Veteran-led, operationally proven, and purpose-built to fill the gap between public capacity and community need. One Response exists because that gap should never cost lives.
One Response was founded on a simple principle: when disaster strikes, the gap between public capacity and community need should not cost lives. We are a specialist private response capability — veteran-led, operationally proven, and built to fill that gap across every terrain and condition.
From cyclone recovery to swiftwater rescue, from aerial surveillance to overland extraction, our people and assets are pre-positioned and standing by. We do not duplicate public agencies — we extend them, working in close partnership with government and communities to ensure no disaster outpaces the response.
Every decision, every deployment, every training outcome is measured against a single standard — would it hold up when it matters most? One Response was built by people who have operated in those moments. That experience shapes everything we do.
CASA-compliant air fleet operations, Blue UAS-approved drone capability, Rescue 3-certified swiftwater teams. Every credential is current. Every platform is maintained. No exceptions.
We integrate with existing incident command structures and public emergency management frameworks. Our teams operate under your command or autonomously as required — never in competition with the agencies we support.
All systems, personnel, and platforms are Australian-sovereign and cyber-secure, including our Blue UAS-approved drone fleet — suitable for sensitive government and defence environments.
One Response holds the credentials that matter in high-stakes environments. Our capability is not theoretical — it is operationally tested, formally accredited, and maintained to the standard required by government and defence clients.
Every member of the One Response leadership team has operated in the environments our clients face. This is not a management consultancy — it is a team of people who have commanded incidents, flown rescue missions, and made decisions under pressure.
22 years ADF service as Paratrooper, Aircraft Technician, and Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot and Instructor. Former Flight Program Director for Becker Helicopter Services managing international military flight training contracts. Subsequently Group Training and Compliance Manager with Hevilift Group in PNG and Type Specialist with Aerotech Helicopters before joining One Response in 2024.
30 years Australian Army service as logistician and strategic planner. Former Colonel, most recently deployed as Army Colonel Division Chief within the United States Joint Staff at the Pentagon — responsible for integrating Allies and partners into global plans and aligning capability development across defence and policy channels.
10+ years as operational responder, training facilitator, and training manager in fire and emergency services — combined with 10+ years in corporate services across mining, construction, transport, financial services, and insurance. Specialises in translating operational risk analysis into structured training doctrine and scalable workforce systems.
15 years South Australia Police including Special Tasks and Rescue Group (Tactical Police), Water Police and Diving, and Bomb Technician. 12 years as full-time SA State Emergency Service officer in technical rescue, swiftwater operations, helicopter aircrew, and Chief Remote Pilot roles. Also served as a Registered Nurse and WorkSafe SA WHS Inspector.
Decades of experience leading complex operational and disaster response at national and international levels. Former Assistant Chief Officer and Regional Commander, State-level Incident Controller, Helicopter Rescue Check and Training Officer, and Urban Search and Rescue Category 2 specialist. Deep expertise in multi-agency command integration.
We are always looking for experienced operational personnel to join the One Response network. If you have a background in emergency services, defence, or specialist response — we want to hear from you.
Request an Info Pack →One Response draws its strength from the quality of its people. We are a Registered Training Organisation and will provide all required training leading to nationally recognised competencies — but we look for certain qualities from the start.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45395), One Response provides all required training leading to nationally recognised competencies in general rescue, swiftwater and flood rescue, first aid, rope work, and use of power and specialised tools.
Whether you are a government agency, a business assessing risk, or a community seeking resilience support — One Response has a service pathway for you. Reach out and we will respond.
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