Chris Joffe
Chris got his professional start saving lives in EMS (Emergency Medical Services), but if you know Chris, you know that it wasn't on a large enough scale to satisfy him. Chris has helped protect millions of lives based on the simple belief that people have the power to save lives through education and training. Through his commitment to that mission and his leadership, Joffe Emergency Services has become the leader in school safety programs, event safety, and disaster preparedness, supporting over 1,000 K-12 and higher education campuses throughout the world.
Chris got his professional start saving lives in EMS (Emergency Medical Services), but if you know Chris, you know that it wasn't on a large enough scale to satisfy him. Chris has helped protect millions of lives based on the simple belief that people have the power to save lives through education and training. Through his commitment to that mission and his leadership, Joffe Emergency Services has become the leader in school safety programs, event safety, and disaster preparedness, supporting over 1,000 K-12 and higher education campuses throughout the world.
The anatomy & physiology of crisis - 75 minutes
Ever wondered what all crises have in common? What you could be doing today in your organization that would increase resilience when a crisis occurs? This talk is composed of three real-world case studies presented in a fun, but actionable dialogue with audiences from 50 - 5,000. The active shooter. The fire. The virus. There's a common thread of DNA among them. Find out what it is and how to prepare for it!
Safety Starts With Confidence
Using the backdrop of a harrowing and inspiring case study, we'll unpack the beginning of an emergency. Often, the first 30 - 60 seconds (or the "Default Response Period") are the moments that really define the outcome of a crisis. What do you need to do today to ensure that your community acts in a way that is consistent with great outcomes? What are the ways in which you can create "the decision to act" mindset for leaders and members of your community? Let's unpack...
HOW YOU CAN PREPARE FOR ACTIVE SHOOTERS AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS
During this essential (but not frightening) conversation, we'll discuss 3 strategies you can and should implement at your school today to prevent active shooters and other emergencies, 3 steps to take to train faculty, staff and others on campus for an emergency and 3 steps to take if and when an event occurs on campus.
Throughout the conversation, we'll will share several case studies with opportunities for learning at...
BUSINESS CONTINUITY- IT STARTS TODAY:
Here's the truth. You have to rebuild your school community to an acceptable level within seven days of a major disaster. Without your school resuming operations, staff, faculty, and parents may all relocate to more stable ground. That's why it's so critical that schools have a plan BEFORE disaster strikes.
This presentation will help you build that plan by teaching schools how to forge partnerships with...
PREVENTING ACTIVE SHOOTERS THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL LISTENING AND RESILIENCE:
One of the most overwhelming school safety issues to deal with is the threat of an armed assailant on campus. This presentation will serve to break down the steps that should be taken to minimize this threat into goals that can be achieved even in the course of a busy school year. This is about identifying students who may be at risk of causing harm to themselves or others and managing additional support for them....
PREPARING FOR LOCKDOWN & ACTIVE SHOOTER: WHAT YOUR BUILDINGS & GROUNDS MIGHT BE MISSING
In order to lockdown effectively, you must have a few key components in place (no pun intended). With the knowledge that schools were designed for education and intentionally are designed with an open look and feel, we're constantly approached and asked "How do I get 'Lockdown Ready' without sacrificing my openness and unencumbered space?" The answer is neither simple, nor easy, but it's important. You must get lockdown ready,...
