Active Armed Intruder Training

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Why Active Threat Training Matters

Workplace threats can happen anywhere offices, healthcare facilities, schools, government buildings, or industrial sites.

In today’s evolving risk environment, preparedness and rapid decision-making save lives. EvacServices’ Active Threat Response Training equips your people with the knowledge, confidence, and muscle memory needed to act fast during an armed intruder, robbery, or lockdown situation.

Delivered by experienced emergency management specialists, this course aligns with AS 3745:2010 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities, AS 4083:2010 (for healthcare), and AS 1851:2012 maintenance and readiness standards.

Training Overview

This nationally available program empowers organisations to:

Recognise, assess, and respond to potential threat scenarios.
Implement immediate protective actions Escape, Hide, Tell.
Activate lockdown procedures to maximise life safety.
Coordinate effectively with wardens, first responders, and building management.
Reduce injury and psychological trauma through pre-planned emergency response strategies.

The training integrates seamlessly into your existing Emergency Management Plan and Evacuation Diagrams, ensuring your facility’s procedures and staff competencies are fully compliant and practical.

Team & Role-Based Training

EvacServices delivers flexible modules tailored to your site’s risk profile:

Armed Intruder / Robbery Preparedness

How to respond before, during, and after an incident.

Lockdown Procedures

When and how to lock down safely and maintain communication.

Bomb & Threat Management

Response to phone, mail, or onsite threats.

Suspicious Package Handling

For reception, admin, and mailroom personnel.

Personal Threat & Aggressive Behaviour Response

De-escalation techniques and personal safety awareness.

Each module is developed using guidance from the Australia–New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee, Australian Bomb Data Centre, and Australian Federal Police, ensuring the highest level of compliance and relevance.

Delivery Options

EvacServices offers tailored delivery to suit your operations and shift patterns:

Half-Day or Full-Day Workshops combining up to three modules.
Crisis Management Workshops for executive or Emergency Planning Committee teams.
Onsite, Virtual, or Hybrid Training via our national trainer network.
Follow-up Drills and Desktop Simulations to reinforce learning outcomes.
Follow-up Drills and Desktop Simulations to reinforce learning outcomes.

All sessions are supported by professional documentation and post-training reports to assist with your Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) and internal compliance records.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify and assess threat indicators early.
Activate site-specific lockdown or evacuation procedures confidently.
Communicate clearly with wardens, emergency services, and occupants.
Apply the Escape–Hide–Tell model under pressure.
Maintain calm, take cover, and preserve life until help arrives.
Support post-incident recovery and reporting processes.

Integration with Compliance & Emergency Planning

EvacServices integrates Active Threat Response Training into your broader Emergency Planning framework:

Updates to Evacuation Diagrams reflecting lockdown routes and refuge areas.
Inclusion of active threat procedures in your Emergency Procedures Manual.
Warden Training refreshers for Chief and Area Wardens.
Documentation updates for AS 3745, AS 4083, and AS 1851 readiness.
Optional alignment with your Essential Safety Measures (ESM) audits and risk assessments.

Who Should Attend

This training is suitable for:

Building and facility managers
Workplace health and safety officers
Wardens and Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) members
Front-of-house and reception staff
Security and operations teams
Tenants, contractors, and high-traffic facility occupants

EvacServices Difference

National reach - delivery in metro, regional, and remote Australia.
Experienced emergency management consultants with security and crisis response backgrounds.
Comply – Learn – Engage methodology to turn procedures into real-world capability.
Digital reporting and tracking through EvacConnect, ensuring every session is recorded for compliance.
Sustainability commitment - paperless training records and optimised travel routes.

Be Ready When Seconds Count

In an active threat situation, the first five minutes determine the outcome. With EvacServices, your people won’t freeze they’ll respond with clarity, confidence, and coordination. Contact our Training Team to discuss your Active Threat Response and Lockdown Training Program.

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EvacServices helps you meet your emergency planning obligations with tailored solutions that protect lives, reduce risk, and ensure peace of mind.

Active Threat Response & Lockdown Training