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Twelve Ways to Improve Situational Awareness (SAM 244)
In this episode, a special guest presents twelve ways to improve situational awareness while working in high-risk, high consequence environments. Length: 25 minutes Click the

Expectations can Impact Situational Awareness
Towering Inferno… Backdraft… Ladder 49… Emergency… Adam 12… Dragnet… Rescue Me… Chicago Fire… Hawaii Five O … Love them or hate them, movies and television

Will Denial Make the Problem Better or Worse?
I received the following feedback to a recent Situational Awareness Newsletter. I thought I’d share it and use it as an introduction to this article.

Forging Your Team – The Johnny Torgeson Story – 408
The fire service is struggling with recruiting and retention. It’s also challenged by a mental health crisis and a growing apathy within the profession.

The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance – 406
In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Jeff Dill about the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and their work to reduce firefighter suicides.

The Minnesota Hometown Heroes Assistance Program – 405
In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with George Esbensen, President of the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) about the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program.