about Us
Our Story
O.M.A.S. was founded through firsthand experience in disaster response, conflict-affected environments, and humanitarian operations. Our team saw how resource constraints, coordination challenges, and limited local capacity can delay critical support when communities need it most. Those experiences reinforced a clear need for practical, adaptable preparedness that works beyond ideal conditions.
We have seen capable agencies and committed responders face complex incidents with limited time, staffing, information, and access to resources. Wildfires, floods, severe weather, and large-scale emergencies place real strain on systems at every level. Effective response depends on preparation, communication, and the ability to adapt as conditions change.
Every deployment reinforced the same principle: readiness must be built before an incident begins. O.M.A.S. exists to help communities and public safety organizations strengthen local capability through practical training, planning, technology, research, and operational support.
Equipment never arrived. Plans were improvised in real time. And while bureaucrats debated jurisdiction, our team moved.
The communities who need support most get it last if they get it at all. Rural fire departments on bake sale budgets. Unincorporated towns with no emergency services. Churches and schools with nothing but good intentions. The system doesn't reach them. It was never designed to. In 2024, our Board voted to transition O.M.A.S. from for-profit to 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We walked away from contracts that paid well but didn't fix the problem. We stopped waiting for someone else to fill the gap.
Today, O.M.A.S. operates where the need is real and the resources are thin. We train people who can't afford courses. We deliver equipment to agencies with no budget. We show up during disasters when no one else does. Not because we're heroes because we've seen what happens when no one shows up.
This work isn't about recognition. It's about making sure people have what they need to survive and the skills to use it. Because if we don't do it, who will?
Meet the Team
Dave B.
Board Chair
Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, Physician Assistant, and paramedic with global deployments in austere and non-permissive environments.
Board of Directors
John R.
Executive Director
Former U.S. Navy corpsman and current paramedic with nationwide and global austere and critical care deployments.
Board of Directors
David P.
Director
U.S. Navy Reserve Chief Independent Duty Corpsman and Los Angeles County fire medic.
Board of Directors
Shane U.
Director
Retired U.S. Navy Independent Duty Corpsman and former Naval Special Warfare corpsman, now small business owner.
Board of Directors
Danielle K.
Secretary
Medical Intensive Care Unit nurse and CRNA student.
Administrative Staff
Our Core Values
Ephesians 6 - The Armor of God
Truth
Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14)
We operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do. Our training is grounded in real-world experience, our impact is measurable, and our commitment to communities is unwavering. Truth is the foundation of trust.
We tell communities what they need to hear, not what they want to hear because lives depend on it.
Righteousness
Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)
We do what is right, even when it's hard. Walking away from lucrative contracts to serve underserved communities wasn't easy but it was the right thing to do. Our mission comes before profit.
We protect those who protect others, ensuring that every person we serve receives the care and preparation they deserve.
Readiness
Feet Fitted with Readiness (Ephesians 6:15)
We stand ready to serve wherever and whenever the need arises. From floods to wildfires to community emergencies, O.M.A.S. responds with the training, equipment, and personnel required to make a difference.
Preparedness isn't a luxury\'97it's a lifeline. We equip communities to be ready before disaster strikes.
Faith
Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16)
We believe in the communities we serve and the mission we've been called to fulfill. Faith drives us to show up when others turn away, to serve those who are overlooked, and to trust that our work saves lives.
We have faith that every person we train, every kit we deploy, and every partnership we build creates a ripple effect of safety and resilience.
Salvation
Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17)
Our work is about saving lives—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether it’s stopping a bleed, protecting a congregation, or supporting a community through disaster, we exist to preserve life and hope.
Every life saved is a victory. Every community strengthened is a testament to the power of preparation and partnership.
Action
Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17)
Knowledge without action is meaningless. We don’t just talk about preparedness—we deliver it. We train hands-on. We deploy resources. We stand in the gap. Our mission demands action, and we answer the call.
We are doers, not talkers. When disaster strikes, O.M.A.S. moves.