about us
When there's no room for error, we are the team you call.
Emergency Response Experts is a Los Angeles-based elite safety, medical, and firearms training organization trusted by productions, corporations, healthcare professionals, and individuals across the country.
Our mission is simple: equip people with the knowledge and confidence to act in critical moments — saving lives and preventing emergencies before they escalate. Through hands-on, expert-led instruction, we build trust, empower learners, and ensure that every participant walks away prepared to apply life-saving techniques anytime, anywhere.
What We Do
We operate across three core pillars — Health, Safety, and Firearms Safety — delivering comprehensive training and professional services at every level.
Under our Health services, we offer American Red Cross certified CPR / AED / First Aid courses for individuals and corporations, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare professionals and students, and licensed Set Medics for film, television, and live event productions.
Our Safety division provides certified Safety Advisors for hire on productions and corporate environments — SB-132 compliant and OSHA-aligned — alongside Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT) through our HSI-approved training center, available for individuals and organizations.
Through our Firearms programming, we offer NRA-aligned certifications including Firearms Safety Certification, Basics of Pistol Shooting, Basics of Rifle Shooting, and Basics of Shotgun Shooting Courses - training the next generation of responsible, qualified firearms owners.
Whether you're a first-time learner, a healthcare professional renewing your BLS, a production company seeking on-set medical coverage, or an organization building a safer workplace — Emergency Response Experts has the expertise, the credentials, and the experience to train your team for the unexpected.
Our Emergency Response Experts
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Mikey Koffman
CEO & NREMT
30+ yearsMikey Koffman is a seasoned and highly skilled professional with over three decades of experience in emergency medical services, health & safety and firearms training. She has held the accreditation of a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) since 1996 and is certified in Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS). Additionally, Koffman is a Certified Red Cross CPR/AED/BLS Instructor, Certified NRA Firearms Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Certified AVIRT Instructor, LAFD CERT Certified, Fire Safety Management Certified and OSHA & SB-132 Safety Advisor, showcasing her dedication to health and safety education and training.
Her company has gained a strong reputation for delivering expert safety solutions to high-profile clients, including City National Bank, Banc of California, Disney, Paramount, Skydance, 44 Blue Productions, ESL Gaming, Intuitive Productions, The Switch, OTG Productions, Good Shepherd Center, Monami Productions, and A Smith and Company Productions, to name a few.
Koffman continues to bridge her passion for safety, expertise in emergency services, and leadership, providing tailored solutions that ensure the well being of individuals and organizations across multiple industries.
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Cecilia Tripp
Director of Marketing
10+ yearsCecilia Tripp began her journey in Social Media Management back in 2016. Since then she has helped brands and solopreneurs, such as The Moses West Foundation, Simon Casting, Mandy DiMarzo and Tammin Sursok, build powerful and engaged online audiences. Cecilia believes in the power of storytelling and building genuine connections online.
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Jinny Pollinger
Red Cross Instructor
10+ yearsJinny has been certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for over a decade, most recently re-certified through American First Responders in December 2024. She received her First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor training and certification from the American Red Cross in January 2025. Jinny also works in outdoor education, facilitating adventure programs, including kayaking, hiking, and camping, for students of all ages.
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Kim Rennick, RN
Nurse
7 YearsKim is an RN with 7 years experience. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Chamberlain University in Phoenix, Arizona. She started her career in the acute care setting shortly before the COVID pandemic hit. Her first two and a half years of her career were spent taking care of COVID patients as well as Neuro patients post stroke or traumatic brain injury. She currently works at an ambulatory surgery center where she assists in GI procedures as well as Pre Op/ PACU for all types of general outpatient surgeries. She currently holds certifications for ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
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Jessica Fernandez
NREMT