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Sharing multiple near-miss experiences including being held-up at gunpoint. The Jim Arie Story – Part 1 (Episode 331)
This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part interview where we learn about multiple near-miss events experienced by retired Fire Chief, Jim Arie throughout his
Seven Situational Awareness Thieves (Episode 330)
You might think that by now the importance of completing a 360-degree size-up would be second nature for firefighters. But it’s not. In fact, failing
The 360 Degree Size-up (Episode 329)
You might think that by now the importance of completing a 360-degree size-up would be second nature for firefighters. But it’s not. In fact, failing
The Impact of Understaffing (Episode 328)
The pandemic has been tough on everyone, especially first responders who have stepped up to the task. But for many first response agencies, the worst
Bravado – A barrier to situational awareness (Episode 327)
Bravado is defined as “a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.” A co-worker or boss displaying bravado can be
Situational Awareness Best Practices for Incident Commanders (Episode 326)
There are three component parts to situational awareness – perception, understanding and prediction. There are barriers that can impact awareness on all three levels. The