COMMUNITY EDUCATION

ERGSS provides comprehensive community education programs to empower individuals, businesses, and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively to emergencies. We equip communities with life-saving preparedness strategies, risk mitigation techniques, and response protocols for a wide range of incidents.

  • This NRA-approved course provides the essential knowledge, skills, and mindset needed for the safe and effective use of a handgun for self-defense and home protection. Designed for law-abiding individuals, this comprehensive eight-hour training covers key aspects of personal safety, legal considerations, and defensive shooting strategies.

    Course Highlights:

    ✔ Basic defensive shooting techniques
    ✔ Strategies for home safety & responding to threats
    ✔ Understanding firearms laws & self-defense rights
    ✔ Choosing the right handgun for protection
    ✔ Ongoing skill development opportunities

    Participants should expect to fire approximately 100 rounds during the live-fire training portion. A firearm chambered in .380 or larger is required for this course. (Firearms and ammunition are not included.)

    Upon successful completion, students will receive a course completion certificate, qualifying them to apply for a State of Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL).

  • This NRA-approved course provides essential training for individuals who choose to carry a concealed firearm as part of their daily routine. Designed as an advanced-level course, this nine-hour classroom and range training builds on the skills learned in Personal Protection Inside the Home, focusing on concealed carry techniques and defensive strategies.

    Course Highlights:

    ✔ Safe and effective firearm carry in everyday situations
    ✔ Drawing from a concealment hip holster or handbag
    ✔ Situational awareness and defensive mindset
    ✔ Advanced shooting techniques for real-world scenarios

    This course is not for beginners and requires prior completion of Personal Protection Inside the Home. To ensure students gain the maximum benefit, participants must be able to accurately hit a target at 15 feet.

    A firearm chambered in .380 or larger is required for the range portion. (Firearms and ammunition are not included in the course.)

  • Our American Heart Association (AHA) approved Heartsaver CPR & First Aid course provides critical life-saving skills for responding to medical emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Participants will learn how to perform CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and provide essential First Aid, including foreign body airway obstruction relief.

    This hands-on training ensures you are prepared to respond confidently in emergency situations, whether at home, in the workplace, or in the community. Gain the skills to save lives and earn your AHA certification upon successful completion of the course!

  • Our American Heart Association (AHA) approved Heartsaver CPR & AED course provides essential life-saving skills for responding to cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Designed to meet AHA standards, this training equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR and use an AED effectively in critical situations.

    Upon successful completion, students will receive an official AHA Heartsaver CPR certification, which fulfills many state licensure requirements. Whether you're a healthcare professional, teacher, coach, or concerned citizen, this course ensures you’re prepared to act fast and save lives when it matters most!

 

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TESTIMONIALS

  • I was impressed with the depth of knowledge ERGGS brought to my organization as they assisted in the development of diverse projects for an international airport. From Pandemic Planning (the first of such at any international airport), to COOP planning to the effective management of an EOC, the staff did a tremendous job.

    Chief Alan Black, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

  • We recently spent some time with one of the ERGSS Consultants on a project to create an executable Continuity of Operations Plan for our company and were greatly pleased with the knowledge he possessed and the ability to provide an easy and valid solution to our concerns.

    John E., CRIPT Academy

  • Over the course of several years we have worked closely with ERGSS to provide fire and EMS training to the Charlevoix Area. During that time the ERGSS staff have always shown a great deal of professionalism and subject matter expertise. We look forward to working with them on future projects for a long time to come.

    Jesse Silva, Charlevoix Fire Academy