Abstract: An apparatus and method for computer aided emergency response preparedness wherein content of training material and related documentation presented to a client staff member engaged in interactive training is tailored to the client staff member in accordance with information stored in a database characterizing client organizations, client facilities and client staff members. Advantageously, interactive sessions are supported for data collection and training via a communication network such as the Internet. Facilities are provided for interactive creation and modification of content of training material and related documentation and for client account creation by provider specialists whereby credentials are established for enabling interactive sessions by client staff members.