Emergency management training and exercises
University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command offers a wide range of emergency preparedness trainings and exercises designed to strengthen readiness at all levels of the institution. Our training portfolio includes both foundational and advanced offerings that support the development of practical skills, institutional coordination and a culture of resilience across northern NSHE campuses.
Whether you're a student seeking personal preparedness guidance, faculty or staff member looking to refine your departmental response procedures, or an institutional leader interested in tabletop exercises that simulate complex incidents, UOR–NC can deliver tailored training experiences that align with your goals and operational context.
Key training topics include:
- Tabletop exercises and functional drills
- COOP and EAP plan familiarization
- Crisis leadership and decision-making through tabletop exercises for senior leadership
Request training
All trainings are available by request and can be delivered in-person, virtually, or in hybrid formats depending on your needs. Each session is designed to enhance both individual safety and institutional continuity during emergencies and disruptions. UOR–NC will work with you to schedule, design, and deliver a training experience that builds confidence and capability.
Emergency management training options
Explore a range of emergency management training opportunities designed to support all roles and experience levels.
Prepared, Not Scared training covers situational awareness, human responses when confronted with an emergency, and actions to take in the first 30 seconds of any critical situation. It is an interactive session, where participants will gain skills on how to be aware of crucial details and make immediate observations for any incident where lives are on the line. Active assailant incidents are covered in the training but is not the primary focus.
This training is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of emergency preparedness using our Emergency Action Plan Template. The template serves as a step-by-step guide for creating a complete plan tailored to various incidents that could occur on campus. It can be customized for your building or satellite location, helping you identify and prioritize unique risks while adapting response strategies accordingly. Through hands-on instruction, participants will learn how to apply the template effectively, ensuring teams are not only prepared for emergencies but equipped to respond confidently to any situation.
Prepare your division, department, or unit for any emergency or disruption that could affect daily operations. This training will assist you in the development of a customized Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), ensuring essential services and critical functions continue during challenging periods. Participants will learn how to craft effective contingency plans, identify, and prioritize critical functions, and establish adaptable protocols that enable teams to respond and thrive under pressure. COOPs support a resilient institution where operations not only endure disruptions but remain strong and effective, even in the face of uncertainty.
Request a tabletop exercise using an all-hazards approach to prepare for a broad range of scenarios, including human-caused, technological, and natural events. Participants will work through a simulated disaster scenario followed by a facilitated discussion with thought-provoking questions that draw on the institution’s existing plans, processes, and procedures. The exercise guides participants through the key phases of emergency management—prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery—while strengthening situational awareness, collaboration, and readiness for diverse threats.
Brief, but impactful training session emphasizes personal responsibility and equips participants with tools and confidence to respond effectively in any emergency scenario.
This training equips employees to respond confidently to human-caused threats through structured actions, accurate information gathering, and clear communication. It emphasizes taking all threats seriously, remaining calm under pressure, prioritizing life safety, preserving evidence, and coordinating effectively with authorities. By strengthening preparedness, situational awareness, and threat assessment, the program builds organizational resilience through a consistent, all-threats approach.
If your group has specific training need in Preparedness, Prevention, Mitigation, Response, or Recovery, we can support you. Submit a request and we will develop and deliver a customized training program aligned with your goals and focused on strengthening your team’s resilience.
State- and national-level training options
In addition to campus-based offerings, a wide range of self-paced and instructor-led emergency management courses are available through the National Disaster and Emergency University and the Nevada Training and Qualification System.
To participate in courses offered through either system, individuals must obtain a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). This unique ID is required to register for and receive credit for FEMA-sponsored training.
State-level training
For those seeking state-level training opportunities, the Nevada Training and Qualification System (NVNTQS) — managed by the Nevada Division of Emergency Management — provides access to upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, exercise participation, and credentialing pathways aligned with state and federal standards.
National-level training
The National Disaster and Emergency Management University, a national training platform hosted by FEMA, offers covering topics such as emergency planning, disaster response, continuity of operations, and public information and are suitable for individuals at all experience levels.