Emergency incidents can affect business and industry on many levels. An Emergency is defined as, “a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, environment or property." Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent worsening of the situation. Medical emergencies, fires, hazardous materials releases, disasters -- both manmade and natural -- can all contribute to business disruption. Depending on the size, duration and complexity of the incident, it can affect the organization’s ability to perform its mission. Emergency preparedness planning ensures your organization is able to respond in an effective and efficient manner.

When the next major earthquake strikes the Bay Area, thousands of employees could be stranded at work. The professional emergency response system, including police, fire and EMS, will be overwhelmed. Does your company have a minimum of 3 days of food, water and emergency supplies on hand to support your entire employee and visitor base until access and services are restored? Business Emergency Response Programs can make the difference between utter chaos and a structured approach to emergency mitigation.

FIRST IN Emergency Response Training can assist your organization to develop an emergency response or preparedness program, depending on the specific needs or areas of concern of your organization. We work with Environmental Health and Safety, Safety and Security, and Facilities Managers concerned with understanding and fulfilling their roles and responsibilities during an emergency incident. This includes but is not limited to the following areas of training or procedural development: