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Complex Communications
We have many traits that make us uniquely human. Among them is our ability to engage in complex communications. We can look at black ink

Episode 184 | St. Charles Fire Department Near Miss – Part 2
This episode is part 2 of a 3-part interview with two members of the St. Charles Fire Department (Missouri) discussing a near-miss where four firefighters

Teaching Situational Awareness and Decision Making
Situational awareness is the foundation for good decision making. Situational awareness is formed by observing… and understanding what is happening in your environment, in the

Episode 183 | St. Charles Fire Department Near Miss – Part 1
This episode is part 1 of a 3-part interview with two members of the St. Charles Fire Department (Missouri) discussing a near-miss where four firefighters

Complacency: A Killer of First Responders
Curiosity killed the cat. But it’s not curiosity that is killing first responders. It’s complacency contributing to flawed situational awareness. What does it mean to

Episode 182 | Colorado Springs FD Interview – Part 2
This episode is part 2 of an interview with three members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department discussing recruit training, using science to teach firefighting