{"id":166108,"date":"2026-02-02T16:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=166108"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:40:24","slug":"avirt-active-violence-immediate-response-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=166108","title":{"rendered":"AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When acts of violence occur, you can\u2019t always wait for EMS to arrive. AVIRT Training was developed with law enforcement and medical experts to empower everyone to become an immediate responder. This course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to active violence and emergency situations. AVIRT teaches both active shooter response skills and emergency bleeding techniques. Certification period: 2 years.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, March 16, 4\u20136 p.m.<br \/>\nOsterlin Building, room 205<br \/>\nInstructor: Eric Darling, Fife Lake Fire Chief<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeR8agsUeKbB8MOd16NkTWd4qhxbPmWL8gz6Z3MnCKDAaT57g\/viewform?usp=send_form\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For questions, contact Garrett Croon at <a href=\"mailto:gcroon@nmc.edu\">gcroon@nmc.edu<\/a> or\u00a0(231) 995-1747.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When acts of violence occur, you can\u2019t always wait for EMS to arrive. AVIRT Training was developed with law enforcement and medical experts to empower everyone to become an immediate responder. This course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to active violence and emergency situations. 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