ACRP Synthesis 11-03/Topic S04-30: Emergency Response Roles and Responsibilities for Non-Operational and Administrative Airport Staff
This grant funds a synthesis of best practices and knowledge gaps in emergency response roles and training for non-operational and administrative airport staff.
Funder: Transportation Research Board
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (LOI deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 fixed-price; project duration typically 9–12 months
Summary: Documents and analyzes emergency response roles and training needs for non-operational and administrative airport staff, producing a synthesis of best practices and knowledge gaps.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
This funding opportunity supports a synthesis project to document and analyze the roles and responsibilities of administrative and non-operational airport staff in emergency response scenarios. While operational airport personnel are generally prepared for emergencies, administrative staff—despite required training—may feel unprepared during real incidents. The synthesis will include a literature review of Incident Command Structure (ICS) training, examples of administrative staff involvement in recovery, expectations for their participation, training plans, and case studies highlighting effective practices. The aim is to identify knowledge gaps and suggest future research needs, ultimately helping airports better prepare all staff for emergency response.
