Training

Core Training Disciplines

California Prepared focuses on practical readiness across these areas. All training is hands-on, scenario-based, and built for real-world application.

1. Emergency Medical & Trauma Care

  • Bleeding control (tourniquets, pressure bandaging, wound packing)
  • Basic life support (CPR, AED use)
  • Patient assessment and stabilization
  • Improvised medical care in resource-limited environments

2. Situational Awareness & Risk Assessment

  • Threat recognition and avoidance
  • Environmental awareness
  • Decision making under stress
  • Personal safety and de-escalation

3. Communications

  • Emergency communication planning
  • Radio operations (FRS/GMRS/ham basics)
  • Family and group communication protocols
  • Information management during incidents

4. Disaster Preparedness & Response

  • Earthquake, wildfire, flood, and severe weather response
  • Evacuation planning and execution
  • Shelter-in-place strategies
  • Resource management during extended incidents

5. Survival & Sustainment Skills

  • Water sourcing, filtration, and storage
  • Food storage and preparation
  • Shelter building and environmental protection
  • Fire starting and fieldcraft fundamentals

6. Navigation & Movement

  • Land navigation (map, compass, GPS)
  • Route planning and contingency planning
  • Urban and rural movement considerations
  • Vehicle readiness and emergency travel

7. Personal Security & Defense (Lawful)

  • Home hardening and security planning
  • Personal defense principles and situational tactics
  • Use-of-force awareness and legal considerations
  • Safe and responsible tool use

8. Fitness & Physical Readiness

  • Functional strength and endurance
  • Mobility and injury prevention
  • Load carriage and work capacity
  • Stress conditioning

9. Mindset & Leadership

  • Decision making under pressure
  • Stress inoculation
  • Leadership and small-group coordination
  • Responsibility and accountability in crisis

10. Community Response & Mutual Aid

  • Team organization and roles
  • Working with neighbors and local resources
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Supporting first responders without interfering
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