Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation First response has, by its very nature, a dichotomy of purpose, and agenda, among those entities involved in the response.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Police and fire have the immediate disaster condition to contend with, routinely, they will be exposed to horrifying visual, and aural sensory stimulation. Normally, training, and experience of these public servants guarantees effective performance at the accident scene.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation This response, professional execution of immediate control, always prioritizes the public safety first, the potential investigation, second

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation When handled as a crime scene by local police, and fire agencies, investigation is more straight forward for the investigator.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation NTSB, FAA, ISASI, ALPA, and insurance company investigators are the follow on players, all with competing agendas.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Debris fields, crash swath, contamination issues, and debris removal must be preserved (EWR MD-11) vs.. public conveyance problems IE: traffic congestion, access to building, parking lots,etc.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Training of police, and fire personnel in crime scene establishment is paramount to preserving conditions for investigators. Development of eye witness names, phone numbers, photos, or tape is invaluable info for investigators. for investigators.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Keeping the public, and media at bay from contaminating the crime scene must be regulated early in the event

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation In Florida, Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management Services need to be included early, because they often have keys to gates at inaccessible property, IE: EAL Everglades crash, 1971.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Additionally, access to aircraft, air boats, ATV’s, tracked vehicles, and the dangers posed by wildlife in inhospitable terrain must be obtained, or briefed by local authorities from these agencies.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Civil Air Patrol inclusion in this training is necessary because they often search for the ELT’s.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Immediate responders IE: Police, and Fire Services, must be aware of Hazardous Materials probability in cargo air crashes. Working knowledge, or flip chart pictures of air carrier logos, and paint schemes would help identify operators immediately and get needed Haz Mat info quickly

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Immediate responders must be trained not to attack windows, or doors that are joined, but thin skin of fuselage with Jaws of Life, or crow bars to gain access to aircraft interiors.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation First Responders must establish same frequency communications with command post, headquarters, or 911 facilities.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Wear gloves, surgical masks, or breathing apparatus around burning, smoking, smoldering aircraft. Think worst case, Airborne Bio Pathogens

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation All 54 counties in Florida have emergency management websites. Immediate notification facility is 911 in every county. b Sheriffs b Emergency Management Directors b Fire/Rescue Agencies b Health Departments b Environmental Agencies

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Environmental Protection Agency is critical in crash site evaluation

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Some Florida counties have Safety Departments. They are infrastructural entities within the counties to address employee safety concerns. IE: OSHA compliance

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation In many instances, local sheriffs, at the direction of county level Emergency Management Directors have initiated drug and alcohol testing of pilots involved in accidents. This may be an offshoot of misguided policy aimed at county employees involved in accidents at work.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Party Status may be an elongation of county Safety Director’s role in accident investigation.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation Personal protection devices and other safety equipment for police, and other early responders should be coordinated through each county Safety Director’s office, IE: Dept. of Procurement, and Distribution.

Aircraft accident investigation immediate response presentation In conclusion, I would like to thank all of you for your kind attention, and participation in our presentation. Questions Please?