Exercises in Crisis Management Training

Synonyms

Drills; Practices; Maneuvers

Definition

“an activity designed to promote emergency preparedness; evaluate emergency operations, policies, plans, procedures, and facilities; train personnel in response duties; and demonstrate operational capability. Exercises consist of performing duties, tasks, or operations in a simulated emergency environment.”

Introduction

Emergency response personnel receive training in how to respond to various types of emergency events. In order to ensure that they have been properly trained, that they have adequate equipment, and that appropriate plans are in place, they practice their response in a simulated environment where an evaluation can be conducted without any threat to life or property. The goal of all exercises is to learn how to improve planning, training, and equipping to achieve the greatest success in a real emergency event. The same skills can be used in planned events, like parades and sporting events.

Exercises can be both passive and...