ACRP Synthesis 11-03/Topic S04-30: Emergency Response Roles and Responsibilities for Non-Operational and Administrative Airport Staff
This grant funds research to document and improve the emergency response roles, training, and preparedness of administrative airport staff, using literature review, surveys, and case studies.
Funder: Transportation Research Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 total; typically for a short-term synthesis project (duration usually less than 1 year).
Summary: Documents the roles, responsibilities, and training needs of administrative airport staff in emergency response, providing case studies and recommendations for improved preparedness.
Description
This grant opportunity supports a synthesis project aimed at documenting the roles and responsibilities of administrative and non-operational airport staff in emergency response situations. While operational teams and first responders are well-trained for emergencies, administrative staff often lack tailored experience and guidance. This project will review relevant literature, including Incident Command Structure (ICS) requirements, and gather information via surveys and interviews to provide practical examples and case studies. The synthesis will identify expectations, training plans, and recurrent exercises for administrative staff, highlight effective practices, and outline knowledge gaps and areas for future research. The ultimate goal is to enhance preparedness and clarify the contributions of non-operational staff during airport emergencies, especially in smaller airports.
