Responders Overcome by Carbon Monoxide – The Mukilteo Fire Story – Part 2...
This interview is part 2 of a 2-part interview with three members of the Mukilteo Fire Department who were overcome by carbon monoxide on an EMS call. Length: 49 minutes Click the YouTube icon to watch...
View ArticleMental Health Mayday – The Verne and Chancy Friesen Story – Part 1 (Episode 310)
This interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen and his wife, Chancy, talking about his mental health near miss and how they are working through the challenges together. Length: 51...
View ArticleMental Health Mayday – The Verne and Chancy Friesen Story – Part 2 (Episode 311)
This interview is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen and his wife, Chancy, talking about his mental health near miss and how they are working through the challenges together. Length:...
View ArticleSensory Conflict and Mind Drift – A reading from the Smart Worker’s book...
Situational awareness barriers block a worker’s ability to perceive, understand or predict. I have uncovered and researched more than a hundred barriers to awareness. This episode talks about two of...
View ArticleInterview with Jeff Banman from the Operational Mindset Foundation (Episode 322)
The mission of the Operational Mindset Foundation is to mentally, physically and emotionally prepare those who choose to place themselves in harm’s way every day for the benefit of others… and give...
View ArticleDeadly Methyl Bromide exposure: The Misty Worrell story – Part 1 (Episode 323)
Misty Worrell and her partner on Cypress Creek EMS responded to a medical call that would result in two fatalities and the EMS crew being exposed to deadly Methyl Bromide. Because there is no cure for...
View ArticleDeadly Methyl Bromide exposure: The Misty Worrell story – Part 2 (Episode 324)
Misty Worrell and her partner on Cypress Creek EMS responded to a medical call that would result in two fatalities and the EMS crew being exposed to deadly Methyl Bromide. Because there is no cure for...
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 ArticleWhat does it mean to be situationally aware?
In this article, we’ll start off by discussing the basics of awareness. Then, we’ll talk the factors that compete for an employee’s attention. Finally, we’ll share how employers can prepare their...
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...
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