Emergency Response Planning and Security Operations

Introduction

This course equips participants with the skills and tools to develop comprehensive emergency response plans integrated with daily security operations. It emphasizes proactive preparedness, coordination under pressure, and effective resource deployment in high-risk situations.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop customized emergency response plans
• Integrate emergency planning into security operations
• Coordinate multidisciplinary response teams
• Activate and manage emergency operations centers (EOCs)
• Conduct drills, simulations, and post-incident reviews

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals in:

• Oil & gas production fields, terminals, and refineries
• Power plants, ports, and industrial installations
• Civil defense, municipal, and public safety authorities
• Security officers, site supervisors, and control room engineers
• HSE professionals and emergency planners
• Facility and operations management staff

Course Topics

• Components of a site-specific emergency response plan
• Types of emergencies and response protocol development
• Incident command structure and communication hierarchy
• Role of security teams in non-fire emergencies
• Activation procedures for internal emergency teams
• Design and setup of Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)
• Evacuation planning and crowd safety management
• Coordination with public authorities and civil defense
• Resource planning: equipment, logistics, medical support
• Developing response checklists and duty rosters
• Post-incident documentation and debriefing techniques
• Integration with business continuity and recovery plans
• Emergency drills: design, execution, evaluation
• Enhancing readiness through training and scenario testing
• Legal responsibilities and regulatory frameworks in emergency security