Our consulting services are designed to help venues, event organizers, businesses, and organizations build safer, more welcoming, and more prepared environments. We bring a people-first approach that blends emergency response expertise with real-world understanding of how spaces should function for staff and guests alike.

We work closely with each client to develop custom emergency medical response plans (or strengthen your existing Emergency Action Plan), assess your space for safety and accessibility, and offer clear, actionable recommendations. Whether you need help improving your guest experience, building out a first aid kit system that actually makes sense for your space, or training your staff to respond confidently in an emergency, we’re here for all of it.

We also provide ongoing support, including kit restocking, refresher trainings, and regular reviews of your safety procedures as your needs change. Our team brings a mix of medical, ethical, and community-based perspectives to the table and we care just as much about what it feels like to be in your space as we do about what to do when something goes wrong.

Services Offered

• Medical response planning and Emergency Action Plan development

• Space and safety assessments (including guest experience, accessibility, and safety flow)

• Emergency preparedness consulting

• Staff training design and implementation

• First aid kit development, stocking, and training

• Ethical and inclusive practices reviews

• Ongoing support and consultation

We offer hands-on, community-centered training that helps people feel confident responding to medical emergencies whether they’re working in the field or they just happen to be there when something happens. Our training and education programs are built for both first responders and bystanders, with a focus on real-world readiness, inclusive care, and practical, trauma-informed techniques.

We’re not just teaching people what to do in an emergency. We’re also helping them understand how to do it in a way that is respectful, ethical, and grounded in the needs of the people around them. Every course we offer is designed to be adaptable, collaborative, and rooted in community care.

Training for First Responders and Healthcare Providers

We offer specialized training and continuing education for EMTs, healthcare workers, and first responders looking to expand their skills. Our courses go beyond the clinical basics and incorporate training on harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and working effectively across lines of identity, culture, and experience. Whether you're working in the field or in a healthcare setting, our goal is to support you in providing high-quality, respectful care in every interaction.

Sample Topics

• *EMT initial and recertification

• *CPR/AED certification

• Opioid overdose response and naloxone administration

• Trauma-informed care and de-escalation

• Mental health awareness and crisis response

• Working with marginalized populations

• Workplace safety and ethical care practices

• Collaborating with community responders and organizations

• Building trust with communities that don’t trust emergency services

• Situational awareness and nonviolent communication

• Burnout prevention and responder wellness

• *CEUs and custom training modules available

*CEU and certification courses coming soon!

Training for Bystanders and Community Members

We believe everyone should feel prepared to respond when someone needs help, not just trained professionals. Our community courses are designed for individuals, workplaces, caregivers, organizers, and anyone who wants to know what to do when things go wrong. These trainings are approachable, hands-on, and focus on simple, effective steps you can take to keep someone safe until more help arrives.

Sample Topics

• Community First Aid and CPR/AED

• Bleeding Control

• Naloxone use and responding to opioid overdoses

• Mental health and wellness basics

• Supporting someone in crisis

• Recognizing emergencies and knowing when to call for help

• What to expect if you call 911

• How to communicate medical info for yourself or others

• How to use the items in a first aid kit

• Advocating for yourself or someone else when receiving medical care

• Managing your health at home (e.g., wound care, blood pressure, meds, monitoring symptoms)

• Basic mobility support

• Custom training available for workplaces, events, and organizations

Our EMS services are built on a different kind of care model, one that centers safety, dignity, and trust, especially for people who haven’t always felt safe around emergency response. We work with event organizers, venues, and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency medical care that’s responsive, respectful, and human.

Every event we support is staffed with a minimum of two EMTs who are trained not just in emergency medicine, but also in how to show up for people in crisis with compassion and care. Our teams are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to medical needs, while also navigating complex environments with flexibility and professionalism. And when a serious medical emergency arises, we’re trained, equipped, and ready to respond.

We also offer a Community Care Area (CCA), a shaded, sensory-friendly space where guests can rest, regulate, and receive support. The CCA includes seating, water, sensory tools, fidget toys, earplugs, and comfort items. It can also serve as a hub for wellness checks, medical Q&A, reunification, parenting needs, or just a place to take a breath.

Our approach blends emergency medicine, harm reduction, public health, and mental health care. We work under the oversight of both a Medical Director and a Mental Health Director, and all of our staff are trained in consent-based care, crisis response, de-escalation, cultural humility, and guest experience.

We also provide liaison services to help coordinate between event organizers, guests, and other medical teams. From planning to post-event debriefs, we’re there to ensure strong communication, ethical practices, guest rights, and disability protections are respected throughout your event. When we’re on site, we take on medical liability and documentation, which can reduce the risk and responsibility carried by your team.

Services We Offer

• On-site EMT staffing for events

• Community Care Area setup and staffing

• Medical emergency response and triage

• Liaison work between event organizers, EMS teams, and guests

• Support for accessibility and ethical care practices

• Pre-event planning and post-event debriefing

• Coordination with outside responders or mutual aid teams

Our first aid kits are built with real people and real situations in mind. Whether you're packing a personal kit for your car, outfitting a workplace or community center, or prepping for a big event, we make sure you’re ready, not just with the right supplies, but with the knowledge to use them.

We offer a range of pre-designed kits as well as fully customizable builds. Each one is thoughtfully stocked based on who will be using it and what kinds of situations might come up. We don’t just toss items into a bag, we consider how easy they are to use, how well they work for different needs, and what kind of training (if any) might be needed. You can also add refill plans or get support from us to keep your kit stocked long-term.

We also offer training and instructional materials alongside every kit so you (or your staff, volunteers, or community members) actually know how to use the supplies when it counts.

And when you buy a kit through EQUIP, you’re not just preparing yourself, you’re helping prepare others, too. A portion of our first aid kit revenue helps us supply free kits and wellness items to communities that need them, including mutual aid groups, unhoused neighbors, and public health outreach efforts.

Features

• Custom kits for individuals, workplaces, events, and community groups

• Options from basic first aid to advanced field-ready supplies

• Refill plans available (one-time or subscription)

• Instructional guides and training available with every kit

• Donation program that helps get supplies to underserved communities

• Practical, inclusive kit contents tailored to real-world use

Our community outreach is rooted in mutual aid, harm reduction, and health equity. We focus on getting practical health tools and life-saving information into the hands of people who need it most, while also helping other organizations do the same.

EQUIP leads and supports outreach through free supply distribution, education, and community-based events. We provide medical and wellness supplies like naloxone, test kits, first aid items, hygiene products, and comfort essentials. Much of this work is supported by donations and our Kit Building Events, where volunteers and partner groups assemble care kits for community distribution.

Whether we’re at a pride festival, mutual aid pop-up, or helping your organization host a kit-packing day, our goal is simple: meet people where they are, share knowledge, and strengthen the network of care around them.

We also run public health campaigns, collaborate with local partners, and conduct community-based research to stay responsive to local needs.

EQUIP believes community care is healthcare and we’re here to increase access to the tools and support needed to take care of themselves and each other.

What We Offer

• Free medical and wellness supply distribution (naloxone, test kits, hygiene supplies, and more)

• Community tabling and outreach at events, health fairs, and other community events

• Kit Building Events for groups, schools, workplaces, and organizations

• Public health education and harm reduction resources

• Training and information on overdose prevention, sexual health, and chronic condition support

• Community-driven research that guides our programs and informs broader care practices

• Collaboration with local orgs, coalitions, and community leaders