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SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer™
School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management

Train Schools and Responders as One Team in 2 Days

Most school incidents break down because schools and responders train separately. SSAVEIM™ Train-the-Trainer is a two‑day course that certifies your own local trainers to deliver a unified violent event incident and reunification playbook for school staff, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and emergency management.

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SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer™ Brochure
SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer™ Brochure

Program overview, participant breakdown, and course details in a shareable format.

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In partnership with The “I Love U Guys” Foundation
Integrates SRP/SRM with NIMS + ASIM Checklist™ for school incidents
In-Person Classroom + Exercises
2 Days 16 Hours
Up to 9 Trainer Candidates
40 Participants
Why SSAVEIM

One Team. One Incident Plan. Trained and Ready.

The goal is simple — decrease the time to neutralize the threat, get injured to a hospital, and reunite students with their families. SSAVEIM brings school leaders, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and emergency management into the same room, on the same plan.

Unify Everyone

Train school staff, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and emergency management together on a single, integrated school incident playbook, including reunification.

Train Locally

Your trainers keep the materials, checklists, reunification kit, and LMS access so you can refresh training on your schedule.

Train With Confidence

Shared training, clear roles, and course certificates help schools and responders show they’ve trained together on the same plan.

Schools and first responders can’t afford to meet for the first time during a crisis.
The Course

Build One Joint Team and One Shared Incident Playbook

A 16-hour course for 9 trainer candidates — 3 law enforcement, 3 fire/EMS, 3 school staff. Over two days, your trainers learn the curriculum, prove they can deliver it, and leave ready to repeat training annually.

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Day 1: Your Trainers Learn the Curriculum

Your trainers learn the curriculum, exercises, and system.

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Day 2: They Run an 8-Hour Course for Up to 40 Participants

They run an 8-hour course for up to 40 participants to prove they can deliver it.

The Experience

What Happens in the Room

This course provides you with the experience and confidence to respond to a violent event, regardless of your daily responsibilities. Participants are trained to secure the students, identify the threat, provide medical intervention, and reunify students with their loved ones.

Participants using the Counterstrike reunification board during a SSAVEIM exercise

School Staff and Responders Train Side by Side

School personnel work alongside law enforcement, fire/EMS, dispatch, PIO, and emergency management — so your team meets and trains together before a crisis, not during one.

Hands-on Exercises with Counterstrike™

Full-scale exercises utilize Counterstrike™, a tangible tabletop tool which provides a bird’s eye view to the incident, generating a greater understanding of the process.

Role Rotations Build Understanding

Participants rotate through different roles and assignments so everyone understands the full range of violent events and responses.

No-Fault, No-Embarrassment Coaching

Instructors utilize a no-fault, no-embarrassment coaching style, providing hands-on experience for entry level and executives alike.

After the Course

What Your Trainers Keep

Your trainers keep everything they need to deliver SSAVEIM locally and repeat training on your schedule — with no per-delivery fee from NCIER.

Mixed-discipline team working through SSAVEIM checklists and forms during a training exercise
The Full Curriculum
Everything needed to deliver SSAVEIM locally
Trainer Certification
3-year SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer certificate for each certified trainer
ASIM Checklists
Standardized incident management checklists
Counterstrike™ Reunification Kit
Tabletop reunification tool for exercises
LMS Access
Student portal for registration and completion tracking
Hosting

Who Should Host This Course

Bring school leaders, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and emergency management into the same room, on the same plan.

  • Your schools and first responders train separately and need one shared incident playbook
  • You want to train school staff, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and emergency management together, including reunification
  • You want shared training and course certificates that show schools and responders have trained together on the same plan
  • You want your own certified trainers who can refresh training on your own schedule
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Ideal hosts include

  • School districts and private school systems
  • County or regional emergency management offices that support school safety
  • State or regional training centers serving multiple school systems and responder agencies

Hosts provide the venue, AV support, and participants. NCIER provides the SSAVEIM curriculum, Counterstrike™ Reunification tools, and instructor team.

Considering SSAVEIM for Your Schools?

Schedule a brief call to discuss SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer details and next steps for getting your schools and responders on the same plan.

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Readiness Pathway

Where This Fits

ASIM QuickStart gives every responder a shared incident management baseline. SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer builds one joint team and one shared incident playbook, so everyone knows exactly what to do.

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ASIM QuickStart™
Baseline · Free, On-Demand
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SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer™
School Safety + Reunification
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ASIM Readiness
Implementation & Proof
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SSAVEIM and SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer?
SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer is the 2-day / 16-hour format. Day 1 prepares up to 9 trainer candidates. On Day 2, those trainer candidates help deliver the 1-day / 8-hour SSAVEIM course to participants so they can demonstrate the material and become certified to deliver SSAVEIM locally.
Who should we select as SSAVEIM trainer candidates?
Select 3 law enforcement, 3 fire/EMS, and 3 school staff who already have a role in training, school safety, or emergency planning. They should be comfortable leading groups and working with mixed audiences.
How does SSAVEIM relate to the “I Love U Guys” Foundation?
We partner with The “I Love U Guys” Foundation to combine their research-based best practices — created by school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts and families — with our decades of first-hand experience as first responders. Together, we’ve created a life-saving curriculum to provide a hands-on training approach to School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management.
Will SSAVEIM work alongside our existing SRP/SRM or district safety plan?
Yes. SSAVEIM is built in partnership with The “I Love U Guys” Foundation and integrates their Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) directly into the curriculum alongside NIMS and the ASIM Checklist™. It complements and strengthens your existing plans rather than replacing them.
Is this appropriate for all school staff?
Absolutely. The course is designed for all school staff, from administrators to support staff, alongside emergency responders. Instructors use a no-fault, no-embarrassment coaching style so every participant builds confidence regardless of their background or experience level.
How long do trainers stay certified? Are there ongoing fees?
Once certified, your trainers receive a 3-year SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer certificate. During that period, they can deliver SSAVEIM locally as often as needed with no per-delivery fee from NCIER. They keep the full curriculum, checklists, and LMS access to run the course on your schedule.
What do trainers keep after the course?
Your trainers keep the curriculum, ASIM Checklists, reunification tools, LMS access, and their certificate so you can repeat training locally on your schedule.
How many people can attend a SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer delivery?
Day 2 accommodates up to 40 mixed-discipline participants, with up to 9 identified as trainer candidates who will deliver SSAVEIM locally going forward.
What does the host need to provide?
Hosts provide a suitable training space, basic AV, and participants from school(s) and local responder agencies. NCIER brings the SSAVEIM curriculum, Counterstrike™ Reunification tools, instructor team, and supporting materials.

Schedule a Brief Call to See If SSAVEIM Fits Your School Safety Plan

15–20 minutes, no obligation. We’ll help you figure out if hosting SSAVEIM Train-the-Trainer makes sense for your schools.

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Course Reviews*

4.7

(877 Reviews)

4.7
Law Enforcement
Sergeant, Illinois Fire Service Institute - University of Illinois (IL) Jul 15, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Individual coaching during scenarios.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Instructors were professional, personable, patient, approachable and able to communicate their knowledge effectively.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.4
Fire Department
Battalion Chief, Illinois Fire Service Institute - University of Illinois (IL) Jul 15, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.8
Law Enforcement
Officer, Illinois Fire Service Institute - University of Illinois (IL) Jul 15, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

All of the materials.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

None. All had equal importance.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Nothing at this time.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Additional active shooter courses.

5.0
Fire Department
Asst Chief, Chicago Fire Department (IL) Jul 15, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Great instructor group.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

None.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

None.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.9
Fire Department
Battalion Chief, Chicago Fire Department (IL) Jul 15, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Reunification awareness.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Teach-backs.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Place individual checklists into each vest that corresponds to the duties of that back/group.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

More practice with the boards.

4.2
Fire Department
Lieutenant, Illinois Fire Service Institute - University of Illinois (IL) Jul 15, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Practical exercises.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

4.4
Fire Department
Chief, C3 Pathways (FL) Jul 3, 2020
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Student did not leave a written comment.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Student did not leave a written comment.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Student did not leave a written comment.

*Evaluations are collected from verified course participants and published without editing. Ratings and comments reflect each participant’s individual experience.


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