Video Introduction

Who we are and what we can do for your industry.

West Coast Consulting Group provides safety, security, and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery services to education, government, commercial business, residential communities, Tribal Nations and non-profit organizations. Our consultants are experts in the field, offering a collegial approach, with a balance of experience in police and fire services critical incident management, instruction and student/academic services, university and municipal emergency preparedness, and academic professional development. Our services ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and reimbursement requirements to decrease liability and increase safety.

West Coast Consulting Group Inc. Services

Emergency Management & Safety Consulting

West Coast Consulting Group provides a wide variety of safety, security, and emergency management consulting services.

Assessments & Compliance Audits

Residential and Commercial Safety and Security Assessments
Certified ADA Access Specialist Inspections
Hazard Vulnerability/Risk Assessments
Emergency Management Review for Compliance with State & Federal Regulations

Emergency, Fire Prevention & Evacuation Plans

Emergency Operations Plans (State & Federally funded institutions)
Emergency Action Plans (29 CFR 1910.38) (Title 8 Section 3220)
Fire Prevention Plans (29 CFR 1910.39) (Title 8 Section 3221)
Evacuation Plans
- Corporate & Private Sector
- Academic Institutions
- City, County, and Regional

Online Training

SEMS Standardized Emergency Management System
ICS-100.B Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-100.SCA Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools
ICS-100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System for Higher Education
ICS-200.B ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-700.A National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS-800.B National Response Framework (NRF)

Classroom Training

SEMS Standardized Emergency Management System
SEMS EOC SEMS Emergency Operations Center
ICS-100.B Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-100.SCA Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools
ICS-100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System for Higher Education
ICS-200.B ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
ICS-400 Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff
IS-700.A National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS-800.B National Response Framework (NRF)

Workshop Training

Preparation Through Group Dynamics Action Planning Workshops
Active Shooter Training & Workshops

Tabletop & Field Exercises

Tabletop Exercises
Field Exercises

West Coast Consulting Group should be your first and only choice.

As the Director of Emergency Planning and Preparedness for the California Community College Chancellor's Office, I highly recommend Tom Plotts and West Coast Consulting Group, Inc. to education institutions for emergency management services. Their comprehensive services are focused on mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and include development of industry specific Emergency Operations Plans, on-line and classroom training, interactive workshops, and facilitation of table top and field exercise. The firm has a track record of demonstrated success working collaboratively with clients, governmental agencies and industries to increase safety and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to maximize disaster recovery funds after declared emergencies.

Peter Wright, Director of Emergency Planning and Preparedness, California Community Colleges

I am pleased to recommend Tom Plotts based upon his demonstrated expertise in campus safety and security. Moreover, Tom has successful experience as a college administrator in both academics and in supervising college security. He and the team that he has trained are able to provide valuable service to colleges by assessing safety and security policies and procedures and then making recommendations for improvement. This is an area that college leaders cannot afford to ignore.

George R. Boggs, President and CEO Emeritus, American Association of Community Colleges

I highly recommend West Coast Consulting Group, Inc. to public institutions for emergency management services. They provide training on the National Incident Management System, Standardized Emergency Management System and Incident Command System which facilitates inter-agency coordination. Their flexibility to offer online and classroom training allows us the ability to continually train personnel. Their interactive workshops keep staff engaged. Annual table top and field exercises help staff refine skills needed in real emergency situations and allows us to reinforce lines of communications with our university neighbor as well as the emergency responders and civic leaders in our community. The investment has been timely and worthwhile.

Rosalinda Buchwald, Director of Fiscal Services at Citrus Comminity College District

As the interim Chief of District Safety and Security for the Rancho Santiago Community College District, I strongly recommend the West Coast Consulting Group as a partner in assisting with your emergency preparedness. Tom Plotts and his team provided my district with training in the National Incident Management System, Standardized Emergency Management System and the Incident Command System. All important components in our emergency management strategy. Utilizing our own Emergency Operations Plan, West Coast Consulting provided custom made training designed specifically to meet our needs. Their knowledge, experience and professionalism were of the highest caliber.

Michael Toledo, Chief (interim) District Safety and Security, Rancho Santiago Community College District

Tom Plotts and West Coast Consulting Group is comprised of dedicated and experienced professionals with the credentials and expertise in critical incident management. Their plans, training, and exercises are engaging, well thought out, and customized to fit clients' individual needs. West Coast Consulting Group should be your first - and only choice.

Michael Drake, Media & Presentation Skills Trainer / Voice Artist

As Chief of Police for the San Jose Evergreen Community College District, I highly recommend West Coast Consulting Group. They successfully implemented a standardized emergency management program across our multi-college district. In our recent accreditation, they were recognized by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for “positive improvements related to campus safety, security and emergency preparedness.”

Thomas Morales, Police Chief, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District