Tabletops, Drills & Exercises

Real-World Exercises That Strengthen Coordination and Response

We design and facilitate exercises that build confidence, improve coordination, and test real-world response capabilities across organizations and teams.

A group of emergency response team members in a meeting room, reviewing maps and incident command charts, with a police officer at the front pointing at a large city map on the wall.

Exercise Design & Facilitation

We develop and deliver practical exercises that reflect how incidents actually unfold. Using real-world scenarios and Incident Command System (ICS) principles, our exercises help teams validate plans, strengthen coordination, and identify gaps before an incident occurs.

These proven systems scale across corporate workplaces, government operations, community venues, and childcare settings.

Exercise Services Include:

  • We design and facilitate tabletop exercises using realistic, scenario-based discussions that guide teams through decision-making in a structured environment. Scenarios are tailored to your organization’s risks, operations, and planning priorities.

    Facilitation ensures focused discussion, active participation, and meaningful evaluation of coordination, communication, and leadership actions.

  • We design and facilitate operations-based drills that test specific functions such as evacuation, accountability, communication, and reunification processes. Drills are structured to reflect real-world conditions while remaining safe and manageable.

    During implementation, we guide execution, support staff, and ensure objectives are met while capturing key observations for improvement.operational environment of each organization.

  • We design and facilitate exercises using realistic, scenario-based approaches that test coordination, communication, and decision-making. Scenarios are tailored to your organization’s risks and operational environment.

    Facilitation ensures structured engagement, reinforces roles and responsibilities, and supports evaluation aligned with exercise objectives.considerations, and coordination procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.

  • We support the design and facilitation of full-scale exercises involving multiple agencies or departments. These exercises are coordinated to align with operational objectives while maintaining safety and control.

    Support includes planning, coordination, role assignment, and on-site facilitation to ensure effective execution. scenarios.

  • We develop After Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) that document exercise outcomes, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.

    Reports are structured to support continuous improvement and inform future planning, training, and exercises.

Our Approach

Realistic Scenarios

Exercises are built around credible, relevant scenarios tailored to your organization’s risks, operational environment, and likely hazards. Scenarios reflect how incidents actually unfold, allowing participants to work through real-world challenges rather than theoretical situations.

ICS-Aligned Structure

All exercises are designed using Incident Command System (ICS) principles, reinforcing roles, responsibilities, and coordination across teams. This ensures alignment with how incidents are actually managed and supports consistency with local and regional response partners.

Facilitated Engagement

We actively facilitate exercises to guide participation, maintain focus, and ensure objectives are met. Facilitation encourages meaningful discussion, reinforces decision-making processes, and keeps participants engaged throughout the exercise.

Actionable Outcomes

Every exercise results in clear, documented next steps to improve plans, coordination, and response capabilities. Observations are captured and translated into practical recommendations that support continuous improvement and future readiness.

Group of emergency management officials having a briefing outdoors during a response effort, with vehicles and greenery in the background.

Not sure where to start? We're happy to answer questions and discuss your organization's planning, training, or exercise needs.

Email: gene.biggs@biggsemsolutions.org

Phone: (971) 399-3505

Lets Start the Conversation

If you’re looking to strengthen your organization’s preparedness through exercises and drills, complete the form below with a few details. We’ll review your request and follow up to discuss next steps.

We support organizations across education, government, and public-serving environments.