What would you do in the First 5 minutes of an emergency?
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Trainings & Presentation
At First 5 Consulting, our expert-led trainings and presentations prepare your staff to recognize, respond, and recover during high-risk situations. Programs include:
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Situational Awareness & Active Threat Response – Practical guidance to recognize warning signs, take protective action, and make lifesaving decisions.
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Threat Assessment Training – Tools to evaluate potential risks and intervene before issues escalate.
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NYS S.H.E.L.L. Protocols – Standardized lockdown and evacuation procedures tailored for schools and institutions.
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De-escalation Techniques – Communication strategies to safely manage and defuse volatile situations.
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Leadership & Admin Training – Specialized instruction for organizational leaders and school administrators on decision-making, communication, and crisis management. Topic include Incident Command System (ICS) and Care Team building.
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AI Interactive Training - A brief, AI-powered interactive session that tests employees’ knowledge of emergency protocols through realistic, scenario-based decision-making.
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Asynchronous Training - Flexible, self-paced training that allows employees to strengthen emergency preparedness knowledge and skills on their own schedule.
On-site Threat Assessment & Theft Prevention Assessment
Our on-site threat assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of your facility’s vulnerabilities, from access control and communication systems to daily operational practices. We conduct a detailed walkthrough of your site, identify risks, and deliver targeted, actionable recommendations to enhance safety and reduce exposure. To ensure lasting effectiveness, we also provide follow-up evaluations that measure the success of implemented measures.
We also incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to strengthen your facility’s security. By focusing on natural surveillance, territorial reinforcement, access control, and maintenance strategies, we develop tailored crime prevention strategies that reduce opportunities for criminal activity and improve overall safety.
For auto dealerships, we offer specialized Theft Prevention Assessments proven to significantly reduce vehicle theft. By pinpointing weaknesses in lot security, surveillance coverage, and inventory controls, we help dealerships implement practical, cost-effective strategies that deter theft and protect assets.
Emergency Preparedness Plan
A comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) ensures your organization is ready to respond before a crisis occurs. At First 5 Consulting, we assess your current strengths and vulnerabilities, then design a customized plan that reinforces weak points and leverages existing resources to improve readiness.
Our EPPs address a wide range of emergencies — including active shooter incidents, severe weather, fire, medical emergencies, and security threats — and are tailored to the unique needs of schools, businesses, houses of worship, healthcare facilities, and other soft targets.
Each plan integrates key elements of crisis communications, staff responsibilities, continuity of operations, and recovery strategies, so your organization can minimize disruption and protect lives. Proactive planning not only saves lives but also builds resilience and confidence across your entire team.
Tabletop Exercise
A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based training that brings together your organization’s key decision-makers and emergency management personnel to walk through simulated crisis scenarios in a controlled, low-pressure environment.
Facilitated by First 5 Consulting, these sessions test your Emergency Preparedness Plan in real time, strengthening:
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Decision-making under pressure
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Interagency coordination with internal and external partners
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Crisis communications and chain-of-command clarity
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Preparedness for real-world emergencies
Tabletop exercises are a cost-effective way to identify gaps in planning, reinforce staff responsibilities, and build the confidence needed to act decisively during an actual crisis.
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