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Mayday Radio Channel
I recently was contacted by a fire officer asking whether their mayday procedure should include a provision for a dedicated mayday channel for the distressed

Frustration – A barrier to situational awareness
Have you ever found yourself so frustrated at an individual or a situation that you become fixated on that issue? When this happens, oftentimes, we

Giving L.I.P. to R.I.T.
I would like to share the results of a series of informal polls I have been conducting over a several year period. I conducted

Helmet Cams and Risky Behaviors
I recently fielded a question from a Situational Awareness Matters member on the use of helmet cameras and the impact it might have on situational

How We Decide … Anything
How you decide to do something is a complex process that involves multiple brain regions. Are decisions made with the rational brain or the intuitive

Another False Alarm: A Tale of Complacency
Complacency is a big deal for first responders because it impacts your situational awareness on multiple levels. I would like to give every responder the