SAM 074 | Creating the Thinking Firefighter

Published: Sept. 22, 2015, 11 a.m.

In this episode, I discuss how to create thinking firefighters and share powerful examples of how our training may be a set-up for failure not because of poor instruction.

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Rather, because instructors have not been taught the art and science of decision making on the drill ground. The focus is nearly always in the action of firefighting without consideration for the decision making that should precede the action.

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Our sponsor:

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Midwest Fire
MidwestFire.com

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Intro music

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Safety Dance (1982)

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Men Without Hats

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GMC - Virgin Records

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Situational Awareness Matters! website

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www.SAMatters.com

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Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System

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http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/

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Contact Rich Gasaway

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www.RichGasaway.com

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Support@RichGasaway.com

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612-548-4424