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Prepared. Trained. Trusted.
Equip your team with the skills, confidence, and experience to manage emergencies effectively, before they happen.
Get StartedERS International delivers hands-on emergency response training and technical assistance to fire departments, EMS teams, industrial responders, and organizations across the public and private sector.
Offering dynamic customized emergency response training catered to your business needs.
Our mission is to improve safety outcomes and readiness through realistic, practical instruction that prepares responders for the challenges of today, and tomorrow.
To foster safer communities by raising the standard of emergency response training and empowering responders with the tools they need to protect lives and property.
We believe outstanding hands-on emergency response training can be accomplished without harm to our associates, clients, the public, or the environment. Our golden principle is: "Safe operations make good business sense and all accidents can be prevented".
We blend instruction with real-world application, equipping responders with the knowledge and skills they need to operate confidently in complex emergency environments.
Training built on real emergency response scenarios.
Supporting teams internationally
Tailored to unique facilities and risk environments.
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Targeted, site-specific programs built for your organization.
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Advanced hands-on training for high-risk rescue operations.
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General training programs for organizations and individuals not listed above.
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Every organization faces unique risks, operational demands, and compliance requirements. Our training programs are designed to be flexible, practical, and role-specific.
Whether your team prefers online learning, instructor-led courses, or scenario-based practical drills, we deliver training that aligns with your goals, schedule, and environment.
In-depth, expert-led training focused on advanced response skills and operational readiness.
Explore Instructor-Led Courses →Self-paced, accessible courses designed to build foundational knowledge and maintain compliance.
Explore Online Training →Hands-on, recurring drills that reinforce skills through real-world scenarios.
Explore Monthly Drills →Beyond Training
We develop comprehensive Emergency Response Plans tailored to your business, consistent with Global Auditing requirements as well as OSHA and NFPA.
Explore Response PlansTraining Built for Real Emergencies
From awareness to advanced response, we offer flexible programs tailored to your organization's needs.
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For years, we have provided specialized training solutions across North America, serving clients in Mexico and Canada with the same high standards.
Explore ProgramsWith both theoretical knowledge and practical drills, our programs mirror real emergencies to improve decision-making and performance.
Courses can be customized for your facilities, risk profiles, and team responsibilities.
Our instructors combine field experience with proven training techniques to empower responders with confidence and competence.
Our Team
| Name | Position | Work Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neary, Sean | President | 734-968-4306 | neary@ersintl.org |
| Berry, Paul | Programs Director | 248-767-4270 | berry@ersintl.org |
| Van Holstyn, Dave | Programs Director | 616-299-5772 | vanholstyn@ersintl.org |
| Cipolla, Dan | Department Manager | 810-623-0455 | cipolla@ersintl.org |
| Lee, Nathan | Department Manager | 734-612-4327 | lee@ersintl.org |
| DeCraene, Mike | Department Manager | 313-363-1377 | decraene@ersintl.org |
| Bessert, Scott | Logistics Manager | 810-599-5525 | bessert@ersintl.org |
| Griffin, Janet | Special Projects Manager | 734-392-5124 | griffin@ersintl.org |
| Suchora, Kathleen | Administrative Projects Manager | 734-392-5126 | suchora@ersintl.org |
| Thompson, Pat | IT Manager | 517-285-0520 | pat@ersintl.org |
Stories
Members of the Ford Emergency Response Teams do amazing work. Here are a few films showing how their training and work pay off.
An event at the Livonia Transmission Plant responded to by the ERT saves a life.
The Ford North American ERT Challenge held May 23rd and 24th, 2023.
The Ford North American ERT Challenge held May 21st and 22nd, 2024.