MacKay Emergency Management Consulting Inc.

Following development of an emergency response plan, a training program is required for responders to ensure the plan can be put into operation.  The following items need to be known to develop the training program:

The purpose of the training program is to ensure emergency response and crisis management team members are familiar with the emergency plan, their roles and responsibilities, and that they have the required skills and abilities to perform their tasks effectively. 

A gap analysis should be conducted for emergency response and crisis management team members and a training program developed to meet individual team members needs.  The training program may include a combination of self study, computer interactive training,  distance learning, group training, course attendance or even certification by an external organization.  An effective program should include initial and ongoing refresher training to ensure team members remain proficient.

As response to emergency incidents normally involves public and private sector responders, where possible joint training should be undertaken to build responder confidence.  For efficiency and credibility, existing material designed to meet current standards should be used with custom programs being developed when required. 

Mackay Emergency Management Consulting can assist clients to identify training needs, select appropriate training and can develop and deliver custom training to meet the clients needs as required. 

The resources listed below provide emergency response/ crisis management training guidance:

Key Resources

The above is a sample of the more commonly used emergency response training guidelines.

Capabilities

MacKay Emergency Management consulting has experience in developing and delivering emergency response and crisis management training.  William MacKay coordinated the development of The Disciplined Approach to Emergency Response and has provided training to industry response team members, public sector First Responders and Imperial Oil and Exxon Chemical Crisis Management Team members in Canada and the United States.  

His experience includes chairing the chemical industry (TEAP) training committee, the Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada (MIACC) Training Committee, and a member of the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute Land Spill Response Task Force.  He has been an instructor on the TEAP Technical Advisor Training course, the Canada Coast Guard Marine Emergency Management Course and other courses.

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