The “Why”

 

Organizational Management

Today’s public safety and crisis management organizations face increasingly complex operational, strategic, and workforce challenges. While new leaders often bring the educational credentials to meet baseline leadership requirements, they may need guidance, coaching, and practical strategies to inspire teams, sustain high performance, and advance the organization’s mission. Taskforce Strategies combines decades of proven, hands-on experience with innovative approaches to help leaders not only navigate these challenges but also strengthen organizational culture, build resilient systems, and achieve measurable results. Our experts bring real-world insights and actionable solutions that enable your organization to grow, adapt, and thrive—turning potential obstacles into opportunities for long-term success.

Why Is Preparedness A Necessity

Emergency preparedness is a critical foundation for every public and private organization, ensuring the safety of personnel, visitors, and operations in times of crisis. Events and gatherings that bring people together, from large public venues to corporate functions, require robust emergency plans to anticipate and mitigate potential risks. National standards and leading risk management professionals—including those in the insurance industry—are increasingly reinforcing the expectation that organizations of all sizes maintain comprehensive preparedness programs. Lessons learned from recent high-profile incidents make it clear: proactive planning is not optional—it is essential for protecting lives, safeguarding assets, and ensuring organizational resilience.

nfpa 101

Chapter 10 requires Emergency Action Plans be developed and implemented.  Plans need to address procedures for responding to emergencies, training and other requirements as identified by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

I.C.C. Minnesota Fire Code

Section 403 required a Public Safety Plan when “the fire code official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of person has an adverse impact on public safety“.

OSHA 1910.38

OSHA’s safety standards require a written emergency plans addressing fires, other emergencies and evacuation.

Crowd Managers

For gatherings with 1,000 or more persons, there shall be 1 trained crowd manager per 250 persons.

Depending on the type of event regardless of size, crowd managers may be needed to help reduce risk.

Fire Watch

When determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or Fire Code Official determins a fire hazard exists, “Fire Watch” personnel can be required.

Emergency Medical Services- EMS

EMS standby personnel may be required after completing a Life Safety Evaluation as required by NFPA 101.  Large gatherings can drive EMS calls for the local provider and on-site personnel ensure no delay in care.    

Unified Command

Unified Command is the foundation to crisis management.  Effective crisis management teams are made up of all public safety disciplines as well as business partners working together to plan and execute operations underneath one mission.  

Historical Perspective

Post incident reports identify the following elements which need to be corrected;

  • Lack of a Disaster Preparedness plan.
  • Lack of effective. communications bettween public safety agencies as well as business partners.
  • Lack of a true Unified Command.

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