Critical Response Group

Critical Response Group is proud to welcome Lucas Petr to the team as Regional Director of Sales and Implementation, Mountain Region. Lucas served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Special Operator, planning and executing complex operations in high-risk environments around the globe. He holds advanced certifications in sniper and cyber operations and brings a strong foundation in precision, coordination, and real-world preparedness to his role. A Tennessee native and now a proud Coloradan, we are glad to have him representing CRG across the Mountain Region. America's Common Operating Picture® www.crgplans.com #TeamCRG #USMC #MarineCorps #SpecialOperations #PublicSafety #SchoolSafety #EmergencyResponse #CriticalResponseGroup

When the right tools work together, responders arrive ready. Critical Response Group is proud to announce an integration with the PulsePoint Foundation, a public nonprofit whose PulsePoint Respond app is trusted by professional responders in more than 5,500 communities nationwide. Through this integration, CRG's Collaborative Response Graphics® now appear directly within PulsePoint Respond incident maps, putting our nationwide catalog of site-specific emergency response maps in the hands of responders at the moment it matters most. "CRG's plans cover an impressive breadth of facilities nationwide, and we're excited that so many of our agencies will now have that actionable intelligence at their fingertips when it matters most." - Richard Price, Founder & President, PulsePoint Foundation Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/ecBbM4Yp America's Common Operating Picture® www.crgplans.com #PublicSafety #FirstResponders #SituationalAwareness #CriticalResponseGroup #PulsePoint

Protecting schools requires preparation, coordination, and professionals committed to getting it right when it matters most. Last week, Critical Response Group had the privilege of supporting those efforts at the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU) School Safety & Security Conference. CRG was invited to conduct two tabletop training sessions during the conference, working through realistic emergency scenarios using Collaborative Response Graphics® (CRGs) to strengthen coordination, communication, and decision-making during critical incidents. The conference brought together 200+ school safety leaders from across Pennsylvania, and we appreciate the opportunity to spend time with so many professionals dedicated to protecting their school communities. Thank you to the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units for the invitation and to the dedicated professionals working every day to keep students and staff safe. America's Common Operating Picture® www.crgplans.com #indoormapping #firstresponders #criticalincidentmapping #emergencyresponse #schoolsafety

Crisis Response Leader Training, Inc. is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Critical Response Group. Across the country, schools, hospitals, public venues, and municipalities are working to close the gap between planning and execution in high-consequence incidents. That gap is often defined by one critical factor: TIME. Critical Response Group has set the national standard for facility-specific emergency mapping through its Collaborative Response Graphics (CRGs), giving facility leaders and first responders immediate, actionable situational awareness when seconds matter most. Crisis Response Leader Training (CRLT) delivers high-fidelity, evidence-based scenarios that allow leaders to pressure-test decisions, policies, coordination, and communication before a real crisis ever occurs. Together, this partnership bridges situational awareness and intelligence with decision-making and training. By integrating CRG’s standardized mapping data with CRLT’s immersive simulation platform, organizations can now train within environments that mirror their real-world facilities — strengthening coordination between educators, healthcare leaders, emergency managers, and first responders. We are honored to align with a team equally committed to improving outcomes, reducing chaos, and protecting communities. #StrategicPartnership #PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #FirstResponders #SituationalAwareness #CrisisLeadership #CriticalResponseGroup #CRLTInc

A paramedic's skill means nothing if they can't find the patient. Oregon just made a meaningful commitment to changing that outcome. HB 4160 requires every K-12 school to implement a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan aligned with national standards and coordinated with local EMS, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. A key requirement: schools must share AED locations with emergency medical responders. That's a critical step. But here's the reality most people don't think about. A paramedic gets the call. They arrive on a large K-12 campus they've never been to. Which building is it? There are six entrances on this side alone. The doors are locked. Someone is supposed to meet them, but where? They radio in. There's confusion. They start moving. The AED is in Building 2. They're at Building 5. This isn't a hypothetical. It's the reality of responding to a cardiac emergency on a complex school campus without a clear, shared map in hand. Sharing an AED location in a compliance document is not the same as a responder being able to find it under pressure, in an unfamiliar building, in the middle of an emergency. That's the gap Collaborative Response Graphics (CRGs) are built to close. CRGs are responder-ready campus maps designed specifically for police, fire, and EMS. For schools implementing HB 4160 cardiac emergency response plans, they provide: ✅ Precise AED locations within buildings ✅ Campus layouts, entrances, hallways, and access routes ✅ A single shared visual reference across all responding agencies The American Heart Association's CERP framework calls for plans that include building locations, AED placement, and facility maps to support rapid response. CRGs are purpose-built to deliver exactly that, in a format responders can act on immediately. As Oregon districts begin developing their compliance plans, the tools they choose to communicate life-saving information will matter enormously. If you're a school administrator, safety director, or public safety partner in Oregon working through HB 4160 implementation, we'd welcome the conversation. CRGs are supporting schools across the country, and we're ready to help Oregon get this right. Clarity saves lives. #SchoolSafety #OregonEducation #HB4160 #CardiacEmergency #EMS #PublicSafety #CRG #EmergencyPreparedness #AED

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our Co-Founder and CTO, Ethan P. Killeen, on being named the 2026 Industry Professional Award recipient by the NG9-1-1 Institute at their 23rd Annual 911 Honor Award Luncheon. This recognition is a testament to Ethan's tireless commitment to advancing Next Generation 911, ensuring that emergency communications are accurate, accessible, and built for the future. His vision has been a driving force not just within CRG, but in helping shape and build standards at an industry level, and his passion for getting it right, every time, for every caller, is what sets him apart as a true leader in this space. Being honored alongside public safety heroes and industry pioneers in Washington, D.C. speaks volumes about the impact Ethan continues to make across the NG911 community. #NG911 #NextGeneration911 #PublicSafety #911HonorAwards #EmergencyResponse #CRG #Leadership

We are proud to introduce the CRG Portal — a secure, centralized platform designed to help location owners and public safety teams access, manage, and distribute their Collaborative Response Graphics® with ease. The portal delivers real-time updates, flexible sharing capabilities, and precise editing tools, all at no additional charge for current CRG customers. ✅ Access, view, edit, and download your CRGs anytime ✅ Mark edits and changes directly on your maps ✅ Real-time updates across all your locations ✅ Securely share and manage access within your organization ✅ Download in all of the formats you and your partners need ✅ Complimentary access for first responders Coming soon... ✏️ Internal Map Builder: Event, Facility, and Emergency Planning tools that further expand what the CRG portal can do for your team. Existing CRG customers are encouraged to contact our team to activate their portal access today. maintenance@crgplans.com America's Common Operating Picture® www.crgplans.com #indoormapping #firstresponders #criticalincidentmapping #emergencyresponse #schoolsafety

Clear, accurate mapping can make the difference between hesitation and decisive action. Through our partnership with Critical Response Group (CRG), BluePoint integrates standardized, responder-validated mapping data directly into our emergency response platform. This ensures first responders receive immediate access to trusted site layouts, entry points, and critical locations—helping them act faster and with greater confidence. When responders arrive informed, outcomes improve. Learn how BluePoint and CRG together strengthen emergency response: https://lnkd.in/dXEm2FE3

Critical Response Group is proud to welcome Sierra Public Safety Group (SPSG) as a strategic partner. For over 20 years, SPSG has been at the forefront of public safety technology, delivering managed IT services, security systems integration, network infrastructure, and AV solutions to some of the most critical agencies in the country. What makes SPSG a natural fit for CRG is their deep roots in the same agencies and communities we serve, from law enforcement and fire to 911 operations and emergency management. Pairing their end-to-end technology services and 24/7 support capabilities with CRG's Collaborative Response Graphics (CRGs) means the agencies SPSG serves will have both the infrastructure and the emergency response mapping solutions they need to be truly prepared. We're honored to be aligned with a team that shares our commitment to making communities safer. #PartnershipAnnouncement #PublicSafety #FirstResponders #SituationalAwareness #EmergencyPreparedness #CriticalResponseGroup #SierraPublicSafetyGroup

This week, Critical Response Group officially moved into our new office in Dallas - an expansion of our headquarters in New Jersey and an important step in our continued growth. As our team expands rapidly across the country, this new location strengthens our ability to support clients nationwide and remain closely connected to the first responder community we serve. Establishing a presence in Dallas allows us to scale thoughtfully while continuing to deliver trusted mapping solutions where they're needed most. Proud of the momentum behind this growth and excited for what's ahead as we continue to build. America's Common Operating Picture® www.crgplans.com #indoormapping #firstresponders #criticalincidentmapping #emergencyresponse #schoolsafety