CIMS (Coordinated Incident Management System)

CIMS (Coordinated Incident Management System) is the National response framework for incident management in New Zealand and can be used to manage incident responses of any scale, hazard, complexity and level.

CIMS can be used internally within an organisation ... 

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CIMS at Governance Level

CIMS at Governance Level – Incident Management Training is designed with Executive Leadership Teams and Chief Executives in mind.

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Desktop / Exercises Simulations

Simulations/Exercises provide you and your people with an excellent opportunity to test plans, policies and human elements in an emergency situation.  Simulations/Exercises give people an opportunity to respond, work together and ... 

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Leadership Training

This is a one-day interactive training for people who would step into a leadership position as a leader managing a large team of people (multi-agency), a leader managing a sub-function team, a leader managing volunteers or a leader supporting an aspect ... 

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Regional or National Exercises

If your organisation is involved in a Regional or National sector exercise then we can work with you during the exercise providing professional ‘neutral’ support or we can step into an observer role providing written feedback post exercise.  ... 

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Measuring Emergency Preparedness

Did You Know…..   How Do You Measure Your Emergency Preparedness?

We can review/ audit your plans/ procedures and systems you have in place.  This can be a yearly or bi-annual review which includes professional, objective written feedback.  ... 

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Equip and Qualify your Wardens

Building Wardens & Floor Wardens play a vital role in organisations.  We offer a one day training package for your Wardens incorporating NZQA unit standards.  Wardens can gain NZQA qualifications with training facilitated by a Category 1 Training ... 

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Performance in the Challenge Zone

Developing more confident, adept and resilient leaders during emergency responses our 'Performance in the Challenge Zone' programme is for those people wanting to develop or extend their leadership skills further.

This prgramme includes face to face workshops, video conferencing, 1-1 coaching, work in the workplace and incorporates Level CIMS 5 & 6 unit standards.

We are taking expressions of interest for this training programme, register your interest now to receive further information.

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Event Management

Planning an event involves many aspects, many people and the need for a variety of skills, experience and knowledge. One crucial factor to consider in relation to managing your events is emergency planning.

Event ... 

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Earthquake Awareness

Earthquake Awareness

This course is designed to give all staff an awareness of the risk of earthquakes within New Zealand and to assist them in their earthquake preparedness within their workplace and homes.

The Earthquake Awareness content covers:

  • Recent events within NZ
  • Surviving an Earthquake
  • Tsunami risk following an Earthquake
  • Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 & 2011
  • Civil Defence Structure in NZ
  • Planning for emergencies
  • Managing an event at an organisational level
  • The CIMS structure
  • Personal safety at work and home
  • Personal earthquake preparedness
  • Household emergency plans
  • Survival kits
  • Getaway bags & Grab bags
  • What happens after the earthquake
  • Utilities
  • Sewage & Sanitation issues

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Business Continuity Recovery

Are you trying to deal with a Business Continuity Recovery issue?

Devereux-Blum may be able to assist you. We have experienced staff who understand the importance of being able to deal quickly and effectively when a crisis strikes.

We can assist you ... 

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Business Continuity Response

Are you trying to deal with a Business Continuity Response issue?

Devereux-Blum may be able to assist you. We have experienced staff who understand the importance of being able to deal quickly and effectively when a crisis strikes.

We can assist you ... 

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CIMS Emergency Advisory Service

We can be contacted during an emergency response to confidentially advise you on your CIMS structure and response as well as subject to availability we can respond to your Incident Control ... 

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Business Continuity Planning

Business Continuity Planning

Proper protection of any business requires foresight, risk management planning, robust procedures, staff training and regular testing. How important is it to you to get your business up and running as quickly as possible ... 

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Emergency Plans

Person writing plans, policies & procedures for a range of emergencies.

We are experienced in developing plans, policies & procedures for a range of emergencies.

We work alongside you to ensure that you are ready for emergencies that might impact your organisation.

Our plans, policies and procedures support your response ... 

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CIMS Integration

Checklist of Emergency Management Preparedness

Ensure that your policies and procedures support your people by providing a solid foundation on which to respond your Incident Management Teams.

We work with you to fine tune your response when working to CIMS:

  • CIMS Structure – developing the right structure
  • Integrating CIMS into your Emergency plans.
  • Matching people and skill sets to the CIMS roles.
  • Identifying major threats.
  • Legislative drivers.
  • Lead Agency / Support Agency considerations
  • Legal questions
  • Authority to act.
  • Financial delegations.
  • Trigger points.
  • Activation of the TEAM
  • Accounting for staff, visitors & contractors
  • Mobilisation
  • Escalations.
  • Notifications.
  • Interagency MOU’s /protocols.
  • Recording templates.
  • Incident Management Response Kit (CIMS kit).
  • ICP / EOC design and layout and setup.
  • Shift changeovers.
  • Media management
  • Corporate reputation
  • Public perceptions.
  • Training plans
  • Team safety – injuries & fatalities
  • Reporting
  • Debriefing

We consult on a range of matters ... 

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Crisis Management – Reputational Risk

crisis management training

A crisis is an out of ordinary event, or set of circumstances which places at risk the safety or well-being of employees and other stakeholders, assets, the environment and/or the integrity, performance, reputation or survival of an organisation.

Develop ... 

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Co-ordinated Incident Management System (CIMS Level 3)

This is a practical one day course is for those people who wish to gain an understanding of the New Zealand Co-ordinated Incident Management System structure (CIMS) and leads into the CIMS Level 4 training.  This training can be facilitated ... 

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Other Services

ACC Partnership – preparing for audits in Emergency Preparedness

Audits and stock taking of civil defence cabinets

Business Continuity Planning

Business Continuity Management

Bomb threat training

Conference / Seminar Speakers

Coordinated Incident Management ... 

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Warden Awareness – Fire Evacuation Procedures

Fire Evacuation Board

The  Warden Awareness training package ensures that Wardens (Building and Floor) have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and the actions expected of them in the event of an emergency which affects their building and its occupants. ... 

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Emergency Procedures for Staff

These training packages ensures that staff (other than floor wardens) have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and actions expected of them in an event of an emergency which affects their building and its occupants. Training ... 

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Emergency Management Planning & Procedure Development

Emergency Management planning enables people and organisations to reduce the impact, prepare for, respond to and recover from a range of emergencies and disasters. Planning promotes hazard reduction, emergency readiness, response coordination ... 

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Consultancy Services

Emergency Management consultancy services

Devereux-Blum training works with a variety of clients nationally to develop their capacity to effectively manage emergencies.  We offer quality consultancy services.

We have many years experience in working alongside those responsible ... 

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Business Continuity Training

People in a board room working on business continuity planning

Proper protection of any business requires foresight, risk management planning, robust procedures, staff training and regular testing. How important is it to you to get your business up and running as quickly as possible ... 

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Emergency Management Training

Whether it is distance learning via Teams or Zoom (blended learning- workshops & learning experiences) or Face to face interactive training we can tailor our training to meet the needs of you, your teams and organisation.

  • Emergency Management online training & in-house training is available to you and your organisation.  Distance learning via Teams or Zoom (blended learning- workshops & learning experiences); Best practice workshops to upskill; Face to face interactive training and learning/practice experience face to face
  • Training can be requested nationally and internationally in a time frame and format (distance learning / face to face) that works for your organisation/people.
  • While most organisations request  or in-house training or  online training   we offer multi-agency courses on selected trainings to work with the needs of the people and organisations.
  • As part of consultancy services available to organisations, training needs are identified and Emergency Management training packages developed.

We welcome the opportunity to work with you and build long-term relatiionships and act as a one-stop shop where your needs can be met fully.  Click below to hear our Director, Paul Blum speak about how we can help your organisation be prepared for any event:

Online Training Courses

A ‘blend’ of self-paced learning working with DBTD pre-recorded educational videos, follow-up activities between videos and a live online workshop facilitated by the Trainer.

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 In-House Training

We offer Emergency Management training, facilitation, coaching, consultancy   and development courses that can be requested nationally and internationally   in a time frame and format that works for your organisation.

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 Multi-Agency Courses

These courses provide specialist Emergency Management training for Executives / Managers /   Emergency Service Responders who have the responsibility for managing emergency response within   their organisations.

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 Consultancy

Devereux-Blum Training work with a variety of clients nationally to develop their capacity to effectively   manage emergencies, consulting on a range of professional matters.

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