We offer a range of trainings for SFSU students, staff and faculty.

Active threat

Our campus partners at the University Police Department offer comprehensive Active Threat Training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in high-stress situations. 

Learn more about Active Threat Training

These videos developed by CSU provide a helpful overview of the Run Hide Fight response to an Active Threat situation.

CSU Active Shooter Safety Training Video


Basic emergency procedures training

Ensuring personal preparedness and campus safety is a collective duty. All CSU employees are required to complete the CSU Emergency Procedures online training course every three years. We recommend reviewing this training annually.

By taking this course, you will gain knowledge about safety, emergency readiness and how to respond to emergencies. This training is available to all SFSU employees, including student employees.

Register for the Basic Emergency Procedures Training Course


Stop the Bleed

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. You can help save a life by knowing how to stop bleeding. This hands-on class is two hours long, provides participants with certification and offered throughout each semester.


Request a training

We offer customized trainings for your department, division, class or team. We’d love to work with you to develop a training that suits your needs on any of the following topics:

  • Earthquake safety
  • Fire safety
  • Evacuation best practices
  • Basic emergency procedures overview
  • 'After-hours safety’ for those on campus outside of normal working hours
  • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) / Incident Command System (ICS) overview
  • Personal preparedness
  • Continuity planning
  • ...and more!

We can train virtually or in person and will tailor our training to your specs. Reach out to us at oes@sfsu.edu to request a training or learn more.