Training
Training is a critical component to preparedness. The University offers and supports a wide variety of training opportunities that support emergency preparedness. This section outlines those opportunities and how to get involved.
This section does not cover every training opportunity offered to the University community. We frequently develop and conduct custom training for units that have specific requests and/or statutory requirements. Please contact either the Emergency Management or the University Police Department to discuss training ideas and requests.
The Safe Redbirds Ambassadors provide training by request to groups on campus. You can arrange training for your group via the Training and Simulations Interest Form. The trainings offered from Safe Redbirds Ambassadors include the following:
- Cyber and Electronic Safety ~ 1 hour
This presentation focuses on cellphone safety, social media safety, email phishing scams, and identity theft. Attendees will learn how to protect their devices and how to avoid becoming a victim of theft, scams, blackmail, and other crimes.
- Bird Watch ~ 1 hour
This presentation addresses topics such as crime reporting, dealing with hostile people and other threats, and being a good Redbird. Participants will also learn about the various campus safety measures and initiatives that are currently in place.
- Personal Safety ~ 1 hour
This presentation gives participants an overview of crime on campus, including the types and potential causes. Additionally, participants will learn about things such as the blue lights on campus, when to call the police, and the safety resources on campus. This presentation is delivered in lecture format.
- Emergency Preparedness ~ 30 mins
This presentation is scenario-based discussion, where presenters ask participants how they might respond to realistic emergency situations. The interactive discussion is designed to immerse participants in a learning environment.
Topics included in the session include:
- ISU Emergency Alert (what it is, how it works)
- Emergency Guides (In the Safe Redbirds App and in classrooms)
- Emergency Scenarios
- Weather
- Evacuation Assembly Areas & Accountability
- Safe Redbirds App ~ 30 minutes
This presentation takes the audience members into a deep dive into the ISU Safe Redbirds Application. Are you walking to your car alone after dark? Have you seen something you need to report to authorities? Would you know what to do if there were an emergency in your space? The Safe Redbirds app can help you do all these things, and more. Let us show you safety features and the helpful information that is available. The app has interactive tools, helpful maps and displays, and a shortcut to all the University's safety links. Safety starts with you; the Safe Redbirds app can help!
Fire Safety ~ 30 minutes
This presentation highlights important ways to prevent fires and what to do in a fire. Topics covered include:
- Sources of ignition and fuels
- Cooking safety
- Smoke alarms and sprinklers
- Fire response
- Lithium-ion batteries
Simulations
- Emergency Preparedness Bingo ~ 30 minutes
This simple and fun simulation adds a twist on the traditional Bingo game by combining knowledge and luck. Players face emergency preparedness questions, determine the correct answers, and then find the corresponding images to the answers on their Bingo card. (4 to 20 participants)
- Escape the Nest ~ 1 hour
In this simulation, while helping clean out a late family member’s home who happened to be a passionate doomsday prepper, a tornado warning is issued, and players must get to safety. To survive, players solve a variety of mind-boggling puzzles using miscellaneous items left behind. Logic, teamwork, and thinking outside of the box are all necessary to succeed and survive. (5 to 14 participants)
- Extreme Event ~ 1 hour
A popular hands-on simulation with a focus on teamwork to build community resilience through decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking. Each participant assumes an important community role. Participants work together to help their community through a natural disaster. (12, 16 or 20 participants)
- Prepardy ~ 30 minutes
Test your expertise in different emergency preparedness topics in this competitive, answer-and-question format simulation. Not only is speed important, as you want to be the first team to hit the buzzer button, but also knowledge in safety as you receive points the more prompts you get correct. (3, 6, or 9 participants)
- Survey Says ~ 30 minutes
How well do you know emergency preparedness? We surveyed faculty, staff, and students on campus to gather their best answers for safety and emergency preparedness topics. In this competitive simulation, players are against one another to see who knows emergency preparedness and campus best! (8-10 participants)
Explore Other Training
- CPR/AED ~ 2 hour
Illinois State University offers American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR/AED training and certification to the ISU community at a cost of $25 per attendee. This training teaches lay rescuers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adult, child and infant victims. Attendees also learn to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. Visit the Environmental Health and Safety website to view upcoming CPR/AED classes. If you would like to receive more information about CPR/AED training, contact Environmental Health and Safety at (309) 438-8325
- Personal Safety ~ times vary
Redbird AWARE – 2.5 hours
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- Redbird AWARE is a free 2.5-hour self-defense introduction course for all genders. It includes prevention techniques and introductory self-defense options that may reduce the risk of exposure to crime.
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R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense – 12-hour program
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- The basis of the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) system is realistic self defense for Women (not a martial arts program). It provides women and young girls with an environment to nurture and develop positive skills, attitudes, belief in self and physical fitness. It is structured as a WOMEN ONLY course and taught by certified R.A.D. instructors.
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- Targeted Violence Training ~ 90 minutes
Introduces participants to preventing, preparing for and responding to active shooter or aggressor incidents. Divided into three modules, the class covers prevention, preparedness and response.
- Fire Extinguisher ~ 30-60 minutes
Fire extinguisher training is beneficial in learning how to assess early-stage fires and properly use a fire extinguisher to protect life and property. This can help people feel more confident and prepared to act and can reduce panic. Professional instructors will provide an overview of extinguisher types, when fire extinguisher use can be effective, common fire hazards, evacuation procedures, the P.A.S.S. technique, and more. If you would like to receive more information about fire extinguisher training, contact Environmental Health and Safety at (309) 438-8325.
- Stop the Bleed ~ 30 minutes
In a Stop the Bleed course, you'll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life. If you would like to receive more information about Stop the Bleed training, contact Environmental Health and Safety at (309) 438-8325.