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Louisville Honors 40 Agencies for UPS Flight 2976 Crash Response as NTSB Sets Hearing

City leaders say the response drew on years of joint training that helped protect lives.

Overview

  • The citywide ceremony, which took place Monday, honored first responders at Fairdale Christian Church with proclamations from Louisville officials.
  • Forty agencies from Louisville and nearby communities were recognized for a coordinated police, fire and EMS response.
  • Mayor Craig Greenberg praised crews for facing fire, debris and unknown hazards as they secured the scene and cared for the injured.
  • Metro Emergency Management director Jody Meiman said years of joint drills were tested that night and proved effective.
  • The NTSB scheduled a public hearing for next month on the Nov. 4, 2025 crash, when UPS Flight 2976 caught fire after takeoff and 15 people died.