The challenge The ability of duty officers to respond to incidents and emergencies is critical.…
Realistic emergency exercises carried out in a safe & professional learning environment
Thoroughly test your emergency response plans with exercises to ensure they work when you need them most
Now that you have your emergency response plan and standard operating procedures in place and your staff have been trained, it’s time to prove the plan works. An emergency exercise plan will indicate if your team are ready. Consider the following questions:
Have plans and procedures plan been validated?
Do staff understand the organisational response structures?
Do staff with response roles understand what to do?
Putting your staff and your emergency response plan through it’s paces with realistic exercise scenarios ensures that you can respond confidently no matter the circumstances.
Our team can support you to design, develop and deliver an exercise, whether this is a discussion based, table-top exercise, control-post exercise or a full live rehearsal/drill and involve just your organisation or several organisations (multi-agency). We can consolidate feedback from the exercise and debrief into a Post-Exercise Report and Action Plan to help you turn “lessons identified” into “lessons learned”.
Have any questions or ready to get started? Contact us today to discuss your emergency exercise needs.
HOW IT WORKS
Emergency Exercises with RAB
Establish Exercise Objectives
In the first phase, we work closely with you to identify specific exercise objectives using SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) criteria. This involves understanding your unique needs, such as assessing if everyone understands their roles, ensuring resource readiness under stress, clarifying communication protocols, and identifying any training gaps.
Design and Planning
Once the exercise objectives are clear, we collaborate with you and your partners to meticulously plan the exercise. Our approach involves creating realistic scenarios that align with your exercise requirements. These scenarios are designed to challenge your team and the emergency plan. We ensure that the exercise is well-structured and comprehensive.
Facilitate and Execute
During the exercise, our experienced team takes charge, directing the scenario with the assistance of our Exercise Messaging System (ExMS). We manage and oversee the entire exercise, ensuring that it unfolds smoothly and realistically. This phase involves engaging and inclusive facilitation techniques to maximise the learning experience for your participants.
Debrief and Analysis
Following the exercise, we conduct a thorough debriefing session. This critical step allows us to assess the exercise’s effectiveness and identify lessons learned. We focus on recognising successes, pinpointing areas for improvement, and evaluating whether the exercise met your specific requirements. The debriefing process is comprehensive and ensures that insights are gathered for future enhancements.
Post-Exercise Reporting
To conclude the project, we provide you with a detailed post-exercise report. This report encompasses a comprehensive analysis of the exercise, including the identified successes and areas for improvement. It serves as a valuable tool for refining your emergency plan and response procedures. Our aim is to ensure that the exercise not only meets your requirements but also contributes to enhancing your emergency preparedness.
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Our friendly and professional team are available to answer any queries you may have about emergency exercises. Let us arrange a quote for you – free of charge.
WHY CHOOSE US
Working with RAB
A passionate and dedicated team
All of the specialist knowledge required to deliver the best solutions for your project, in house.
National project coverage
Thanks to multiple office locations, we’re able to serve clients nationwide. We even deliver projects internationally.
A highly bespoke service offering
Your circumstances and requirements are unique, so we tailor our services to achieve better project outcomes.
Leading the industry
We’re a team of innovators, always keen to challenge existing methods to achieve the best possible results.
15 years of quality
RAB have built an established reputation for high quality work and outstanding customer service.
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Emergency Exercises FAQs
Emergency exercises are essential for validating the effectiveness of your emergency plan and the readiness of your team. They provide a realistic and controlled environment to test responses, identify areas for improvement, and enhance overall preparedness.
RAB follows a structured and tailored approach to exercise design and execution. Our exercises are based on SMART objectives, realistic scenarios, and inclusive facilitation techniques. We focus on delivering exercises that align precisely with your organisation’s unique requirements.
Managing Director, Russell Burton says:
“Through our experience of designing and delivering numerous exercises we developed the “Model for Structured Exercising”. Our Structured approach ensures that we consistently Initiate, Plan, Direct, Debrief and Complete successful exercises that are “tailor-made” to your requirements.”
Yes, if you need to test your team’s response but don’t have the time or resources to plan an exercise from scratch, then try one of our “Do It Yourself” exercise packages.
Our straight off the shelf DIY emergency exercises are created from a wide range of scenarios, which we hand over to you to amend and deliver to suit your needs.
We have developed our own exercise management system (ExMS) which we use to run our emergency exercises and can also make available to clients for their own use.
This innovative system allows you to amend and run your exercise using automated emails to send information to your participants, freeing you up to engage in different ways or simply observe the exercise taking place.
ExMS is simple to use and cost effective, making it an ideal solution to your exercise delivery needs. Best of all it’s available in the form of a free licence, so you can try it out before you decide if you’d like the full version. Contact us for more information and a free demonstration.
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Related Services
Emergency exercises often form only part of the journey our clients take with us.
Learn more about the many services RAB offer to help businesses and organisations prepare for emergencies of all kinds.
If you can’t find the service that you’re looking for, we might still be able to help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements today.
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