What first responders need to know about explosives: The Jarred Alden...
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview Akron (OH) Fire Lieutenant Jarred Alden shares what we need to know about homemade explosive devices, blast effect, treating blast injury victims, and more....
View ArticleTwelve tips to improve situational awareness – SAM 383
In this episode, a special guest (Santa) presents twelve tips to improve situational awareness while working in high-risk, high consequence environments. Merry Christmas everyone! I know everyone’s...
View ArticleFirst-in engine under gunfire: The Chris Paskett Interview: Part 1 – SAM 384
This is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Eugene-Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Chris Paskett sharing details of a first-in engine crew at a working structure fire taking on gunfire....
View ArticleFirst-in engine under gunfire: The Chris Paskett Interview: Part 2 – SAM 385
This is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Eugene-Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Chris Paskett sharing details of a first-in engine crew at a working structure fire taking on gunfire....
View ArticleHit on the roadway. The Magnum Bower Story – SAM 386
This interview is with Magnum Bower, a heavy duty tow truck operator who survived being struck on a roadway incident, resulting in him becoming a quadriplegic. On May 9, 2019, heavy duty tow truck...
View ArticleTrooper Down on the Roadway. The Bob Bemis Story – SAM 387
This interview is with Bob Bemis, a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper who was struck and severely injured while attending to a vehicle fire on I-81 in eastern Pennsylvania. Sergeant (Ret.) Robert...
View ArticleSirencide: The Impact of Acute Stress in Emergency Vehicle Crashes – 388
This interview is with Dr. Dusty Lambert, a firefighter who completed his doctoral degree while researching the impact of acute stress in emergency vehicle crashes. Emergency services provide an...
View ArticleThe Violence Project: How to stop a mass shooting epidemic. An interview with...
This episode is an interview is with Dr. James Densley, discussing his book: The Violence Project: How to stop a mass shooting epidemic. Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal...
View ArticleComplacency: A Lesson Worth Sharing – The Eric Wappel Story – 390
Captain Eric Wappel shares a tale of complacency and how he faced it head-on with his department. On January 3, 2022, the North Judson – Wayne Township Fire Department was dispatched for the second...
View ArticleUnmanned and Remote Emergency Services – The Ron Warren Interview – 391
While presenting a situational awareness program for the Fireman’s Association of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, one of the participants was Ron Warren. Ron is the founder and Department Chief of North...
View ArticleBurned while searching for a fire victim. The Jeremy Saul Story – 392
Captain Jeremy Saul, a Situational Awareness Matters Certified Master Instructor shared a harrowing story about being burned while searching for a three-year old child trapped in a row home fire in...
View ArticleEMDR Treatment for First Responders: Interview with Dr. Deborah Korn – 393
This episode is provides first responders a look into a treatment option for Post Traumatic Event Brain Injuries called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Deborah Korn, PsyD,...
View ArticleInterview with Tablet Commander Co-Founder Andrew Bozzo – 394
In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Andy Bozzo, co-founder of Tablet Command mobile incident management software. Tablet Command is a mobile incident command and response solution that increases...
View ArticleThe SAMatters Online Academy – An interview with Ed Mann – 395
In this episode, Dr. Gasaway is interviewed by Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education for Provident Insurance about the SAMatters Online Academy and why this training is so important for first...
View ArticleDyslexia in the Fire Service: The Burt Clark Story – 396
In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Dr. Burton Clark on the topic of Dyslexia in the fire service. Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has been in the fire service for 53 years. He’s known he was a Dyslexic...
View ArticleFrom Firefighter to Fire Chief – The Tom DeSorcy Story – 397
In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Retired Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about how he quickly went from being a volunteer firefighter to career fire chief. Tom DeSorcy joined the fire service in 1983 and...
View ArticleTactical Decision Games – An Interview with Phil Jose – 398
In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Phil Jose about tactical decision games. Phil Jose, Deputy Chief, (Ret.), 30 years in Seattle Fire Department. He chaired the SOG and PIA committees. Chief of...
View Article2015 Amtrak Passenger Train Derailment in Philadelphia – 399
In this episode, Dr. Gasaway interviews Vince Mulray, retired Philadelphia Deputy Chief, discussing the 2015 derailment of Amtrak Train #188 traveling from Washington DC to New York City. On May 12,...
View ArticleThe 400th Episode Anniversary of the SAMatters Show – 400
Dr. Gasaway, along with some special guests, celebrates the milestone of reaching our 400thepisode. The Situational Awareness Matters Show debuted on May 12, 2014. This episode highlights the...
View ArticleConducting a LODD After Action Review: Part 1 – 401
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview where Dr. Gasaway talks with retired Philadelphia Deputy Chief Vince Mulray and Battalion Chief Bobby Kennedy about conducting a Line-of-Duty After Action...
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