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Episode 57: Interview with Close Call Survivor Jeff Cheshire

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Speedway Fire Department (Indiana) Lieutenant Jeff Cheshire recalls an incident where his crew was overrun by changing fire conditions while operating on the third floor of an apartment building fire. Length: 63 minutes Click the YouTube icon to listen _____________________________________________________ If you are interested in taking your understanding of situational awareness and […]

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Episode 56: Explaining the neuroscience behind your gut feelings

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It is amazing how many articles and videos I have watched lately in which they are talking about decision making based on “gut feel.” It is also disheartening how many first responders I have interviewed who have admitted to me that they have dismissed their gut feelings and proceeded to do things that resulted in

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Episode 45: Interview with Captain Dave Martin

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On August 11, 2007, Captain Martin and his partner were over run by a fast-moving wildland fire. On retreat, his partner became entangled on a barbed wire fence. Captain Martin used a utility knife to cut away his partner’s ensnarled clothing and they both narrowly escaped death. Length: 53 minutes click the YouTube icon to

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