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Stop Judging to Improve Situational Awareness
Oftentimes when I am talking with first responders about the role of situational awareness and casualty incidents, especially the ones that have recently occurred, they
Episode 130 | Auditory Exclusion – Going deaf under stress
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon known as auditory exclusion (going deaf under stress) and I explain how it happens and how it
Four Size-up Priorities to Improve Situational Awareness
During an open conference call recently, I had the opportunity to discuss situational awareness challenges and opportunities (which, by the way… was really enjoyable) I had a
Episode129 | Interview with Beaver Dam Fire & Rescue Chief Alan Mannel
In this episode, Beaver Dam Fire & Rescue Chief Alan Mannel shares the details of a shootout incident that occurred while he was
Completing the 360-Degree Size-Up
Situational awareness starts with capturing clues and cues in your environment (perception) and then understanding what those clues and cues mean (comprehension). At a structure
Episode 128 | Sleep inertia: An interview with Norfolk Fire Lieutenant Jarrod Sergi
In this episode, I interview Norfolk Fire Lieutenant Jarrod Sergi as he discusses how sleep inertia impacted his awareness and decision making skills at