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When Budgets Impact Staffing, Tactics Must Change
Throughout the fire service there are departments whose staffing has been reduced as a result of budget cuts. That is not going to come as
Radio Traffic Can Improve or Destroy Situational Awareness
When it comes to first responder radio traffic I am reminded of the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You may recall that in
Staffing Levels Impact Situational Awareness
Research has demonstrated that, without question, stress can have significant impacts on situational awareness (SA). Stress can narrow your attention, cause task fixation, contribute to
The Role of Emotions in Decision Making
It is a widely held belief that the best decisions are made without the interference of emotions. Economists and statisticians alike stand fast to this
Situational Awareness – It’s More Complex Than “Pay Better Attention”
If you want to improve your situational awareness, just pay better attention! Really? Oh my goodness. No, it is hardly that simple. I just read
Fatigue Impacts Situational Awareness
Research has shown that fatigue can impact situational awareness in disturbing ways. [tweet this] Some responders think if they take a “safety nap” it will help. In