Emergency Preparedness Training

Free Public Training Courses Available

Comox Valley Emergency Management has several emergency preparedness training workshops offered free of charge to the community.

2025 Amateur Radio Course - Comox Valley Emergency Management

Join the Emergency Radio Communication Team for a five-day amateur radio course beginning Sunday, April 27th, 2025.

  • Five Consecutive Sundays (April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25)
  • Facilitated by members of the Comox Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) 
  • 9:00 am to 3:30 pm each day
  • Final test on May 25, 2025

To register, email emergencyprogram@comoxvalleyrd.ca or call 250-334-6000 and ask for Comox Valley Emergency Management.


Personal/Family Preparedness and Neighbourhood Preparedness workshops:

  • Host a personal/family emergency preparedness session as a topic at your next workplace safety meeting or social gathering/street party or BBQ
  • Host a neighbourhood-focused preparedness session for your street, cul-de-sac, apartment block, strata or association

Please contact us if you are interested in hosting a session for your neighbourhood or workplace!


Comox Fire Rescue Public Training

Visit the Comox Fire Rescue Public Education website to learn about a variety of training open to the public in Comox.


Emergency Management Climate Readiness (EMCR) Training

Visit the EMRC Training website to find listings of available emergency management courses.


Learn how to train to be a part of our valuable local Emergency Support Services team.
 

Emergency Support Services  (ESS)Training