Emergency Response Services

IES Safety emergency response services allow your company to put an emergency response plan in place to ensure the safety and health of your staff during critical emergency operations. This includes the development of plans, delivery of training, and plan management. IES can bring the plan to life by providing 24/7/365 onsite emergency response teams on an as-needed, scheduled, or permanent basis. Our leadership team has developed plans for the following incidents: natural disasters, fire, medical, rescue, oil spills, hazmat, and more. IES’ emergency response services vary by region. Please reach out to us to learn about the specific emergency response services available in your region.

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Emergency Response Teams

IES Safety, LLC offers emergency response teams and training courses for industrial/oil & gas, government and federal safety response teams.

Confined Space Safety Teams

We provide world class confined space safety teams to industrial, municipal, and governmental organizations worldwide. Our mobile safety teams are available for deployment to any location.

Hiring A Response Team

Hiring a professional contract Emergency Response Team (ERT) is one of the most safe and cost effective methods for companies to provide rescue service for permit required confined space work.

Emergency Response Teams

IES Safety provides skilled and dependable emergency response teams to support industrial, commercial, maritime, and government operations. Our team members are selected for their real-world experience in emergency response environments, including industrial firefighting, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and emergency medical operations. Every responder is professionally trained and credentialed to support high-risk, high-consequence work environments.

IES Safety’s personnel can be deployed as standalone emergency response teams or integrated into broader site operations, turnarounds, or shutdowns. Our teams operate under ICS/NIMS frameworks, aligning with client site procedures and safety systems to enhance emergency preparedness and incident control.

We Offer:


  • Industrial Fire Brigades
  • Marine Firefighting Teams
  • Hazardous Materials Technicians
  • Confined Space and High-Angle Technical Rescue
  • Boat-Based Water Rescue Standby
  • On-Site Emergency Medical Responders

Confined Space Safety Teams

IES Safety delivers turnkey confined space standby and rescue teams to clients across the industrial, utility, and government sectors. These teams are equipped and trained to manage high-risk confined space entries, ensuring compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and related NFPA standards.

All IES Safety team members meet or exceed training requirements for confined space rescue and high-angle rope rescue, and participate in ongoing training and medical surveillance programs.

We charge industry fair rates for standard rescue equipment packages, and mobilization/demobilization expenses are billed at cost conscience rate to help manage your project budget.

Service Options Include:


  • Rescue teams configured in 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-member teams
  • Written safety preplans developed for every permit-required space
  • Support for entry supervision, fire watch, air monitoring, and patient packaging
  • Rapid deployment to any job site, anywhere in the United States

Hiring a Contract Emergency Response Team: What to Consider

When selecting a contractor to provide emergency response and confined space rescue services, employers must ensure the contractor meets stringent qualifications. OSHA places the responsibility for rescue readiness on the host employer. One of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to fulfill this obligation is to contract a qualified professional ERT provider like IES Safety.

Insurance Coverage


  • Errors & Omissions
  • General Liability
  • Auto Insurance
  • Workers’ Compensation

Training & Staffing


  • Are team members employees or subcontractors?
  • Are they trained to meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and NFPA 1006 standards?

Assessment Documentation


  • Has the team completed a Non-Mandatory Appendix F assessment?
  • Will they share assessment and readiness documentation?

Emergency Response Equipment


  • Is rescue gear appropriate and well maintained?
  • Are inspection and maintenance logs available?

Health & Safety Programs


  • Does the provider maintain an active occupational health and safety program?
  • Is employee testing and documentation current (PFT, Fit Test, Drug Test, TWIC, Background Checks)?

First Aid Qualifications


  • Do team members hold current medical certifications as required by OSHA?

Rescue Preplans


  • Are written procedures and pre-entry rescue plans completed for each space?

References & Demonstrations


  • Can the provider offer verifiable client references?
  • Are they willing to perform a mock rescue drill on request?

IES Safety meets or exceeds each of these criteria. We maintain current insurance, document all training and testing, and are prepared to demonstrate readiness at every client site. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, dependable, and compliant emergency response services that integrate seamlessly with your operations.