Education Programs and Resources
Whether you’re planning a neighborhood gathering, community festival or large-scale event, these resources can help support your planning process with additional trainings, preparedness tools, Lunch and Learn and Forum recordings and industry guidance.
This page provides additional support for event planning and preparation, including resources that may help organizers plan safer, more prepared and more successful events in Denver.
Looking for event requirements?
Visit the online Public Event Permitting Guide or download the printer-friendly Public Event Permitting PDF(PDF, 662KB) to reference while planning your event.
Lunch and Learn / Forum Materials
Access materials, presentations and resources shared through PEFP’s Lunch and Learn sessions and forums to learn more about event planning topics, preparedness considerations and available support resources.
Links:
View 2026 Forum Resources
View 2025 Forum Resources
Event Safety Planning Training Module
Use these tools to help develop, review and test an Emergency Action Plan for your event.
Emergency Action Plan Toolkit
Templates, planning guidance, training modules and exercises to support emergency preparedness and coordination with safety partners.
View EAP Toolkit Resources
Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Bundles
Scenario-based exercises that help event teams review and test their Emergency Action Plans.
View Tabletop Exercise Resources
Additional Preparedness Resources
Additional trainings and tools for organizers who want to build on their event safety planning.
DenverREADY Preparedness Program
Free one-hour preparedness trainings for event organizers and community members.
Topics include: Stop the Bleed, Active Shooter Preparedness, Emergency Response Basics and more.
Links: View Training Calendar | Request a DenverREADY Class
DenverLISTO
Spanish-language preparedness training through the DenverREADY community preparedness program.
Link: Request a DenverLISTO Class
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Center
Training and educational materials focused on emergency coordination, response structure and incident management.
Link: View FEMA ICS Resources
CISA Securing Public Gatherings Resources
Planning tools for safety and security considerations at public gatherings and special events.
Link: View CISA Resources
“If You See Something, Say Something®” Campaign
Public awareness resources focused on recognizing and reporting suspicious activity.
Link: View Campaign Resources
Weather & Outdoor Event Resources
Resources to help outdoor event organizers prepare for changing weather conditions.
Event Ready – Being Weather Ready for Outdoor Events
Weather preparedness tools, training materials and National Weather Service resources for outdoor events.
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Mental Health & Community Awareness
Resources that support awareness, preparedness and response education.
WellPower – Mental Health First Aid
Training focused on recognizing and responding to mental health concerns in community settings.
Link: View Mental Health First Aid Resources
CELL Community Awareness Program 2.0
Training focused on preparedness, situational awareness and public safety education.
Link: View CELL CAP 2.0 Resources
Industry & Professional Resources
Resources that may be most useful for larger, recurring or professionally managed events.
Event Safety Alliance
Event safety and operational planning resources.
Link: View ESA Resources
ANSI Event Safety Standards
Peer-reviewed event safety standards, including weather preparedness, crowd management and event security.
Link: View ANSI Event Safety Standards
National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security
Training, research and educational resources related to sports and event safety and security.
Link: View NCS4 Resources
International Festivals & Events Association
Professional development and industry resources for festivals and events professionals.
Link: View IFEA Resources
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