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The Perfect Storm
In one of my recent Mental Management of Emergencies classes a participant was describing an incident that resulted in several first responder casualties. As he
Electrocuted by a falling power line – The Tom Ehler’s Story – Part 1 (Episode 260)
Listen in as firefighter Tom Ehlers and fire chief Wesley Cole share their story about a fire incident where Tom was struck by a falling
Safeguards – It’s a fair question
I had the opportunity recently to talk with a very progressive fire chief about situational awareness. I really enjoy my conversations with him because I
Sneak Peek into a Live Situational Awareness Training Program (Episode 259)
The Situational Awareness Matters signature program was presented live at the Ponderosa Fire Department in Houston Texas. This episode is a sneak peek into a
Overstaffing
It’s not something talked about often in situational awareness circles – over staffing. Far more often the focus is on issues of under staffing which,
Thornton Fire Mayday Story – Part 3 (Episode 258)
This interview is part 3 of a 3-part series detailing the events surrounding Thornton Fire-Medic Roy Lapid mayday call, rescue from the basement and lessons