Emergency management training is available for all SDSU employees with in-person training and on demand presentations. Employees are also encouraged to participate in situation-based active threat and active shooter training sessions. Active threat and shooter trainings are presented by Emergency Management and University Police personnel. There are many training and educational resources available to aid in the preparedness of the SDSU community.
Active Threat Training
- In-Person trainings
- On demand active threat training invitation is sent to all employees and students. Please contact Emergency Management with any questions.
- Surviving an Active Shooter Event (Video Copyright © 2012 City of Houston)
- Tips to survive an active shooter (Dept. of Homeland Security)
- Active Shooter: What You Can Do (FEMA)
Off-Brookings Campus Employees are encouraged to register to attend in-person sessions in Brookings or view the online training modules. Local jurisdictions have protocols that supplement the University Management Plan. Please contact Emergency Management for details regarding appropriate local emergency management details.
First Aid and CPR/AED Training
The Miller Wellness Center periodically holds CPR, AED and First Aid Training during the year. Interested participants can register online, in person at the Wellness Center customer service desk, or over the phone at 605-697-9355. The cost to attend is $60 for a student, affiliate or employee and $80 for nonmembers. Registration closes one week prior to class.
The STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course guides individuals through the three methods of bleeding control using video demonstrations, interactive learning and spontaneous quizzes. This STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course is free to all students and can be taken multiple times to learn and refresh knowledge of the STOP THE BLEED® Course. Please visit STOP THE BLEED® to find a course near you. (Note: This course is not a certification. To receive a certificate you are required to complete an additional hands-on session that covers all the bleeding control skills, direct pressure, wound packing and tourniquet application taught by STOP THE BLEED® instructors.)
National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) Online Training
SDSU is committed to promoting integrated emergency management principles and practices through the application of NIMS, ICS and an all-hazards approach. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide approach for government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic incidents regardless of cause, size or complexity.
ICS is a management system designed to enable effective and efficient incident management activities that operate within a common organizational structure. To achieve compliance with the training requirements specified under NIMS, SDSU has developed this Online Training Self-Learning Guide for persons involved with emergency planning, response and/or recovery efforts on campus. This includes all EMT Members and backups identified to support the university's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Prior to completing the IS courses, you must register for a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers online training for NIMS and ICS free of charge.
Additional Training Opportunities
- Environmental Health and Safety offers training such as Fire extinguisher training.
- University Police Department at SDSU campus offer many educational resources for preparedness and prevention.
- National Weather Service (NWS) Skywarn Storm Spotter Training: Every Spring, the NWS will host a training for students, faculty and staff to learn how to spot severe weather and report it to the NWS. Be on the lookout for training dates each Spring.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS): FEMA offers free online trainings to learn the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The size, frequency, complexity, and scope of incidents vary, but all involve a range of personnel and organizations to coordinate efforts to save lives, stabilize the incident, and protect property and the environment. NIMS defines this comprehensive approach. I For more information on NIMS, please go to our NIMS Information.
- Department of Homeland Security - If you see something, say something (R): Take the Challenge
Active Threat Training Q and A
Preparedness starts with you. This training can save a life, whether on campus or elsewhere. We are asked for this information, and we are responding to that request. People with this information often report that it brings a sense of empowerment and peace of mind. It encourages you to ask that powerful “What if…?” question and can be generalized by employing the same process to prepare for any kind of emergency.
Always be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.
If You See Something, Say Something™ to local authorities. That includes suspicious packages, people behaving strangely or someone using strange communications.
Observe warning signs that might include unusual or violent communications, substance abuse, expressed anger or intent to cause harm. These warning signs may increase over time.
Have an exit plan.
Identify exits and areas to hide wherever you go, including work, school and special events.
Lean Lifesaving skills such as “You are the Help Until Help Arrives” and first aid to assist the wounded before help arrives.
Take training and encourage those around you to take training as well.
We recommend completing the training once a year to stay up to date on information and to refresh your memory.
Emergency Management Quiz Spring/Summer Newsletter!
- What does the acronym "FEMA" stand for?
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
What is the purpose of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
b. To coordinate and manage response efforts during emergencies.
What is the "Incident Command System (ICS)" used for in emergency management?
b. To manage resources and respond to incidents