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Prepare Your Team to Survive Active Threat Situations
Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere—workplaces, schools, public spaces. When seconds matter, proper training saves lives. Our professional AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) program equips your team with the skills and confidence to respond effectively during active violence situations.
Understanding the threat is the first step toward effective preparedness. These statistics highlight why training is essential for every organization.
Nearly half of all active shooter incidents happen in commercial or workplace settings, making employee training critical for business safety.
Most active shooter events are over before police arrive. Your employees' immediate response in the first minutes determines survival outcomes.
The majority of incidents conclude before law enforcement can respond. Employees must know how to protect themselves without waiting for help.
Understanding typical shooter profiles and behaviors helps employees recognize warning signs and respond appropriately during incidents.
The majority of casualties occur in the first moments of an attack. Immediate, trained response is crucial to minimizing harm.
From retail to education, healthcare to manufacturing—no workplace is immune to active violence threats.
Understanding your options during an active threat situation is critical. Each situation is unique and requires immediate assessment and decision-making.
If there is an accessible escape path, evacuate immediately. This is often the safest option when you can safely distance yourself from danger.
If evacuation isn't possible, find a secure location to hide. Lock and barricade doors, silence phones, and remain quiet.
As a last resort when your life is in imminent danger, take action to disrupt or incapacitate the shooter.
Important: While "Run, Hide, Fight" provides a basic framework, our professional AVIRT training goes far beyond these basics, teaching advanced decision-making, medical intervention, and immediate response strategies.
Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT) is the most current and comprehensive active shooter response program available. It goes beyond traditional "Run, Hide, Fight" to provide practical, life-saving skills your team can use immediately.
Emphasizes rapid decision-making in the critical first moments when most casualties occur.
Includes hemorrhage control training to save lives after the threat is neutralized.
Realistic workplace scenarios help employees understand how training applies to your facility.
Advanced strategies including situational awareness, decision trees, and communication protocols.
Our complete active violence response training covers everything your team needs to survive and respond effectively.
Learn to recognize warning signs and suspicious behavior before violence occurs. Prevention through awareness is the first line of defense.
Develop rapid decision-making skills under extreme stress. Learn to assess situations quickly and choose the best survival strategy.
Critical hemorrhage control training that saves lives. Learn to treat severe bleeding until professional help arrives.
Proper communication with 911, law enforcement, and colleagues during and after an incident.
Customized training based on your actual workplace layout, exits, and potential threats.
How to respond when police arrive and what to expect during and after law enforcement response.
No workplace is immune to active violence threats. Preparedness is essential across all industries and facility types.
Protect employees in office environments where evacuation routes and safe rooms must be identified.
Schools, colleges, and universities need specialized training for staff and students. Learn more →
Hospitals and clinics face unique challenges with patients, visitors, and multiple entry points.
Stores and shopping centers with public access require employee training for customer and staff safety. Learn more →
Industrial facilities need site-specific plans considering machinery, hazardous materials, and large workspaces. Learn more →
Hotels, restaurants, and event spaces must protect guests and staff in open, public environments. Learn more →
Churches, synagogues, and mosques require security planning for congregations and staff.
Municipal and government facilities need comprehensive plans for employees and public visitors. Learn more →
Job sites face unique challenges with temporary structures and changing layouts. Learn more →
View all 16 industries we serve
See how comprehensive AVIRT training compares to basic active shooter awareness programs.
| Training Component | Basic Awareness | AVIRT Training |
|---|---|---|
| Run-Hide-Fight Basics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Decision Making | ✗ | ✓ |
| Stop the Bleed Medical Training | ✗ | ✓ |
| Facility-Specific Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hands-On Practice Scenarios | ✗ | ✓ |
| Situational Awareness Training | Basic | ✓ Comprehensive |
| Law Enforcement Coordination | ✗ | ✓ |
| Post-Incident Procedures | ✗ | ✓ |
| Instructor Credentials | Varies | ✓ Military/Emergency Response |
| Certification Provided | Sometimes | ✓ Official AVIRT Certificate |
Bottom Line: AVIRT provides comprehensive, practical training that goes far beyond basic awareness to give your team real survival skills. Learn more about AVIRT training →
AVIRT training typically takes 4-8 hours depending on the depth of coverage and size of your group. We offer flexible scheduling including half-day, full-day, and multi-session formats to accommodate your operational needs. On-site training is available for convenience.
Yes! We strongly recommend on-site training because it allows us to customize the program to your actual facility layout, exits, safe rooms, and specific threats. Training in your real environment significantly improves retention and response effectiveness.
Every employee benefits from AVIRT training. We recommend training all staff members who work in your facility, including administrators, managers, front-line employees, security personnel, and maintenance staff. The more people trained, the safer your workplace becomes.
Stop the Bleed is hemorrhage control training that teaches how to control severe bleeding using tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure techniques. It's included because most active shooter casualties occur from blood loss, and immediate treatment in the first minutes dramatically increases survival rates. This medical component sets AVIRT apart from basic awareness training.
Yes. AVIRT training is designed to be appropriate for employees of all ages and physical abilities. The training focuses on decision-making and practical strategies rather than physical confrontation. We tailor content to your specific workforce and facility characteristics.
We recommend refresher training annually to maintain preparedness and update employees on any facility changes or new best practices. New employees should receive training during onboarding. Many organizations also conduct brief quarterly reminders to keep awareness high.
Yes, we provide specialized active violence training for K-12 schools and higher education institutions. School training includes age-appropriate content for staff, students, and administrators, as well as coordination with school resource officers and local law enforcement.
More questions? Visit our complete FAQ page or contact us directly.
Combine AVIRT with other essential safety programs for complete emergency preparedness.
Protect your team with professional active violence response training. AVIRT training can save lives when seconds count.
Military-Trained Instructors | On-Site Training Available | Serving Texas & Surrounding States
Format: Online Interactive
Tier: 2
Course ID: 3373
Languages: English, Spanish, Thai, Chinese (Simplified), German, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
