• Pre-incident advisory access
• Incident shadow advisory
(not command)
• Executive decision coaching
• After-action integration
Deliverable: Confidential executive briefing + risk exposure map
Crisis Advisory Retainers
Deliverable: Readiness Scorecard + 90-Day Fix Plan
• Crisis decision pathways
• Trigger points & ownership
• Board involvement rules
• Mutual aid & interagency friction
• Executive bench strength
Readiness & Governance Audits
• Authority clarity
• Risk recognition failures
• Escalation breakdowns
• Governance vs operations confusion
• Decision latency under pressure
Executive Crisis Leadership Assessments
Expert Guidance in Crisis Leadership & Emergency Management
Consulting
• Define CMT purpose, Scope
• Assign roles with decision authority
• Define interface with Incident
Command/EOC
• Establish crisis cadence, briefing
rhythm, decision log, comms approval
Crisis/Incident Management Team/Design & Stand-up
• Closed-door briefings
• Tabletop simulations
• Emergency plans stress-tests
• Crisis governance workshops
Board & Executive Education
• Converts lessons learned into mandated actions
• Executive ownership assigned
• Deadlines + verification
• Cultural reset toward mission
completion
After-Action to Action™ Implementation
Rick Crawford offers consulting for:
• Federal, state, and local government agencies
• Fortune 500 companies and corporate organizations
• Universities, law firms, and nonprofit organizations
• Proven Experience: From commanding major wildfire operations to designing security frameworks for Congress, Rick
has led in the most complex and high-stakes environments.
• Nationally Trusted Expert: Featured commentator on CNN, FOX, ABC, and NBC for crisis leadership and emergency
response.
• Coalition Builder: Skilled in forging partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies as well as private sector
stakeholders.
• Thought Leader: Author of Ecosystem of Leadership (2025) and Recognize–Respond–Resolve (2026).
Why Work With Rick Crawford?
Chief Rick Crawford is a nationally recognized crisis management strategist with more than 34 years of executive fire service and emergency leadership experience. As the Emergency Management Coordinator for the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Rick has directed planning and response for National Special Security Events including Presidential Inaugurations, State Funerals, and major intergovernmental operations.
Through his consulting practice, Rick helps organizations prepare, adapt, and thrive in today’s complex risk environment.
Expert Guidance in Crisis Leadership & Emergency Management
