Episode 121 | Three types of stress
In this episode we explore three types of stress that can impact first responders. Length: 33 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20121207C20Three20Types20of20Stress.mp3 First responders...
View ArticleEpisode 122 | Locus of Control
In this episode we explore the locus of control and how it can impact first responder safety. Length: 24 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20122207C20Locus20of20Control.mp3 Locus of...
View ArticleEpisode 123 | Positive and Negative Clues and Cues
In this episode we explore how responders use positive and negative clues and cues to develop and maintain situational awareness at emergency scenes. Length: 30 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 124 | Facilitated Debriefings
In this episode we look at how facilitated debriefings used in aviation safety to improve air travel can be applied to emergency services to improve responder safety. Length: 33 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 125 | The top 12 reasons why first responders won’t discuss their...
In this episode we look at the top 12 reasons why first responders are so hesitant to discuss their near-miss events and the lessons they learned from them that could save the lives of other...
View ArticleSAM Episode126 | Interview with Birmingham Assistant Fire Chief Floyd (Buddy)...
In this episode, I interview Birmingham Assistant Fire Chief Floyd (Buddy) Wilks, Jr. who served as the incident commander during a mayday at a residential dwelling fire. Length: 68 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 127 | Teaching responders how to speak up
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of teaching responders how to speak up when they think something is going wrong. As we will see, it goes way beyond telling them to speak up if they see...
View ArticleEpisode 128 | Sleep inertia: An interview with Norfolk Fire Lieutenant Jarrod...
In this episode, I interview Norfolk Fire Lieutenant Jarrod Sergi as he discusses how sleep inertia impacted his awareness and decision making skills at a late-night fire. Length: 58 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode129 | 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 serving as a police officer in Illinois. Length: 57 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 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 can impact situational awareness and decision making. Length:...
View ArticleEpisode 131 | Best practices for managing mental workload
In this episode, we discuss five best practices for managing mental workload under stressful working conditions. Length: 26 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 132 | Online Academy Preview
I am super excited to be able to share with you the features and enrollment options for the newly released Situational Awareness Matters Online Academy. Length: 22 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 133 | The Devil’s Advocate
In this episode, we discuss the role of the devil’s advocate on emergency scenes and how the advocate can help when there is a flawed perception of reality. Length: 27 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 134 | Assessing resources
In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting operational strategy based on available resources and the impact of understaffing on situational awareness. Length: 25 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 135 | Meta-awareness
In this episode, we discuss the importance of meta-awareness as a technique to help improve first responder safety. Length: 32 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 136 | Online Academy Q&A
This special episode is dedicated to answering questions about the Situational Awareness Matters Online Academy. Length: 24 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 137 | Radio Traffic and Situational Awareness
In this episode, we discuss how situational awareness can be improved or impacted by radio traffic. Length: 30 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20137207C20Managing20radio20traffic.mp3...
View ArticleEpisode 138 | Nine considerations when evaluating incident command software.
In this episode, we discuss 9 things you should consider when evaluating your purchase of incident command software. Length: 31 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 139 | Building expert knowledge
In this episode, we discuss ideas for how to build expert knowledge in first responders, especially during a time when the number of structure fires is declining. Length: 22 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 140 | Speaking up
In this episode, I interview my son, Cameron Gasaway, a firefighter with the Madison, Wisconsin Fire Department, about why it is so hard to speak up when you see something that’s going wrong....
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