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Tactical Exercise: Putting Evacuation Plans into Action with Sun Peaks Resort
Since 2022, Ally has supported Sun Peaks Resort’s emergency management program through training, emergency plan development, hazard and risk assessments, and emergency exercises.
Functional Exercise: FIFA preparedness at YVR
Over the past several months Ally worked with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to plan and facilitate an emergency exercise focused on FIFA preparedness.
EOC Bootcamp: Policy Group – A High Wire Balancing Act
Throughout the EOC Bootcamp Series we’ve discussed the role of the EOC, and how important it is to remember that the EOC does not manage the incident. That is the sole purview of the Incident Commander (IC).
Tabletop Exercise: Strengthening Readiness with Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
This month, Ally supported Surerus Murphy Joint Venture to deliver a tabletop exercise for the Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project.
EOC Bootcamp: The EOC Activation Narration
In the EOC Bootcamp series we’ve talked about the overall purpose of an EOC, good habits for success, and ways to build situational awareness. By now, readers might say “that’s great, but how do we know when to activate, and how big should we go with it?
Tabletop Exercise: Wildfire Preparedness at FortisBC’s Warfield Facility
When hazardous materials and wildfire risk intersect, preparedness becomes non-negotiable. As part of operating and maintaining electrical infrastructure across Interior British Columbia, FortisBC generates materials classified as hazardous under environmental regulations.
EOC Bootcamp: Why Situational Awareness Matters in Emergency Operations – and How to Build It
In emergency operations, decisions often have to be made before all the facts are in. That’s where situational awareness comes in — the ability to recognize what’s happening, understand its implications, and anticipate what might happen next.
Teamwork in Action – Lessons from City of Delta’s Fire Scenario Emergency Exercise
Earlier this year, Ally worked with the City of Delta Emergency Management Department to conduct a multi-agency emergency exercise focused on a fire scenario at the Delta Golf & Country Club.
EOC Bootcamp Series: Two Habits for EOC Success—Preparation and Documentation
Among the many habits that define a strong emergency management practitioner, two often get overlooked because they seem too obvious: reading the manual and taking notes.
From Runway to Recovery: Lessons from the YVR Airport TTX
Earlier this summer, Ally was pleased to work with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to design and deliver an interagency tabletop exercise (TTX) simulating a major aircraft incident.
EOC Bootcamp Series: What’s an EOC Supposed to Do?
This post is part of the EOC Bootcamp series by Dave Whittier – Senior Associate at Ally Emergency Management.
Introducing EOC Bootcamp: Practical Lessons from Inside the Emergency Operations Centre
Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) are the nerve centres of crisis coordination — places where clarity, communication, and composure are essential. Yet for many organizations, the EOC remains an unfamiliar and underdeveloped resource, and given consideration only once an emergency is underway.
Emergencies happen. Learn From Them with After-Action Reviews
After-Action Reviews (AARs) are a critical part of the emergency recovery phase. In this article, we explore why AARs matter, and share Ally’s methodology for conducting effective reviews with your team after an unexpected event or emergency.
LNG Emergency Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise: Strengthening Response Capacity at FortisBC’s Mt Hayes Facility
As part of our continued work to support the Emergency Management Program at FortisBC, Ally recently helped plan and execute a full-scale LNG emergency preparedness exercise at the Mt. Hayes facility on Vancouver Island.
Furry Creek Propane Plant Full-Scale Exercise: A Decade of Emergency Preparedness Collaboration with FortisBC
For over 10 years Ally has been assisting FortisBC to plan and execute emergency exercises involving their Furry Creek propane plant site in North Vancouver.
Copper Mountain Mine Full-Scale Exercise: Simulated Vehicle Incident
December saw the Ally team in Princeton, BC at the Copper Mountain Mine for a full-scale exercise (FSX) simulating a fatal industrial accident.
FortisBC Functional Exercise: Flow Surge Flooding in the Columbia Basin
Early November saw Ally in Trail, conducting a functional flooding exercise to simulate a flow surge flood scenario at Waneta Dam. Nearly 40 participants took part in the exercise, representing FortisBC, Teck Resources Ltd.
Vancouver International Airport: Crash on Airport Full-Scale Exercise 2024
In September 2024, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) tested its emergency response capabilities through a large-scale Full-Scale Exercise (FSX) simulating a major aircraft incident.
Surerus Murphy and FortisBC Tabletop Exercise: Accidental Pipeline Rupture
The Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project involves the installation of 50 kilometres of new natural gas pipeline between Coquitlam and Squamish, BC.
Sun Peaks Resort Tabletop Exercise: Summer Wildfire in a Resort Town
In June 2024, Ally teamed up with Sun Peaks Resort to conduct a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) to prepare for potential wildfires, including possible evacuations.
Westshore Terminals Tabletop Exercise: Medical Emergency Aboard a Berthed Vessel
In May 2024, Ally led an insightful Tabletop Exercise (TTX) for Westshore Terminals designed to simulate real-world emergency scenarios. The exercise featured three distinct scenarios, each focusing on potential worker injuries aboard a vessel docked at the terminal.
FortisBC Tabletop Exercise: Electric Transmission & Distribution
In April 2024, Ally supported the FortisBC Emergency Management team by conducting a tabletop exercise (TTX) at their Kootenay Operations Centre in Castlegar, BC.