Ready Rochester
Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY 14608
REGISTER HERE
American Resiliency

Free; local Rochester edition

AHA First Aid Training – Penfield EMS

Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Host: Penfield Webster Emergency Medical Services
1585 Jackson Road, Penfield, NY 14526
REGISTER HERE

Free; certification card available for a small fee

Financial Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Host: City of Rochester
UPrep Charter School, 1290 Lake Ave Rochester, NY 14613
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

A Free Event

Bunker Not Required & Ready Rochester Table @ Abundance Co-Op Wellness Fair

Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Host: Abundance Co-Op (our local Bunker Not Required group is featuring Ready Rochester at their table!)
571 South Ave, Rochester NY 14620

Hands-Only CPR Training

Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Host: Ridge Road Fire District
RRFD Headquarters, 1299 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Free; no certification

Ready Rochester at the Fairport Music Festival 

Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 6 N Main St & Liftbridge Lane, Fairport, NY 14450
TICKET REQUIRED
Copy of Common Emergencies in Rochester, NY

Ticket required: $25 Presale/$30 Door

Stop by the Ready Rochester booth between 12-4pm on Saturday for swag & training info!

AHA CPR & AED Training – Penfield EMS

Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Host: Penfield Webster Emergency Medical Services
1585 Jackson Road, Penfield, NY 14526
REGISTER HERE

Free; certification card available for a small fee

Monthly CERT Meetup

Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Host: Ready Rochester
Flying Squirrel Community Space, 285 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY 14608

CERT alumni welcome to join Ready Rochester members for hands-on skill review and tabletop exercise

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