Students in the PLS355/772 course had a chance to apply the lessons learned in a simulated disaster environment. The goal of the simulation is to provide some experience in managing incidents as they would occur in the real world without the danger to themselves or the public. The class is split into an incident response team from various agencies and team staffing the emergency operations center. The first session was a scenario of a hazardous materials leak endangering the city. The groups switch roles and were challenged with a building explosion and high rise fire. The students were received guidance from members of partnering agencies such as the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management and Mercy EMS. Our special guest was PLS alum Warren Robinson, MPA who is currently serves as the Director of Jefferson County (MO) Office of Emergency Management.