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Active Violence & Emergency Response Training for Workplaces and Community Groups

A practical safety class for organizations in Salinas, Monterey County and beyond.

Build skills to respond in the first moments of an emergency.

Active Violence & Emergency Response Training

This course prepares your team to respond in the first moments of an emergency. Participants learn how to stay aware of early warning signs, make quick decisions, and take safe steps to protect themselves and others.

The training covers how to:

Create a simple action plan
Recognize signs of a potential threat
Choose safe response options
Use bleeding-control skills
Work with emergency responders

This class also supports California employers working to meet the workplace violence prevention requirements under SB 553.

We offer flexible formats for organizations across Salinas, Monterey County, the Bay Area, and Northern California.

Get in touch about group training. Email us here.

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What You’ll Learn

We train organizations across Salinas, Monterey County, the Bay Area, and Northern California to respond confidently in the first moments of an emergency. During this course, participants build practical skills they can use right away.

Step-by-step what a trainee learns

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Create a simple Emergency Action Plan

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Choose the safest action in the first moments of an incident

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Spot early warning signs of concerning behaviour

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Use bleeding-control skills until professional help arrives

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Respond quickly and safely in a high-stress situation

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Build confidence to take calm, practical steps

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Emergencies Can Happen in Any Setting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training is useful for any workplace or community group.
It supports:

Business owners and managers
Childcare providers and teachers
Healthcare staff
Frontline employees
Community organizations
Volunteers and local agencies

No prior medical or safety experience is required.

Where This Training Helps

Workplace types requiring AVERT training including offices schools healthcare and retail

AVIRT Training is appropriate for all types of venues such as:

What You Can Expect from Varnel

We provide training that is clear, practical, and easy to use in real situations. Organizations across Salinas, Monterey County, and Northern California choose Varnel because:

Certified instructors with experience supporting local workplaces and community groups
Bilingual training options (English and Spanish)
Flexible formats — online modules + in-person practice
On-site group sessions available
OSHA-aligned safety training
Support for California workplace violence requirements (SB 553)

Our goal is to help your team feel prepared, steady, and confident if an emergency occurs.

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Ready to Train Your Team?

We offer blended online and in-person training across Salinas, Monterey County, the Bay Area, and Northern California.

Whether you’re preparing a small workplace, a childcare program, a nonprofit, or a community group, we’ll help you set up the right training plan.

Get in touch for group training options