The course will teach participants what to expect in the days immediately following an aviation accident or incident and how they can prepare for their role with the media.

Three courses in one training event – two days of photography instruction and practical exercises in addition to one day of digital image processing. Day One – Technical Photography The principles of digital imaging will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will create images to apply techniques discussed in class. Participants should be familiar with the operation of their digital camera prior to attending the course. Day T...

This course is designed specifically for the emergency management, law enforcement, and medicolegal communities. In the wake of public transportation disasters, victim recovery and identification operations require a multiagency response. Success depends on the ability of these agencies to engage in a collaborative effort during the planning, operational, and draw-down phases of the response. This course examines the core principles for managi...

A variety of five qualitative and quantitative methodologies are discussed in detail during this three-day workshop. The “do’s & don’t” of report writing are covered. Field evaluations are conducted. Students will learn the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This worksho...

This course, led by senior NTSB management and investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates major aircraft accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation. Upon completion of this course the participant will: Improve the overall preparedness of an airline response team Reduce confusion following an accident event by proactively managing the on-scene situation Explain the role of the air carrier as a part of the ...

A variety of five qualitative and quantitative methodologies are discussed in detail during this three-day workshop. The “do’s & don’t” of report writing are covered. Field evaluations are conducted. Students will learn the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This worksho...

This course will provide participants with information and guidance to evaluate the role human fatigue plays in an accident sequence, including whether it was causal or contributing. It will cover fatigue-related issues at the individual, medical, operational and environmental levels, and discuss how these issues affect human performance, alertness and safety. The course will also examine the types of information that should be collected durin...

Developed for commercial transportation officials, representatives of federal agencies, staff of non-governmental relief organizations and emergency managers, this course is instrumental in understanding how any organization involved in the accident response can most effectively support the family assistance efforts. NTSB Transportation Disaster Assistance specialists, clinicians and other professionals will present a variety of disaster respo...

Note: All students must fill out a FEMA form 119-25-1 to receive credit for this course. This form is attached, along with instructions for filling it out. All workshop material will be provided on a DVD (no hardcopy). Attendees must bring a laptop with DVD read capability to the workshop. Consequence of Dam Failure Workshop (L261) The Consequence of Dam Failure Workshop is designed to provide dam owners, emergency managers, and other relevant...

This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required with all aspects of helicopter accident investigation. Examples from recent investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview NTSB Legal Authorities, mission, and structure NTSB "party" process Operational and mechanical aspects of helicopter performance Fracture recogniti...