What would you do in the First 5 minutes of an emergency?
When Every Second Counts, Be Ready to Respond
In an emergency, the first moments are critical. While the national average response time for first responders is about 5 minutes, those crucial minutes can mean the difference between safety and tragedy.
At First 5 Consulting, we help organizations across New York, New Jersey, and the Tri-State Area (and beyond) prepare for those moments with expert emergency preparedness training and planning.
We equip your team with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to act decisively until professional help arrives — ensuring you’re ready to make the first five minutes count.
Clients
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Emergency preparedness is critical for every soft target location — from schools and businesses to houses of worship, healthcare facilities, and shopping plazas. At First 5 Consulting, we deliver customized emergency preparedness consulting that helps organizations across NYC, New Jersey, and the Tri-State Area strengthen safety, protect operations, and respond confidently to any crisis.
Whether facing active shooter threats, severe weather, fire, or medical emergencies, our expert planning ensures your team is ready when it matters most.
Services
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At First 5 Consulting, we deliver expert emergency preparedness consulting for schools, businesses, houses of worship, healthcare facilities, and other soft targets across NYC, New Jersey, and the Tri-State Area.
✓ Emergency Preparedness Plans – Customized, comprehensive strategies to prepare your organization for active shooter threats, severe weather, fire, and medical emergencies.
✓ Site Security Assessments – In-depth evaluations to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen physical security, and reduce risk.
✓ Staff Training & Presentations – Including Active Shooter Awareness, NYS S.H.E.L.L. Training, Threat Assessment, and De-escalation Techniques to ensure staff respond effectively.
Experience
With nearly 30 years of combined law enforcement experience, David and Ken have dedicated their careers to emergency management and preparedness consulting. Certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, they bring expert knowledge in crisis response, risk mitigation, site security, and staff training.
Today, they help organizations across NYC, New Jersey, and the Tri-State Area prepare for active shooter threats, severe weather, fire, and other emergencies. Their proven training methods — including Active Shooter Response for Civilians — ensure your team is ready to act quickly and effectively when every second counts.
About Us
David and Ken began their law enforcement careers in 2011, meeting on their very first day at the Academy. Bonded by a shared commitment to protecting others, they quickly recognized a fundamental challenge: first responders often arrive after a crisis has already unfolded. Real change, they believed, required preparation before the emergency happens.
Over the years, they witnessed the rise of active shooter incidents, severe weather emergencies, and other threats impacting schools, businesses, houses of worship, and healthcare facilities. Determined to shift the focus from response to prevention, they each expanded their expertise:
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David worked with the Town of Greenwich Department of Health, developing community Emergency Preparedness Plans.
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Ken served on a Police Department school safety and crisis planning committee, gaining first-hand experience in protecting vulnerable locations.
Together, they founded First 5 Consulting to deliver expert emergency preparedness training, planning, and consulting across New York, New Jersey, and the Tri-State Area. Their mission is simple: help organizations strengthen safety, build resilience, and ensure staff are ready to act confidently in the first five minutes of any crisis.
Contact Us
First 5 Consulting helps organizations prepare for and recover from crises. We specialize in Active Shooter and Active Threat preparedness, equipping schools, businesses, and houses of worship with custom emergency plans and proactive training.
In today’s world, preparedness isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. With innovative strategies and client-focused service, First 5 ensures you feel confident and ready when it matters most.
Book us for a free 30 minute consultation to discuss how we can help you solve your preparedness needs
P.O. Box 904
Yonkers, NY 10703
David: 914-774-2173
Ken: 718-440-7388