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
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
Apr
28
SKYWARN™ Severe Weather Spotting Training – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Virtual
Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo
10am-12pm
Apr
30
SKYWARN™ Severe Weather Spotting Training – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Virtual
Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo
7pm-9pm
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
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
MAY
20
SKYWARN™ Severe Weather Spotting Training – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Virtual
Host: National Weather Service – Buffalo
7pm-9pm
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
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
2pm-3:30pm
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
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