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:
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Create a simple action plan
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Recognize signs of a potential threat
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Choose safe response options
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Use bleeding-control skills
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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.
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Get in touch about group training. Email us here.
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
Create a simple Emergency Action Plan
Choose the safest action in the first moments of an incident
Spot early warning signs of concerning behaviour
Use bleeding-control skills until professional help arrives
Respond quickly and safely in a high-stress situation
Build confidence to take calm, practical steps
Emergencies Can Happen in Any Setting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training is useful for any workplace or community group.
It supports:
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Business owners and managers
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Childcare providers and teachers
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Healthcare staff
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Frontline employees
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Community organizations
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Volunteers and local agencies
No prior medical or safety experience is required.
Where This Training Helps
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:
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Certified instructors with experience supporting local workplaces and community groups
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Bilingual training options (English and Spanish)
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Flexible formats — online modules + in-person practice
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On-site group sessions available
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OSHA-aligned safety training
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Support for California workplace violence requirements (SB 553)
Our goal is to help your team feel prepared, steady, and confident if an emergency occurs.
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