About Us
Blake Emergency Services is an independent UK based and privately owned business with global presence and reach.
About Us
Blake Emergency Services is an independent UK based and privately owned business with global presence and reach.
As a family owned business we have that extra commitment and passion in our field – we are industry leaders, highly trusted, and respected by major insurance companies, air operators and many other global entities alike.
Our unparalleled expertise, reputation and professionalism provide an excellent service no matter the size of the incident or event. We are committed to continual improvement and professional development of our team – ensuring the best support wherever and whenever you need it.
With Blake Emergency Services our clients can rely on us as their trusted partner providing an effective, professional, sensitive, discreet and confidential emergency response service. We work alongside our friends and trusted alliance partners Angel Emergency Services, based in China and Fireside Partners, based in the United States to provide that extra level of support to clients and families at the time of need.
Why choose
Blake Emergency Services?
There are many reasons why Blake Emergency Services is the perfect partner for your Emergency Preparedness – many of our clients can vouch for us – but logistically:
- Our UK Head Office is based in Cheshire, less than half an hour’s journey from Manchester International Airport.
- Our UK Operations Centre is located in Watford, close to London Heathrow Airport.
- We have Regional Directors and deployment equipment based in North America, Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand.
- Team members in 40 different countries.
- Our close proximity to major international airports and our global presence ensures we are able to deploy equipment and personnel speedily and efficiently.
Our real-world experience, extensive disaster management expertise, high levels of empathy, professionalism and discretion provides you with unparalleled Disaster Management services and support.
As industry leaders in our field, we are proud to be the chosen emergency response provider for many of the world’s leading airlines.
Our Vision
and Values
Our Mission
Empowering communities with honesty and integrity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. We achieve this by providing world-class, transparent emergency response consultancy, engaging and effective training programs and exercises, and compassionate, professional response services. Our unwavering commitment to continuous improvement ensures we remain a trusted leader in emergency preparedness worldwide.
Our Vision
A world where communities are empowered to face any emergency with confidence. We envision a future built on proactive preparation, accessible training, and seamless collaboration. Through a global network of prepared individuals and organisations, we strive to minimise the impact of emergencies and ensure rapid recovery, fostering a more resilient world where communities can thrive.
Our Core Values
Recognised across the industry as professional, appropriate, and empathetic. We are committed to delivering high-quality emergency management consultancy, training, and incident response, continuously improving our processes to stay at the forefront of emergency response management. We are committed to upholding the highest industry standards, as evidenced by our achievement of ISO management and information security certifications.
Providing a high standard of customer care is foremost in all our actions, through our client consultancy relationship, training, and permanent readiness to activate. We understand that forming strong relationships is integral to establishing trust and cohesion. Experience shows us that this is especially important in the event of a major incident, wherever in the world we find ourselves working.
We will work with integrity and discretion in all that we do. This is not negotiable. This is the foundation on which we work and uphold alongside respect and transparency. Integrity is never more important than when we are working on a response with our clients to support those affected by the emergency and their families and friends. Whether in a Family Assistance Centre, the mortuary, or the emergency call centre, we will do our utmost to protect and support those we are working with.
We value that our clients are all at different points in their preparedness journey, and each client is different. With our clients, we continue to work and learn together by recognising the value of listening to their challenges so we can improve our services and relationships. It is important to us that our client feels heard and feels valued as part of the Blake team.
We aim to help people. Whether this be through supporting our clients in their preparedness journey; working with and supporting those affected by an emergency directly or indirectly; or sharing our company’s extensive incident response experiences in appropriate forums around the world. We are dedicated to our team’s growth and well-being. We invest in ongoing training and development to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to excel. We continually strive to overcome global barriers by recruiting individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, cultures, beliefs, and language abilities.
Our Environment, Social, and Governance Statement
At Blake Emergency Services, we strive to be a responsible organisation, minimising our environmental impact and fostering a positive social impact while upholding strong governance practices. We are committed to the following:
Minimising our Footprint
We have an Environmental Policy that sets out commitments to reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. We regularly monitor our environmental performance through key performance indicators aligned with ISO 9001, striving for continuous improvement.
Sustainable Practices
We implement measures to minimise the environmental impact of our operations, including:
- Identifying and mitigating environmental risks associated with office environments, training activities, and deployments.
- Promoting energy and water conservation.
- Encouraging responsible travel practices during deployments where possible.
- Prioritising the use of environmentally friendly resources whenever possible.
- Educating employees on environmental awareness and encouraging responsible practices.
Sustainable Procurement
We consider environmental criteria, including climate change, when making purchasing decisions.
Ethical Conduct
We uphold human rights and avoid complicity in human rights abuses throughout our operations, including during deployments. We have clear policies and procedures to ensure ethical behaviour and responsible sourcing.
Employee Well-being
We foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee well-being and teamwork. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively work to create a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Community Engagement
We engage with local communities and stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns, striving to be a positive force within the communities we serve. We also actively support our nominated charity, the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Ethical Business Practices
We conduct business with integrity, transparency, and accountability. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations and maintain accurate financial reporting.
Ethical Culture
We actively promote a culture of ethical behaviour throughout the organisation and within our supply chain.
We take our ESG responsibilities seriously. We regularly review and update our ESG policies and practices, communicating any changes to stakeholders. We are committed to continuous improvement in all areas of ESG.
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