Consulting
Expert Guidance in Crisis Leadership & Emergency Management
Crisis Management & Risk Planning
Leadership & Organizational Resilience
Emergency Operations & Communications
Training & Exercises
Development of customized crisis management plans, continuity of operations programs, and risk mitigation strategies for government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits.
Executive coaching and workshops to strengthen leadership pipelines, build resilient cultures, and improve interagency collaboration.
Design and evaluation of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) procedures, 911 communication systems, and incident management frameworks.
Hands-on simulations, active shooter drills, disaster response exercises, and table-top scenarios to test and refine response capabilities.
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Expert Guidance in Crisis Leadership & Emergency Management
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.
Why Work With Rick Crawford?
• 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).
Rick Crawford offers consulting for:
• Federal, state, and local government agencies
• Fortune 500 companies and corporate security teams
• Universities, law firms, and nonprofit organizations
