National RTAP – Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Enhancing Safety in Rural Transit
Our active shooter preparedness and mitigation training equips rural transit agencies with essential skills, fostering a safer environment. When employees are well-prepared for potential crisis situations, they contribute to a secure workplace and cultivate a culture of safety.
The Challenge
Since 1987, National RTAP personnel have assisted transit providers and offered training to enhance transportation in rural, small urban, and tribal communities. The agency enhances mobility for millions of Americans by providing training, technical assistance, reports, best practices, research, and peer assistance. To address the unfortunate trend in active shooter incidents, RTAP identified the need for a practical and informative active shooter preparedness program catered towards management and frontline workers. The goal was to have the training customized to provide guidance and best practices for RTAP’s unique rural environments.
Our Solution
Skye developed a customized blended training solution tailored to RTAP’s unique requirements. The Active Shooter Preparedness and Mitigation training was designed for two distinct groups: management personnel responsible for the preparedness plan and frontline workers interacting directly with the public.
Key features of the training solution include:
- Customized Modules: Separate modules for management and frontline workers, each with targeted content and learning objectives.
- Blended Learning Approach: A combination of instructor-led training, eLearning content, self-directed learning booklets, video commentaries, and interactive scenarios.
- Supportive Materials: Quick reference documents and checklists aid understanding and implementation of key concepts.
Training Structure:
The training follows the standard emergency response format: Prevention, Intervention, Mitigation, Response and Recovery. It covers:
- Essential knowledge and protocols for all transit personnel, including handling communication gaps.
- Clear leadership and decision-making processes during incidents.
- Making informed decisions on medical treatments and equipping vehicles appropriately.
- Coordinating with local law enforcement, understanding response times, and addressing gun laws implications.
By providing essential knowledge in various learning formats, RTAP’s agencies can effectively access and utilize information. The training’s realistic and practical approach heightens awareness and understanding of active shooter preparedness among RTAP employees.
The Results
Ultimately, RTAP’s management and frontline workers are now better equipped to create a safer environment for rural transit agencies and the communities they serve, ensuring a higher level of preparedness and response capability.
- Enhanced ability to respond to emergencies and make informed decisions.
- Seamless coordination with law enforcement.
- Improved skills in recognizing warning signs and implementing intervention methods.
- Support for employee well-being through access to essential resources.
