Coastalville Crisis: Train Derailment Challenge​

In this leadership and crisis management training scenario, participants will navigate the challenges of a train derailment in Coastalville. A freight train carrying toxic by inhalation (TIH) and other hazardous materials has derailed at a bridge crossing over the Coastalville River just outside of town, and the derailment poses significant risks to public safety, the environment, and the local economy.

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This is a dynamic scenario-based leadership and crisis management training exercise designed to simulate a complex crisis event. Participants will take on the roles of key decision-makers and leaders in Coastalville. The exercise will require participants to navigate through a series of challenging scenarios, making critical decisions, managing limited information, addressing ethical dilemmas, and balancing multiple stakeholder interests.

 

The exercise will focus on enhancing leadership skills, crisis management abilities, decision-making under pressure, and the coordination of multi-agency responses. After the scenario, participants will engage in a debriefing session to analyze their decision-making process, strengths, and areas for improvement. 

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Learning Objectives

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• Develop effective leadership skills in crisis management and decision-making.

• Enhance coordination and collaboration among key stakeholders and response agencies.

• Practice information management and decision-making in a limited information environment.

• Address ethical dilemmas related to public safety, environmental impact, and economic considerations.

• Assess and respond to the dynamic assessment of hazards while managing the crisis.

• Evaluate stakeholder interactions and manage conflicts among different parties.

• Enhance communication strategies and public outreach during crisis situations.

 

Duration

• This scenario-based training exercise is optimally designed for 8 hours, however shorter training durations can be tailored to meet key training objectives and specific training requirements.