Description

Operations is a term that all of us in emergency services are very familiar with. But have you ever heard of an operational psychologist? This special group of highly trained individuals might be the key for you personally and for your organization to take all aspects of what you do to a whole new level.

This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship we speak with Dr. Barb Thompson and dive into some really important parts and pieces as we all try and get a little bit better every single day.

In this episode we cover:

• What is an Operational Psychologist and how can we use them both at work and at home
• The role of an organization in all of this and how do we actually care and look out for our people?
• How do we integrate outside consultants like a psychologist into our organizations for the most success?
• How to practice the concept of "service without self destruction"

References mentioned in this episode (Some of these are Affiliate Links):

​The Emergency Mind Podcast featuring Dr. Thompson​

​The Mission Critical Team Institute​

​Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast Episode 37 Self Efficacy and How to Increase Your Mental Toughness​

​Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​

​Dr. Barb Thompson on LinkedIn​

​In the Name of Service Podcast​