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.

Aircraft Crash Disaster: Preparedness & Response for the Unthinkable