Responding effectively to the complexities of high-impact events requires a multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, comprehensive, and collaborative approach to maximize the potential for healthy recovery for survivors, crews, family members, the organization, and the community as a whole.
Currently, when we experience these low-frequency, high-consequence events in our industry, leaders often find themselves struggling to navigate what is often uncharted and challenging territory. LIFT aims to prepare leaders by providing education, subject matter experts, and resources to help navigate the path to healing, recovery, and ultimately post-traumatic growth for individuals and organizations.
Leadership Incident Fortification Training (LIFT)
February 7-13, 2026
(Required arrival on Saturday, February 7)
Oglebay National Training Center
Wheeling, West Virginia
LIFT qualifies for 17 CAPCE and Nursing CEs!
In collaboration with
Leadership Incident Fortification Training (LIFT) is a program for emergency medical transport professionals, developed by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and the Oglebay National Training Center, to provide air and ground leaders with a foundational skillset to effectively manage high-impact events. This institute aims to arm leaders with the tools and resources necessary to manage events in a way that minimizes damage to people and organizations, and maximizes learning by addressing key concepts on the continuum from risk mitigation to preparation to response and recovery.
MEET THE FACULTY
LIFT graduates will carry the Leadership Incident
Fortification Team-Certified (LIFT-C) certification for 3 years.
PROGRAM
Discover the transformative power of our new professional school, offering a 5-day deeply immersive on-site experience designed to elevate your proficiency and equip you with vital tools to navigate impactful events. The program format features a dynamic blend of didactic learning, panel discussions, facilitated round tables, simulations, and capstone projects.
The LIFT curriculum is designed to support the core competencies necessary to successfully manage crisis and highly impactful events.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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RISK MITIGATION
- PREPARATION
- RESPONSE
- RECOVERY
TOPICS
- The First 24 Hours
- Crisis Communications & Public Information
- Human Aspects of Stress & Survivor Care
- Managing the human elements in the context of trauma, grief and loss to include survivors, families, team members and the community
- Psychological First Aid, Peer Support and CISM
- Transport Provider Preparedness (TPP)
- Leadership Incident Considerations (insurance, legal, HR)
- Incident Command Structure/Nomenclature
- Investigation Principles (state, DOT, federal, OSHA, NTSB, NHTSA)
- Line-of-Duty Death, On-Duty Death, Legacy Deaths
- The Federal Public Service Officer Benefit (PSOB) Program and Alternatives
- Honors and Memorial Service
- National-International Support & Honor Organizations and Resources
Join us to gain the tools and skill needed to manage impactful events with confidence.
DRESS CODE
February outdoor temperatures in West Virginia will be cold and a reminder that inside the resort rooms are often on the cooler side so dress in layers for your own comfort. Smart casual is the preferred dress code during the program, meaning nice jeans (not ripped, no holes, etc) are acceptable and appropriate.
Capstone Simulation presentations are expected to present their Capstone Simulation work product in formal business attire.
The Thursday Banquet and Graduation Ceremony is business attire.
Congratulations to our 2025 LIFT Graduates!
Thank you for participating and committing to bringing this crucial training back to your programs to support your team.
