At Westshore E.M.R, we offer comprehensive Active Shooter/Assailant (with Stop the Bleed) training, designed to provide civilians with the necessary skills and strategies to survive an active shooter or assailant event. This training is built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy, which was developed in 2004 and has since become a vital framework for responding to violent threats in civilian environments. The course covers critical survival techniques, what to expect when law enforcement arrives, and how to assist others through immediate medical care.
The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course equips participants with life-saving skills, focusing on practical actions that increase survival chances during an active shooter or assailant scenario. In addition, the course incorporates Stop the Bleed techniques, empowering civilians to provide critical medical assistance by controlling bleeding in the event of injury. The goal is to ensure that participants are prepared, confident, and capable of responding effectively in high-stress situations.
Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) Strategy: Learn how to apply the ADD strategy to navigate active shooter situations. This approach includes avoiding danger when possible, denying the shooter access to secure areas, and defending yourself and others if absolutely necessary.
Survival Techniques: Learn how to increase your chances of survival during an active shooter or assailant event, focusing on movement, cover, and strategic decision-making in the heat of the moment.
What to Expect When the Police Arrive: Understand how to cooperate with law enforcement when they respond to an active shooter scenario. This portion of the training covers how to identify yourself, follow instructions, and help police understand the situation quickly to prevent confusion.
Medical Issues and First Aid: The course includes Stop the Bleed techniques, teaching participants how to control bleeding and provide immediate medical care. This is essential in cases of gunshot wounds or other serious injuries where quick action can save lives.
History and Prevalence of Active Shooter Events: Gain an understanding of the historical context of active shooter incidents and the prevalence of these events in various environments. This knowledge helps participants recognize the need for preparedness and proactive response planning.
Civilian Response Options: Learn different response strategies based on the specifics of the situation, including when to flee, hide, or fight back if necessary.
Considerations for Conducting Drills: This section covers how to conduct realistic drills for yourself, your family, or your organization, ensuring that everyone knows how to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.
Businesses and Organizations: This training is ideal for businesses and organizations that want to prepare their staff for an active shooter or assailant situation. Ensuring employees understand how to react to such an event is critical to workplace safety.
Schools and Universities: Educational institutions can benefit from this training to prepare staff and students for potential active shooter situations. It’s essential to equip everyone with the skills and knowledge to react calmly and effectively.
Community Groups: Community leaders, religious groups, and anyone organizing public events can greatly benefit from this training, ensuring that people know how to react in a crisis.
General Public: Anyone who wants to be better prepared for an active shooter situation, especially in public places, should consider this course to gain life-saving skills.
Expert Instructors: Our instructors have real-world experience and are experts in active shooter response training. They provide realistic, practical instruction that ensures you are fully prepared for a potential crisis.
Hands-On Learning: We offer interactive drills and role-playing scenarios to help participants experience real-world situations, allowing them to respond confidently under pressure.
Comprehensive Training: Our course includes both the CRASE framework for civilian response and Stop the Bleed techniques, ensuring that you not only know how to react during an active shooter event but also how to help others medically in an emergency.
Tailored to Your Needs: Whether you’re part of a business, school, or community organization, we tailor the training to fit your specific environment and the unique challenges you might face.
Increased Survival Chances: Learn strategies that can help you survive an active shooter or assailant event by making the right decisions quickly.
Effective Medical Response: Be prepared to provide immediate care to injured individuals, including controlling bleeding and managing other medical emergencies until professional help arrives.
Confidence in Crisis: Gain the confidence to respond effectively, whether that means evacuating, hiding, or defending yourself and others.
Practical Training: Our course is designed to provide realistic, actionable skills that you can apply in any emergency situation.
At Westshore E.M.R, we are committed to preparing individuals and organizations for the worst-case scenarios. Our Active Shooter/Assailant (with Stop the Bleed) training provides the necessary skills to survive and assist others during an active shooter or assailant event. By learning the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy, survival techniques, and critical medical interventions, you’ll be ready to act swiftly and effectively in an emergency. Sign up today to ensure you’re equipped with the life-saving knowledge to protect yourself and others in times of crisis.
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