Emergency Preparedness Training
New Hire Emergency Preparedness Overview Training:
A 15 minute power-point presentation with Q&A is conducted monthly or as needed, as part of Human Resources’ New Hire Employee Orientation Program. Trainer: Gayle Orr-Smith, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
SF State Multi-Hazard Emergency Plan Overview and Introduction
to the SEMS/NIMS/ICS emergency management systems for all employees.
FEMA and CAL EMA Certified Trainer: Gayle Orr-Smith, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
San Francisco State University Emergency Team Training:
Specialized training is provided annually for employees designated as a building coordinator or building emergency team member, EOC team members, or other members of the campus emergency management team. Specialized training includes, but is not limited to SEMS / NIMS / ICS, and crisis response. Training is provided by, and /or coordinated by the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
American Red Cross (ARC) Earthquake Preparedness:
“Do-It-Yourself Disaster Preparedness”, a survival plan for your home, your family and your work environment. ARC Certified Trainer: Gayle Orr-Smith, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Training for Adults, Infants & Children
On campus ARC First Aid and CPR training for faculty and staff is provided twice monthly from September through May. ARC Certified Trainer: As assigned
Active Shooter Training:
“How to Survive an Active Shooter on Campus”
UC Davis PD Active Shooter Training: Certified Trainer, Gayle Orr-Smith
Pandemic Influenza Awareness:
“How to prepare and protect yourself and family.”
SF Department of Public Health and SF Department of Emergency Management
Certified Trainer: Gayle Orr-Smith, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
SF Fire Department (SFFD) Neighborhood Emergency Response Training - NERT:
Through the SFSU Office of Emergency Services, SFFD provides on campus NERT training for faculty and staff once a year, based on SFFD’s availability.
Certified NERT and MSU Campus-CERT Trainer: Gayle Orr-Smith


