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Coffee Talk with Carl Potter from The Safety Institute (Episode 285)
In this episode, I am interviewed on the Coffee Talk Show with Carl Potter, founder of The Safety Institute. The Safety Institute is a resource
Using the Simulation Environment to Improve Situational Awareness
Many first responder training programs use simulation in the development of decision-making competencies. Simulation exercises help develop skills in setting strategy and tactics, in applying
Mindset of Aggressiveness – Chris Tobin Interview (Episode 284)
In this episode, I interview Firefighter Chris Tobin as we discuss the need to have a mindset of aggressiveness. Length: 51 minutes Click the YouTube
Situational Awareness: Catastrophically Important to First Responder Safety
This video serves as an example of the importance of situational awareness. Please do not judge this department, the responders, or the commander. Rather, seek
Life and Death Matters – Chris and Sam Adams Interview – Part 2 (Episode 283)
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Chris and Sam Adams discussing their book, Life and Death Matters: Professionalism and Decision-Making for
Standards Can Harm Decision Making Under Stress
I am a big advocate of departments having standardized procedures to guide operations as tools to help develop and maintain situational awareness. I don’t really