CIVILIAN CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM DISASTER SERVICES

What CIVILIAN CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM DISASTER SERVICES does

Civilian Crisis Response Team Disaster Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in August 2015 in Nineveh, Indiana, by current and former law enforcement, fire, rescue, and medical professionals. The organization trains civilian volunteers to respond to everyday emergencies (automobile accidents, medical emergencies) and to natural disasters (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), bridging the roughly seven-minute gap between a 911 call and the arrival of professional first responders. As of 2024, the organization claims over 2,000 members across 19 states and has documented 750+ rescues, 150+ field medical treatments, distribution of 7,500+ meals and 25,000+ bottles of water, and delivery of over 1 million pounds of essential supplies following Hurricane Helene.

The core product is a tiered annual membership subscription (Individual $95, Joint $125, Family $160, Out-of-Area $35–$50) that unlocks free in-person training across medical, firearms, and tradecraft disciplines, access to over 1,500 online emergency-response courses, and an equipment purchase program with dealer pricing from 1,000+ manufacturers. The organization is headquartered in Franklin, Indiana, with a primary training academy in Edinburgh, Indiana, and operates with approximately 5 unpaid staff supplemented by 2,000+ volunteers. Technology infrastructure is built on Wild Apricot membership software with proprietary dispatch and ticketing systems for coordinating disaster response operations.

Revenue is derived entirely from membership subscriptions and tax-deductible donations, with no compensation paid to any team members. The organization is structured across two legal entities (Civilian Crisis Response Team GP and Civilian Crisis Response Team Disaster Services Inc.), holds registered trademarks for CCRT, Civilian Crisis Response Team, and Civilian Protector, and offers free SAR and disaster team certification through DHS/FEMA programs.

Name

CIVILIAN CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM DISASTER SERVICES

Legal name

Civilian Crisis Response Team GP

Website

https://7ccrt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Civilian Crisis Response Team Disaster Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains and deploys civilian volunteers to bridge the gap before professional first responders and to provide disaster relief across 19 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volunteer Emergency Response Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

Keywords

• Volunteer emergency response
• Disaster relief services
• Search and rescue training
• Community crisis training
• Nonprofit volunteer network

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions with automatic renewal. Multiple tiers ranging from $35 to $160 per year. Access to website, Facebook groups, meetings, live training, pre-recorded training, online courses, and member discounts.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. 501(c)(3) nonprofit status allows for charitable giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCRT operates a tiered annual membership program for civilian volunteers that unlocks free in-person training in medical, firearms, and tradecraft disciplines, an online training portal with more than 1,500 certification courses, dealer-price equipment purchasing, and access to deployable Search and Rescue, Disaster Rescue, and Disaster Relief divisions. Members are nationally certified through DHS and FEMA programs and provide volunteer emergency response and disaster relief services, including rescue operations, field medical treatment, debris removal, and supply distribution.

Product overview

The Civilian Crisis Response Team is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a membership-based volunteer emergency response network. The core offering consists of tiered annual membership plans (Individual, Joint, Family, and Out of Area) that provide access to free in-person training programs (medical, firearms, tradecraft), an online training portal with over 1,500 courses, equipment purchase programs at dealer prices, and community features. Members can join specialized divisions including Search and Rescue (SAR) and Disaster Services, which receive additional free certifications through DHS/FEMA. The organization deploys trained volunteers to assist with everyday emergencies (bridging the 7-minute gap before professional responders arrive) and to larger natural disasters. Wild Apricot powers the membership software and website infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual membership for one individual at $95/year, including free in-person training, access to the online course portal, member forum and Facebook group, equipment purchase program, and membership in the deployable response divisions.
• Joint Membership Annual membership for two members from the same family or household at $125/year, including all Individual Membership benefits for two people at a discounted rate.
• Family Membership Annual membership for up to five members from the same household at $160/year, including all Individual Membership benefits and representing the best-value tier for families training together.
• Out of Area Membership Reduced annual membership at $35/year for individuals living outside the primary membership area, providing the same benefits as Individual Membership with the understanding that live training events may require travel.
• Out of Area Joint Membership Annual bundle membership for two members living outside the primary area at $50/year, combining Joint Membership benefits with the out-of-area geographic discount.
• Search and Rescue (SAR) Team Services Fully certified volunteer SAR team deployed to assist local agencies in locating lost children, hikers, hunters, campers, and silver alert subjects, including K9 tracking and trailing capabilities.
• Disaster Rescue Services Technical rescue capabilities including swiftwater rescue, flood rescue, and collapsed structure rescue, with flexible rapid deployment to small and underserved areas.
• Disaster Relief Services Post-disaster assistance including tree clearing, debris clean-up, shelter and aid station setup, donation delivery, and recovery support for affected residents.
• Equipment Purchase Program Member-only purchasing access to optics, clothing, medical supplies, knives, and other equipment from more than 1,000 name-brand manufacturers at dealer prices.
• Firearm Purchase Program Member-only purchasing access to firearms at $10 over dealer cost, complementing the broader equipment purchase program.
• Donations to CCRT Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and organizations supporting CCRT's volunteer training and disaster response mission, processed through PCI-compliant secure payments.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Training Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations allow CCRT members to attend training with substantial discounts. Includes advanced medical courses, wilderness survival, defensive tactics, firearms training, and more. These partnerships provide access to specialized training that CCRT does not offer in-house.
• Over 1,000 Manufacturers (Dealer Purchase Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers have access to dealer prices on optics, clothing, medical supplies, knives, and other equipment from over 1,000 different name-brand manufacturers. Firearms available at $10 over dealer cost.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross: The dominant U.S. humanitarian disaster response organization, with shelter, feeding, and mass-care capabilities funded by donations and government grants. Overlaps with CCRT on disaster relief services and training but operates at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Salvation Army: Large faith-based nonprofit providing disaster relief services (feeding, mobile kitchens, emotional care) and volunteer-driven community programs. Comparable to CCRT in serving disaster-affected communities with trained volunteer cadres.

Direct peers

• Samaritan's Purse: Christian humanitarian relief organization that deploys disaster response units (including Disaster Assistance Response Teams) to U.S. hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Comparable to CCRT in field-deployment capability, volunteer/staff blend, and faith-rooted donor base.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led volunteer disaster response nonprofit that deploys trained Greyshirts to natural disasters across the U.S. Directly comparable to CCRT in mission (civilian/volunteer rapid disaster response), member-driven training model, and reliance on donations plus grants.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): FEMA-sponsored program of local civilian volunteers trained in basic disaster response skills, operating through a community-led membership model. Highly comparable to CCRT's everyday-emergency training mission and the '7-minute gap' bridging concept.
• All Hands and Hearts: Volunteer-powered disaster response nonprofit that mobilizes untrained and trained volunteers for disaster recovery and rebuilding. Closely comparable to CCRT in its community-led volunteer deployment model and post-disaster relief focus.

Others

• Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD): National membership association coordinating nonprofit disaster response organizations, including many with volunteer-based models similar to CCRT. Relevant as an ecosystem convener and potential partnership channel for CCRT's expansion.
• Habitat for Humanity: Large nonprofit mobilizing civilian volunteers (including affiliate memberships and local chapters) for disaster recovery rebuilding work. Comparable in its volunteer-membership and community-led training ethos, though focused on long-term recovery rather than acute response.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/civiliancrisisresponseteam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/civilian-crisis-response-team-disaster-services

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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