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Every package is custom designed for your school, facility, or operations and establishes ICS and a unified command that will help organize you, your colleagues, and your STAFF to be better prepared.
Institutional Resiliency
cONSULTING
With over 25 years of operational emergency management experience, Paul Dutton bridges the critical gap between state regulatory compliance, insurer risk assessments, and real-life and hands-on execution. As the Director of the Emergency Preparedness Network, Paul specializes in trainings to safeguard K-12 schools, campuses, colleges, buildings, and community facilities from liability and loss.
Every package is custom-designed around your physical layouts and team roles, establishing unified command structures that shield management from possible civil negligence claims.
Verified Credentials
Cal OES / CSTI / FEMA Certified
Over 5,000 Logged Hours: Certified first-responder, LASD coordinator, and CERT training specialist.
CSTI Instructor Credentials: Advanced professional certification via the California Specialized Training Institute and Cal OES.
FEMA-Certified Tactical Expert: Competency certification in high-hazard incident response (PER 230: Terrorist Bombings).
Architect of the EPN Model: Professional designer of multi-zone Standardized Emergency Management (SEMS) campus plans.
"Custom-engineered emergency planning frameworks that align with California mandates."
Core Institutional Services
Teir 1:
Custom Emergency Preparedness Plan
Site Plan, Staff Training and Live Drill
~100 hours
Complete Hazard Mitigation Audit
Custom SEMS-Compliant Site Plan
Interactive Staff Positions Coaching
Full Supervised Live Simulation Drill
Complete Tactical Integration
Our standard model for maximum resilience. Includes full facility structural reviews, customizable Incident Command System (ICS) checklists, face-to-face coaching, a fully marshaled occupant simulation, and an extensive post-drill After-Action Report (AAR) to evaluate performance metrics.
Teir 1:
Basic ICS Plan
Site Plan, Certified Staff Training
~80 hours
Custom-Tailored Emergency Response Plan
Code-Compliant Personnel Instruction
Cal/OSHA & SB 553 Core Alignment
Self-Directed Drill Resource Materials
Certified Compliance
Designed for organizations requiring full legal protection and comprehensive staff training without immediate live physical simulations. We build your written plan, run custom staff seminars, and provide the command-board templates your leadership needs to run self-guided drills in the future.
Tier 3:
Annual Renewal
Plan Audit & System Recertification
~35 hours
Existing Documentation Legal Review
Facility Layout & Roster Updates
Staff Duty Realignment Mapping
Insurer Compliance Verification
Maintain Active Standing
California law mandates that CSSPs, workplace violence plans, and public assembly safety operations be updated and approved annually. We audit your documentation, update critical maps, and generate formal compliance verifications required by commercial risk underwriters.
Core Institutional Services
Tier 1:
Custom Emergency Preparedness Plan
Tier 2:
Basic ICS Plan
Tier 3:
INDIVIDUAL TRAININGS
Custom Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
Custom Incident Command System (ICS)
Personnel Training and Coaching
Comprehensive Full Supervised Simulation Drill
Our standard model for maximum resilience. Includes full facility structural reviews, customizable Incident Command System (ICS) checklists, face-to-face coaching, a fully marshaled occupant simulation, and an extensive post-drill After-Action Report (AAR) to evaluate performance metrics.
Complete Tactical Integration
Complete Hazard Mitigation Audit
Custom SEMS-Compliant Site Plan
Interactive Staff Positions Coaching
Full Supervised Live Simulation Drill
Basic ICS
Basic Search and Rescue
Introductory Training of Staff and Personnel
Basic Overview of the Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP)
Building and Facility Safety Plans
Designed for organizations requiring full legal protection and comprehensive staff training without immediate live physical simulations. We build your written plan, run custom staff seminars, and provide the command-board templates your leadership needs to run self-guided drills in the future.
Certified Compliance
Custom-Tailored Emergency Response Plan
Code-Compliant Personnel Instruction
Cal/OSHA & SB 553 Core Alignment
Self-Directed Drill Resource Materials
ICS Plan for Top Officials
Search and Rescue
Medical Operations :
Triage, Treatment, and Transport
Interfacing with First Responders
Reunification Plan
Communication Plans
California law mandates that CSSPs, workplace violence plans, and public assembly safety operations be updated and approved annually. We audit your documentation, update critical maps, and generate formal compliance verifications required by commercial risk underwriters.
Maintain Active Standing
Existing Documentation Legal Review
Facility Layout Map; Roster Updates
Staff Duty Realignment Mapping
Insurer Compliance Verification
Custom Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
Custom Incident Command System (ICS)
Personnel Training and Coaching
Comprehensive Full Supervised Simulation Drill
Complete Tactical Integration
Complete Hazard Mitigation Audit
Custom SEMS-Compliant Site Plan
Interactive Staff Positions Coaching
Full Supervised Live Simulation Drill
Our standard model for maximum resilience. Includes full facility structural reviews, customizable Incident Command System (ICS) checklists, face-to-face coaching, a fully marshaled occupant simulation, and an extensive post-drill After-Action Report (AAR) to evaluate performance metrics.
Basic ICS
Basic Search and Rescue
Introductory Training of Staff and Personnel
Basic Overview of the Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSP)
Building and Facility Safety Plans
Certified Compliance
Custom-Tailored Emergency Response Plan
Code-Compliant Personnel Instruction
Cal/OSHA & SB 553 Core Alignment
Self-Directed Drill Resource Materials
Designed for organizations requiring full legal protection and comprehensive staff training without immediate live physical simulations. We build your written plan, run custom staff seminars, and provide the command-board templates your leadership needs to run self-guided drills in the future.
ICS Plan for Top Officials
Search and Rescue
Medical Operations :
Triage, Treatment, and Transport
Interfacing with First Responders
Reunification Plan
Communication Plans
Maintain Active Standing
Existing Documentation Review
Facility Layout Map; Roster Updates
Staff Duty Realignment Mapping
Insurer Compliance Verification
California law mandates that CSSPs, workplace violence plans, and public assembly safety operations be updated and approved annually. We audit your documentation, update critical maps, and generate formal compliance verifications required by commercial risk underwriters.
Core Institutional Services
Custom-engineered emergency planning frameworks that guarantee alignment with California mandates and defend facility management from civil negligence claims.
Tier 1: Comprehensive
Site Plan, Staff Training & Live Drill
Complete Tactical Integration
Our standard model for maximum resilience. Includes full facility structural reviews, customizable Incident Command System (ICS) checklists, face-to-face coaching, a fully marshaled occupant simulation, and an extensive post-drill After-Action Report (AAR) to evaluate performance metrics.
Tier 2: Planning & Training
Site Plan & Certified Staff Training
Certified Compliance
Designed for organizations requiring full legal protection and comprehensive staff training without immediate live physical simulations. We build your written plan, run custom staff seminars, and provide the command-board templates your leadership needs to run self-guided drills in the future.
Tier 3: Annual Renewal
Plan Audit & System Recertification
Maintain Active Standing
California law mandates that CSSPs, workplace violence plans, and public assembly safety operations be updated and approved annually. We audit your documentation, update critical maps, and generate formal compliance verifications required by commercial risk underwriters.
Multi-Agency Communication Sessions
During a high-consequence crisis, private facility response protocols must interface immediately with responding municipal first responders. Paul Dutton conducts elite command strategies utilizing standard federal National Incident Management System (NIMS) and state Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) guidelines.
Through direct strategy sessions across local fire divisions, sheriff departments, and community emergency management boards, Paul implements clear, non-jargon **Plain Language Protocols**. By converting municipal departments to unified vocabulary, EPN resolves critical operational bottlenecks before emergency services arrive on scene.
Command-Staff Strategy Objectives
- Establish unified incident command hierarchies across local fire and sheriff offices.
- Map tactical emergency frequencies to completely bypass radio interference.
- Establish pre-planned geographical casualty routing zones across municipal levels.
Case Study: Westridge School
EPN engineered a comprehensive, multi-zone standard rescue strategy for a prominent private campus. This plan divided the physical layout into separate operational fields communicating directly with the central command post.
Surgical Execution Metrics: Campus personnel were structured into 6 zone teams performing rapid search protocols while treating the "three immediate killers." EPN implemented three independent radio channels (Operations, Dispatch, and Reunification) to eliminate command communication blackouts during the drill.
What Institutional Leaders & Safety Experts Say About Paul Dutton’s Impact.
“Paul […] brings a wealth of influence, relationships, knowledge and passion and your organization would greatly benefit from his leadership.”
Tracy McBroom
Division Chief Operating Officer American Red Cross National Headquarters
“During the two decades I have known him, Paul has proven himself to be a dedicated leader [...] he has taught literally thousands of individuals about Emergency Preparedness Management and training for CERT.”
Mack Duggar
35-year Red Cross Volunteer &
Red Cross Incident Commander for Rose Parade, First Aid Services
CONFIDENCE THROUGH ACTION
In California's volatile regulatory and commercial insurance landscape, emergency preparedness is a core element that shouldn't be overlooked. Whether you are facing upcoming March 1st CSSP deadlines, aligning your workplace with newly mandated Labor Code Section 6401.9 (SB 553) requirements, or preparing your command staff for multi-agency interoperability, the Emergency Preparedness Network provides the customized solutions your organization requires.
Get free, field-tested evacuation and business continuity checklists created by Emergency Preparedness Specialist Paul Dutton.
Safeguard Your Home & Loved Ones
A practical, non-panic system for household safety, asset protection, and specialized care (including neurodivergent/ASD needs).
Protect Your Revenue
& Operating Assets
The 48-hour recovery blueprint to protect digital data, preserve cash flow, and simplify insurance claims post-disaster.
Audit Your Campus & Facility Readiness
An executive evaluation framework for administrators, school boards, and facility directors to ensure total EOP compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does California law require our private school or community center to maintain emergency plans?
Yes. Private and charter schools must maintain emergency safety and health controls including annual fire clearances through the state fire marshal's office under Health & Safety Code Section 13146.3. Furthermore, any location employing individuals must comply with Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 3220, requiring a written Emergency Action Plan, and California Labor Code 6401.9, requiring a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (SB 553).
How can professional safety consulting protect management from lawsuit liability?
In California, negligence claims are evaluated based on whether you met the standard of "reasonable care." Failing to update plans annually or failing to document personnel drill performance creates a severe risk of "Negligence Per Se" under California Evidence Code 669. Retaining a professional emergency management consultant establishes legally defensible documentation that you fulfilled your common-law duty to mitigate foreseeable risks.
How do these plans affect our commercial property and general liability premiums?
The California commercial insurance market is experiencing unprecedented premium spikes. Standard general liability (CGL), property, and D&O underwriters increasingly demand physical copies of current facility emergency response plans, verified staff training logs, and fire clearances. Proactive planning directly lowers your operational risk profile, helping to stabilize your rates and secure coverage in a highly restrictive insurance market.
Why is communication the first thing to go wrong in every disaster?
Radio communications will always be difficult, no matter what level your radio knowledge, experience, or sophistication of equipment. In almost every disaster, good communication is one of the first things that breaks down. As Paul has seen this first-hand, he is going to design a plan for you to help mitigate this issue that we have seen so many times in disasters. Paul can help you coordinate with first responders when they do show through Incident Command Systems (ICS) with SEMS and NIMS.
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