When the unthinkable happens, are you ready?

This powerful, real-world training prepares first responders, emergency managers, and public safety leaders to effectively manage the chaos of an aviation disaster—from the first 15 minutes through long-term recovery.

Drawing on firsthand experience from responders to the Louisville UPS Plane Crash, this course delivers a comprehensive look at the critical components of aircraft incidents, multi-agency coordination, and the human impact behind every headline.

What You Get:

• Understand aviation hazards, including jet fuel, debris, and cargo risks

• Coordinate with FAA, NTSB, and federal investigators

• Establish perimeter security, evidence control, and media management strategies

• Integrate fire, EMS, and law enforcement efforts during mass-casualty operations

• Support responder and community resiliency in the aftermath of tragedy

Key Topics:

• The First 15 Minutes: Command, Control, and Chaos

• Multi-Agency Coordination & Unified Command

• Managing Hazards: Fuel, Cargo, and Structural Risks

• Victim Recovery, Dignity, and Documentation

• Media & Public Information Strategies

• Lessons from the Louisville UPS Crash

• Post-Incident Debriefing & Resilient Leadership

Course Outcome:
Participants will leave with actionable tools, enhanced leadership confidence, and the ability to execute a coordinated aviation disaster response that protects lives, preserves evidence, and strengthens community trust.