Active violenceemergency response
Evidence-based training for recognizing threats, coordinating with law enforcement, and protecting lives during active violence incidents.
React in a crisisbefore help arrives
In today's unpredictable world, your ability to react in a crisis is a matter of life and death. AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) gives you the tools to recognize warning signs, react quickly in an active shooter situation, and control life-threatening bleeding.
The pillars ofAVIRT
AVIRT goes beyond passive response. It is an active shooter response training program with hands-on techniques to stop life-threatening bleeding.
Recognize Warning Signs
Learn to use situational awareness to identify potential threats before they escalate.
Decide How to Respond
Gain the confidence to make critical decisions, whether to escape, evade, or attack.
Stop the Bleed
Master life-saving techniques to control bleeding in emergency situations. Uncontrolled bleeding can be fatal in minutes.
Training forreal-world response
At the HelpNow Project, we are dedicated to educating and empowering communities with essential emergency response skills. AVIRT training is accessible for anyone and developed by professionals with expertise in law enforcement, private security, and the medical field.
Course curriculum
- Recognizing behavioral and environmental warning signs
- Decision-making: escape, evade, or attack
- Emergency bleeding control and tourniquet application
- Coordinating with law enforcement and first responders
- Scenario drills and annual refresher recommendations
What they aresaying about us
“The AVIRT course was relevant, well-organized, and gave my family the confidence we needed to be prepared. We highly recommend this program.”
Reggie T.
Resident, Fort Myers, FL
“More than what I expected. The focus on situational awareness and threat assessments was eye-opening, but the training for bleeding control was over the top impressive.”
David V.
Tampa, FL
“This is not only important for the church safety team. This training took mine and my wife’s overall emergency preparation skills to the next level.”
Robert & Lisa S.
Port Charlotte, FL
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Don't wait until it's too late. The most effective safety plan is a proactive one. Our instructors are ready to bring this vital training to your organization.