CERT Training Exercise at Fire Academy, Randall's Island, April 2026
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The FDNY, in partnership with NYC Emergency Management, hosted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training exercise on April 26, 2026, at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island. The full-scale exercise trained volunteers in search-and-rescue operations, trauma care and triage, subway and critical infrastructure safety, and crowd management. The training is part of ongoing citywide preparedness efforts ahead of high-profile events including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 celebrations.
“"It's definitely going to be a busy summer with the World Cup and America250. We know we're going to need all hands on deck," FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn said.”
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The FDNY and NYC Emergency Management conducted a full-scale CERT training exercise at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island on April 26, 2026. The exercise trained community volunteers in search-and-rescue operations, trauma care and triage, subway safety, and crowd management, concluding with a disaster simulation.
Affected parties include municipal emergency management agencies and community volunteers seeking to support first responders during large-scale events. While this training creates no compliance obligations, organizations planning for major 2026 activations in New York City may find the CERT volunteer program relevant for augmenting emergency response capacity.
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- 2026-04-26
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- Fire Academy on Randall's Island
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FDNY hosts NYC Emergency Management at the Fire Academy to conduct training of volunteers to enhance readiness ahead of high-profile 2026 events
April 26, 2026
The FDNY, in partnership with New York City Emergency Management, hosted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training exercise on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Department's Fire Academy on Randall's Island. The full-scale training event helps strengthen citywide preparedness ahead of major upcoming events across New York City.
The exercise brought together CERT volunteers—trained community members who support first responders during emergencies and large-scale events—for hands-on training designed to enhance readiness, coordination and situational awareness. The training is part of ongoing efforts to prepare for high-profile activations, including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 celebrations.
"It's definitely going to be a busy summer with the World Cup and America250. We know we're going to need all hands on deck," FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn said. "Any help that we can get is much appreciated, and having these trained members out there in the community that we can activate at any time is a huge benefit to us."
The training focused on key areas, including search-and-rescue operations, trauma care and triage, subway and critical infrastructure safety, and crowd management.
The day concluded with a disaster simulation, allowing CERT members to apply the skills they learned throughout the day in a coordinated, high-pressure environment.
Learn more and apply to become a CERT volunteer here.
FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn said it will be a busy summer in New York City, adding: "Any help that we can get is much appreciated, and having these trained members out there in the community that we can activate at any time is a huge benefit to us."
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