UNIFIED RESPONSE SOLUTIONS
Expert Guidance for Critical Incidents
Our 1st60 Team Members bring extensive emergency service experience, enabling us to deeply understand critical incidents. We identify crucial gaps in current emergency response—often caused by agency silos, a misunderstanding of incident priority shifts, and unrealistic training. Our focus is to close these gaps and implement system changes that enhance overall emergency response to critical incidents.
About 1st60
The initial response to a high-risk incident is paramount; a unified response is absolutely critical.
Recognizing significant response gaps between public safety agencies during critical incidents, a group of forward-thinking first responders from police, fire, and EMS established the concepts utilized by 1st60. This same group has since designed and enacted successful training programs and systemic improvements, effectively connecting emergency response agencies with business and governmental leadership in order to create the most complete response to critical incidents.
Insights into Action
"The most realistic unified training I've experienced in my law enforcement career was created by 1st60 members. The unified command scenario taught me the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders for successfully mitigating major incidents." —Lt. Pate, Gastonia Police Department
"It's rare to see police, fire, and EMS agencies train side by side, but this course made the collaboration a reality. The facilitators did an outstanding job bridging the gap between agencies, highlighting not only how each operates, but also exposing blind spots and weaknesses that can be improved upon. By gaining a deeper understanding of partner agency resources, processes, and challenges, we're better equipped to work together and deliver stronger outcomes for both responders and the communities we serve." Mobile Medicine Interoperability Coordinator, Atrium Health, Charles Whitley, Jr. M.S.DMHS
"The 1st60 consulting team brought an exceptional depth of expertise in unified command principles. They conducted tailored exercises and provided coaching for our leadership team. Their approach was not only practical but deeply rooted in operational realities. 1st60 truly understands the culture and operational demands of public safety. Their professionalism, adaptability, and command of ICS doctrine are second to none. I highly recommend them to any agency looking to elevate its incident response capabilities." Emergency Services Manager, Chauncey Bowers, Wake Forest University
Services
1st60 provides a range of consulting services focused on reviewing emergency response models, staffing levels, and equipment resources to ensure the most efficient and effective response to emergency incidents. 1st60 will guide decision makers from theoretical understanding to practical implementation of systems that ensure a unified and efficient emergency response.
Emergency Services
In integrated responses, are your members truly ready to operate as one? Do post-incident reviews reveal confusion or a lack of understanding regarding other agencies' operational decisions? 1st60 offers consulting services that guide agency leadership in achieving efficient emergency response operations and implementing industry best practices. Our team understands how to link the initial responders and agency leadership.
Government Official(s)
Recognizing the high priority of public safety across all levels of government, 1st60 supports government officials in establishing and maintaining robust emergency response systems for communities, regions, states, and national needs.
Organization Stakeholder(s)
Do you have a clear picture of how your emergency response agencies handle critical incidents? What steps can your team take to ensure the best possible outcome during these events? 1st60 understands the disconnects that often exist between public safety agencies and the businesses affected by critical incidents. We provide system solutions to ensure business continuity.
1st60 enables clients to select from a variety of training services, with a strong emphasis on Unified Command training and initial response. We provide emergency response agency and business stakeholders with the opportunity to hone their skills in highly realistic simulations. Recognizing the unique needs of each organization, clients can customize training parameters such as incident type and location with the inclusion of their existing response plans.
Command and Control - 1st 60
We provide unified command and control training centered on the crucial first hour of critical incidents. Our team collaborates with clients to develop tailored scenarios and deliver targeted training. This includes a command and control presentation, a unified command post demonstration, and practical scenario implementation for student exercises. With more than 40 deliveries of this course, we've directly influenced multiple agencies to implement crucial institutional changes for high-risk incidents.
Airport Command and Control - 1st60
This targeted course focuses on improving the understanding and execution of Unified Command at airports. A key component of this training is reinforcing the guidance provided in the draft Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 150/5210-26 which highlights the importance of implementing robust incident management command and control during airport emergencies. Unified Command is essential in a complex airport environment, where incidents require swift and synchronized action by multiple agencies.
Airport Operations - 1st60
This training specifically addresses airport operations staff, applying Incident Command System (ICS) principles to their unique role during airport emergencies. While often involved in on-site responses, airport operations personnel typically have limited interagency coordination experience, which this course aims to improve. Participants will gain significant confidence in their ability to respond to critical incidents through this course.
Clients can leverage 1st60s exercise evaluation services for independent, third-party assessments of their incident response exercises. By adhering to the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) framework, 1st60 guarantees the provision of highly effective and standardized evaluations. 1st60s evaluation services are available to governing agencies and departmental leadership. Our evaluations will focus on ensuring realism is utilized in exercises.
Custom Exercise Production
1st60 collaborates with clients to design and deliver a comprehensive range of exercises, from focused drills to full-scale simulations. By focusing on key realism elements, we create the clearest possible framework for accurate evaluation. Participants should leave exercises feeling the high level of realism achieved. MissionPro partners with clients to identify and overcome limitations that hinder accurate evaluations.
Exercise Support
1st60 personnel possess the qualifications and experience to function as subject matter experts for external training and exercise organizations. Our members are HSEEP trained.
Who We Serve
Emergency Service Agencies | Government Leadership | Organization Stakeholders
1st60s strength lies in its team members, who bring a wealth of experience from law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency medical services. Our members have a long-standing history of successful collaboration on a wide range of complex integrated response projects. Our team brings experience collaborating on large-scale projects across various sectors, including healthcare, education (from private and public schools to universities), transportation (a major international airport), defense (military bases), and entertainment (a large theme park).
Any organization seeking to close the gaps in their emergency response—whether a private enterprise looking to protect its assets and personnel, or a public safety organization striving for seamless, unified operations—will benefit from our services. We empower our clients to achieve a comprehensive understanding of critical incidents and implement system changes that truly improve emergency response.