Safety Response Team Training Plan

Safety Response Team Training Plan — 2026 Edition Kearnan Consulting Group, LLC

A complete training system for houses of worship building or professionalizing volunteer safety teams. This package includes a comprehensive 72-page curriculum plus a streamlined 18-page quick-reference edition—giving you both depth and speed when implementing your program.

Organized across three progressive tiers—Foundations, Unarmed, and Armed—the training covers everything from situational awareness and de-escalation to medical response, emergency operations, firearms proficiency, and active threat protocols. Built on a ministry-first philosophy and backed by trusted authorities including FEMA, CISA, and ASIS International, this is a structured, real-world framework your team can actually execute.

What’s included:

• Three-tier training model: Foundations, Unarmed, and Armed personnel
• 9-module unarmed certification program with assessment rubrics
• Advanced armed training covering use-of-force, firearms proficiency, and tactical response
• Training hour benchmarks (25 hours unarmed, 57 hours armed) and quarterly scheduling framework
• Core competency skills matrix and annual training matrix
• Ready-to-use administrative templates, documentation, and reporting tools
• Fully footnoted and professionally sourced content

Ideal for: Church security directors, safety team leaders, and faith-based organizations seeking a professional, research-backed framework for volunteer safety training.