When disaster strikes, chaos can spread faster than help arrives. Effective emergency response demands leadership, coordination, and clear communication. The Emergency Response & Incident Management (ERIM) course by BREDO Pakistan trains responders, officials, and humanitarian teams to manage crisis operations efficiently, from first alert to recovery.
This program follows UN-OCHA, NDMA, and INSARAG coordination frameworks, ensuring participants gain the operational, leadership, and decision-making skills essential for managing complex emergencies at local, national, and international levels.
The ERIM training focuses on empowering teams with structured response systems that minimize confusion and maximize impact. It bridges the gap between field response and strategic coordination, aligning with internationally recognized models such as the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Cluster Coordination Approach.
Understand the fundamentals of emergency response management |
Establish and operate an Incident Command System (ICS) |
Coordinate multi-agency and multi-sector responses |
Conduct rapid needs assessments and prioritize resources |
Develop after-action reviews and recovery frameworks |
Interface with government and humanitarian coordination mechanisms |
Manage communications, logistics, and safety under pressure |
Modules & Structure
Module | Topics Covered | Format |
Module 1 | Introduction to Emergency Response Systems | Lecture + Case Study |
Module 2 | Principles of Incident Command System (ICS) | Simulation Workshop |
Module 3 | Coordination Mechanisms (UN, NGO, NDMA) | Role-Play Exercise |
Module 4 | Rapid Assessment & Resource Allocation | Tabletop Simulation |
Module 5 | Communication, Safety & Logistics Management | Scenario Practice |
Module 6 | Media & Public Information Management | Group Exercise |
Module 7 | After-Action Review & Lessons Learned | Evaluation + Debrief |
Duration: 3 Days (24 hours total)
Format: Classroom + Simulation + Tabletop Exercises
Language: English & Urdu
Venue: BREDO National Training Centre or Partner Institutes
Participants: 25 per batch
Disaster management authorities & district administration staff |
NGO & INGO field coordinators |
Corporate emergency planners & HSE officers |
Police, civil defense & rescue command units |
Media & communication officers working in crisis response |
University students in disaster studies, public administration, or policy |
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of disaster management or participation in prior emergency training (recommended).
The program emphasizes simulation-based learning, group collaboration, and real-time decision-making.
Participants take turns acting as commanders, planners, or public information officers during realistic emergency scenarios such as floods, earthquakes, and industrial incidents.
Each exercise builds skills in:
01 | Team leadership and situational awareness |
02 | Coordination between government, NGOs, and media |
03 | Rapid documentation and reporting |
04 | Resource deployment under stress |
All instructors are certified emergency medical professionals with field experience in disaster response, rescue operations, and humanitarian missions. Our trainers are accredited by recognized national and international institutions and follow standard operating procedures for community-based first aid.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Emergency Response & Incident Management, recognized by national humanitarian coordination platforms. This certification demonstrates the ability to operate effectively in real-world emergency and multi-agency environments.
