It’s Just a Vehicle Fire
I’d like to thank one of the loyal Situational Awareness Matters readers (whose name and department I am holding in confidence) for sending me a picture and a story about a van fire, no, a ‘routine van fire‘ his department had recently. On the arrival of the engine the officer reported a working fire and
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Situational Awareness Program Testimonial
It is quite common that, following a situational awareness program, participants will come up to talk with me and share their feedback on the program. Occasionally, I get emails and postings on social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) sharing positive feedback as well. I want to share an email I recently received from Chris
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2013 Situational Awareness Matters Tour – Thank you!
Tour Stops are listed alphabetically.
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Emerging Leader Scholarship Recipient Named
Congratulations to Bazetta Fire Department (Cortland, Ohio) Captain Brian Taylor on being selected to receive the 2013 “Emerging Leader” Scholarship. Brian will receive a $1,500 check and free registration to attend the VCOS Symposium in the Sun Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, November 7-10. The annual scholarship award is endowed by The Gasaway Consulting Group.
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New DVD arrivals
I am very excited to announce the release of two powerful new DVDs and a special offer.
George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award Nominations
The Fire Engineering/International Society of Fire Service Instructors George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments in fire service training.
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Mission Myopia: A situational awareness barrier
Every emergency scene operation should begin with determining the mission (sometimes called strategy) and setting task-level goals (sometimes called tactics). Strategy and tactics establish what is to be done and how it is to be done. For example, at a structure fire, arriving responders are trained to conduct search and rescue operations and to extinguish
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Testimonials
I want your video testimonials! Send me a 2 minute video clip providing your testimonial about SAMatters! If I use your clip on my website, I will send you a free copy of Situational Awareness Matters Volume 1 eBook. Your testimonial can reference any SAMatters message. Below are some examples: