This session on emergency airway management with Dr. Ben Abo—one of our most popular returning speakers—dives into high-stakes airway decision-making in both traditional and austere environments. With over 25 years of experience as an emergency physician and paramedic, and leadership roles with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Venom One and Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1, Dr. Abo brings unparalleled real-world insight to this critical skillset. Drawing on his experience responding to major disasters, including the Surfside building collapse, this lecture will explore practical airway strategies in complex, resource-limited, and high-risk scenarios. Participants will learn to assess airway threats, select appropriate interventions, and adapt techniques when standard equipment or conditions are not available. Blending expertise in emergency medicine, search and rescue, and toxicology, this talk is ideal for providers at all levels looking to strengthen their airway management skills in dynamic and challenging environments.