Episode 141 | Confabulation
In this episode, we explore how the brain confabulates – or makes up its own reality. In the absence of facts, the brain can start to invent or create its own reality. This can be dangerous on...
View ArticleEpisode 142 | Interview with Near Miss Survivor Rick Mehaffey
In this episode, Captain Ricky Mehaffey from the Waynesville NC Fire Department, chronicles his near-miss survival story where 3 firefighters almost died at a “routine” chimney fire. Length: 48...
View ArticleEpisode 143 | Memory and situational awareness
In this episode, we examine the role that short-term and long-term memory plays in helping first responders develop and maintain situational awareness. Length: 29 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode144 | Pre-Arrival Lens
In this episode, we discuss the pre-arrival lens that responders use to help form situational awareness. Length: 24 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20144207C20Pre20Arrival20Lens.mp3...
View ArticleEpisode 145 | Task Saturation
In this episode, we discuss the challenges when first responders become task saturated. Length: 26 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20145207C20Task20Saturation.mp3 There’s no doubt that...
View ArticleEpisode 146 | Fear and situational awareness
In this episode, we discuss how fear can impact situational awareness in ways that might be surprising. Length: 29 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20146207C20Fear.mp3 Fear is one of two...
View ArticleEpisode 147 | The Need for Skill Rehearsal
This episode discusses the importance of rehearsal as a means to strengthen team situational awareness. Length: 38 minutes http://traffic.libsyn.com/samatters/SAM20147207C20Routines.mp3 First...
View ArticleEpisode 148 | James Johnson Interview on Building Construction
In the episode I interview Journeyman Carpenter and Vancouver Firefighter James Johnson, sharing building construction lessons for firefighters. Length: 52 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 149 | Mind Drift
In the episode we discuss how your mind can drift out of consciousness and the impact it can have on your situational awareness if it does. Length: 27 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 150 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Starter
In this episode we kick off a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders develop and offer some advice for dealing with each. We start off with talking about the starter mindset....
View ArticleEpisode 151 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Subordinate
This episode is part two of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. Length: 28 minutes...
View ArticleEpisode 152 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Specialist
This episode is part three of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the Specialist,...
View ArticleEpisode 153 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Superior
This episode is part four of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the Superior, (a.k.a. The...
View ArticleEpisode 154 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Stubborn
This episode is part five of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the Stubborn, (a.k.a....
View ArticleEpisode155 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Silent
This episode is part six of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the Silent member....
View ArticleEpisode 156 | Third Anniversary Celebration
This episode marks the third anniversary of the SAMatters Radio Podcast Show. Dr. Gasaway takes the listeners for a walk down memory lane about how the SAMatters mission got started. Length: 42...
View ArticleEpisode 157 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Super Hero
This episode is part seven of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the super hero mindset....
View ArticleEpisode 158 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Slacker
This episode is part eight of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the slacker mindset....
View ArticleEpisode 159 | Dangerous Mindsets – The Synergist
This episode is the final installment of a nine-part serious on dangerous mindsets that first responders can develop and I offer some advice for dealing with each. This week we talk about the synergist...
View ArticleEpisode 160 | Smoke explosion in Virginia, Minnesota
On December 19, 2016, the Virginia (Minnesota) Fire Department responded to a multi-family residential dwelling fire where a smoke explosion occurred. Length: 59 minutes...
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