Foundations Public Safety

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.