The Central Aid Agency is equipped to provide a variety of capabilities and services. Our most commonly provided services are listed here and range from emergency response, to security, training and community service. Check out this page to see some of the notable events that our organization has been involved with over the years.
Emergency ResponseEmergency response is a main focus for the Central Aid Agency and because of this we have many units devoted to it. Emergencies can come in a variety of forms and can happen at a moments notice. Although we can't control when or where an emergency occurs, we can control how we train and prepare for them. The Central Aid Agency is actively involved in the emergency management community and participates in the Lane County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) coalition. Additionally, we can be deployed directly by entities such as Lane County Emergency Management, Lane Community College Campus CERT, Eugene Emergency Management, Springfield Emergency Management, mutual aid requests from other agencies, and can self-deploy in certain circumstances. We also coordinate with entities such as the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Oregon chapter of the national Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster organization (ORVOAD).
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Security ServicesThe Central Aid Agency is registered through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) as a security provider. Within C.A.A. our security services are handled by United Security Operations, a Primary Command. We primarily provide security services in-house to protect C.A.A. personnel, facilities, and assets; but we also offer contract security services to outside entities and partner organizations. All of our Security Agents are fully certified to the appropriate DPSST certification level. Additionally, agents receive further advanced training in areas such as patrol procedures, use of force, CPR first aid, among others. Our Security Agents stand apart from many security providers because we empower them with more advanced training and capability, up to the fullest extent allowed by law and regulation. This allows them to resolve issues or take enforcement action more effectively, and can act in a way that is most appropriate for any given circumstance. This is what truly sets United Security Operations apart as a high-end security provider, our agents are professional, held to rigorous standards, and highly trained.
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Training ServicesBecause the Central Aid Agency mission is diverse and some of the fields we are involved with are complicated, we developed our own training group called the C.A.A. Academy to ensure that our personnel receive the highest quality training possible. Over the years we began to get training requests from other organizations and the general public. So much so that we decided to spin off our training group into its own separate company called Training Solutions International to provide a better means to offer high quality training not only within our organization, but also to other agencies, businesses, and the general public. Additionally, our goal is to create a consistent revenue stream to feed back into the Central Aid Agency to help fund operations. To that end, Training Solutions International donates back at least 10% of its earnings. TSI provides a variety of training services on topics ranging from CPR AED First Aid, to Security, Emergency Management, and Survival among others. Many C.A.A. personnel are employed as instructors and pass on their knowledge and experience gained from their service with the Central Aid Agency.
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Event Staff / Crowd ManagementThe Central Aid Agency is experienced in providing event staffing, crowd management, and security services for events and venues of all sizes. We have primarily offered these services in the past as a means of fundraising to help support other aspects of our organization and operations. The training and certifications our personnel receive can be applied to events as effectively as they can be applied to disaster response. Event planning, communication, directing traffic, conducting security checks, managing the flow of people, giving instructions, and providing event security services are all within the skillset of the Central Aid Agency, its personnel, and units. If you are interested in hiring us for your event, please contact us by clicking the "more information" button below.
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Community Service ProjectsService projects can include a wide range of activities but are usually tied to an aspect of our overall mission. The Central Aid Agency often partners with other non-profits and community organizations for combined efforts or joint operations. The C.A.A. has been involved with many community service projects including SOLVE Great Oregon Beach Cleanups, building houses and supporting Habitat for Humanity, recycling old electronics with NextStep Recycling, and doing various tasks for the Eugene Mission. We even once cleared a road for a small rural community so they could get access to their water source. The list of service projects is as long as it is diverse, and has given us the opportunity to do a lot of amazing things and work with many wonderful organizations and individuals over the years.
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Towns and Cities Within Our Service Area Include:
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