Preparedness Pro

The UMB Office of Emergency Management offers this digital credential to those who have completed all five trainings:

• Emergency Preparedness Training
• Active Assailant Preparedness Training
• CPR/AED
• Stop the Bleed
• Fire Extinguisher

Learn how to receive credit for prior or external training. 

Download and share the Preparedness Pro Flyer

Emergency Preparedness Training

This is the first step in preparing for an emergency at UMB. Learn what actions to take during an emergency, where to find life-saving emergency equipment, and how to take more emergency training at UMB.

Online Training

The Emergency Preparedness Training is a 15-minute online interactive training – designed to be completed on a smartphone or tablet while in a UMB building. 

Group Training

If your UMB-affiliated group would like to receive group Emergency Preparedness Training, please contact emergencymanagement@umaryland.edu.

Self-Paced Printed Training

The Emergency Preparedness Training is available in printed formats as well.

• Emergency Preparedness Checklist (Print)
• Emergency Preparedness Checklist (Online Accessible)

Active Assailant Preparedness Training

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is committed to creating an informed, resilient community. UMB has developed several training opportunities and resources to ensure our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prepared in the unlikely event of an active assailant. However, in the unlikely event of an active assailant, every second matters, and the response of UMB faculty, staff, and students is crucial in saving lives.

For more information, visit the Active Assailant Preparedness page. 

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

CPR and AED training is offered by the Office of Environmental Health Services (EHS).

Registration Page for CPR Provided by EHS

Stop the Bleed

Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is important knowledge for everyone to have. This simple training can be taken in-person or online and can save a life. 

For more information about Stop the Bleed kits and how to receive training, visit the Active Assailant Preparedness:Stop the Bleed page. 

Fire Extinguisher Training

Attendees learn about the science of fire, the different types of fires and fire extinguishers, and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

UMB departments, organizations, and community members can request in-person training by emailing firemarshal@umaryland.edu.

Individuals may register for in-person training provided by the Office of the Fire Marshal.