Radio Discipline (Episode 272)
This episode discusses the importance of radio discipline in developing and maintaining situational awareness. Length: 19 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleA Tale of Complacency (Episode 273)
This episode discusses how complacency can creep into our work, impact vigilance and flaw situational awareness. Length: 23 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticlePositive & Negative Clues and Cues (Episode 274)
This episode discusses how positive and negative clues and cues influence the development of situational awareness. Length: 22 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleTraits of High Reliability Organizations (Episode 275)
This episode explores the traits of high reliability organizations Length: 25 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO __________________________________________________ If you are...
View ArticleHigh Reliability Organization Processes (Episode 276)
This episode explores the processes used by high reliability organizations. Length: 21 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO __________________________________________________ If...
View ArticleComfortably Complacent (Episode 277)
This episode discusses how easy it can be to get into a comfortable rut of complacency. Length: 20 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleInterview with Adam Kinakin, host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast Show –...
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with the host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin, discussing the importance of situational awareness in high-risk decision-making scenarios...
View ArticleInterview with Adam Kinakin, host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast Show –...
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with the host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin, discussing the importance of situational awareness in high-risk decision-making scenarios...
View ArticleInterview with Captain Alex Charoni on Near-miss reporting evaluations...
In this episode, South King County Fire & Rescue Captain Alex Charoni discusses his passion for determining the root cause of near-miss events and the approach his department is taking to improve...
View ArticleDrone Responders Interview with Charles Werner (Episode 281)
In this episode, Fire Chief (ret.) Charles Werner discusses how drone technology can be used to enhance first responder situational awareness and improve access to critical decision making information....
View ArticleLife and Death Matters – Chris and Sam Adams Interview – Part 1 (Episode 282)
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Chris and Sam Adams discussing their book, Life and Death Matters: Professionalism and Decision-Making for the First Responder. Length: 42 minutes...
View ArticleLife and Death Matters – Chris and Sam Adams Interview – Part 2 (Episode 283)
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Chris and Sam Adams discussing their book, Life and Death Matters: Professionalism and Decision-Making for the First Responder. Length: 48 minutes...
View ArticleMindset of Aggressiveness – Chris Tobin Interview (Episode 284)
In this episode, I interview Firefighter Chris Tobin as we discuss the need to have a mindset of aggressiveness. Length: 51 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full VIDEO...
View ArticleCoffee Talk with Carl Potter from The Safety Institute (Episode 285)
In this episode, I am interviewed on the Coffee Talk Show with Carl Potter, founder of The Safety Institute. The Safety Institute is a resource for organizations that want to create workplaces where...
View ArticleA Near-Miss While Responding – The Brian Collins Story (Episode 286)
In this episode, Brentwood Battalion Chief Brian Collins shares a story about how he almost died when the door on the apparatus he was riding in unexpectedly opened while responding to a call. Length:...
View ArticleThirty Seconds from Death – The Randy Hanifen Story (Episode 287)
In this episode, West Chester Captain Randy Hanifen shared the details of a near-miss inside a residential dwelling fire where, if circumstances were just slightly different, he might have been killed...
View ArticlePreview of the Auditory Exclusion Chapter of My New Smart Workers Book...
In this episode, I preview the chapter on Auditory Exclusion from my new book, How Smart Workers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety. Length: 27 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full...
View ArticlePreview of the Task Fixation Chapter of My New Smart Workers Book (Episode 289)
In this episode, I preview the chapter on Task Fixation from my new book, How Smart Workers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety. Length: 33 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full...
View ArticlePreview of the AskRail® App (Episode 290)
In this episode, we interview Retired Fire Chief Charles Warner as he explains the features and benefits of the free AskRail® mobile app. Length: 36 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch the full...
View ArticleTrapped Under A Ceiling Collapse. The Ron Hunter Story (Episode 291)
In this episode, I interview Spartanburg Fire Lieutenant, Ron Hunter, as he recounts the mayday and RIT activation after being trapped under a collapsed ceiling at an apartment building fire. Length:...
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