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SAMatters RadioForging Your Team – The Johnny Torgeson Story – 408The fire service is struggling with recruiting and retention. It’s also challenged by a mental health crisis and a growing apathy within the profession. The good news is, we have the power to fix it. Working in a team environment provides job satisfaction, psychological safety, and a feeling of community. Fire service leaders have the responsibility of developing teams; so, Dr. JT wrote a book on how to Forge Your Team. Dr. JT started his career in 2000 as a U.S. Army Firefighter. He's worked for several fire departments around the world. Currently, he work...2024-03-261h 05
SAMatters RadioAccelerating Leadership Growth and Impact – The Sean Glaze Interview – 407In this episode, Dr. Gasaway discusses how to accelerating leadership growth and impact with Sean Glaze, author of Rapid Teamwork, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable. Sean Glaze is a leadership speaker, teambuilding facilitator, and author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite your team’s performance. Sean has worked with clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build more positive and workplace cultures. As a successful basketball coach, Sean gained valuable insights on turning talent into teamwork – and now he travels around the cou...2024-03-1944 min
SAMatters RadioThe Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance – 406In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Jeff Dill about the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and their work to reduce firefighter suicides. In 2010, Jeff Dill founded Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA). And since 2021, Jeff has served full time as the Behavioral Health Administrator for Las Vegas Fire & Rescue in Nevada. Jeff travels the United States & Canada holding workshops to educate firefighters, dispatchers & EMS about behavioral health awareness, moral injury and suicide prevention. In 2010, FBHA began tracking and validating data on all FF, EMS and dispatcher suicides across the United States. In addit...2024-02-1358 min
SAMatters RadioThe Minnesota Hometown Heroes Assistance Program - 405In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with George Esbensen, President of the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) about the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program. During his 32 years in the fire service, George Esbensen served in many roles, from firefighter to chief. Today, he volunteers as Board President of the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE), an advocacy nonprofit he co-founded in 2016 dedicated to providing Minnesota's firefighters with the tools they need to prioritize and protect their health. Chief Esbensen has been an advocate for firefighter wellness for his entire career, leading efforts to ban cancer-causing flame retardants, establish the H...2024-02-0654 min
SAMatters RadioPFAS, Firefighter Cancer and The Foam Exposure Committee - 404In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Vicki Quint and Rick Nickerson about PFAS, foam exposure and the risk to firefighters. The Foam Exposure Committee Mission Statement - - To reduce firefighter / first responder exposures to perfluorinated chemicals used in firefighting foams in order to protect their health and lives. We will recommend a list of firefighting products for fire departments based on testing data and Committee review. First responders should have immediate access to safer fluorine-free firefighting foams. About the Host Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is...2024-01-301h 04
SAMatters RadioConducting a LODD After Action Review: Part 2 – 402 On January 06, 2018, Lt. Matthew LeTourneau, a 42-year-old male and 11-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD), died after becoming trapped from an interior structural collapse while engaged in interior firefighting operations. Two additional firefighters were injured during the collapse and one civilian occupant of the dwelling, who was removed during initial operations, also died. An After-Action Review (AAR) was conducted by the PFDs Health and Safety Office, at the direction of Fire Commissioner Adam K. Thiel, to provide insight into the event and PFD operations from the time of dispatch to the time the fire was pla...2024-01-1657 min
SAMatters RadioThe 400th Episode Anniversary of the SAMatters Show - 400Dr. Gasaway, along with some special guests, celebrates the milestone of reaching our 400thepisode. Description The Situational Awareness Matters Show debuted on May 12, 2014. This episode highlights the journey Dr. Gasaway has taken to educate first responders about situational awareness and high-risk decision making. About the Host Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is widely considered a trusted authority on human factors, situational awareness and the high-risk decision making processes used in high-stress, high consequence work environments. He served 33 years on the fr...2024-01-0238 min
SAMatters Radio2015 Amtrak Passenger Train Derailment in Philadelphia - 399In this episode, Dr. Gasaway interviews Vince Mulray, retired Philadelphia Deputy Chief, discussing the 2015 derailment of Amtrak Train #188 traveling from Washington DC to New York City. On May 12, 2015, at approximately 9:20pm, Amtrak Train #188 traveling from Washington D.C. to New York City derailed and crashed on the Frankford Junction curve on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. All seven cars and the electric locomotive left the tracks. The derailment and crash resulted in 8 deaths and over 200 passengers injured. This incident required the rescue, extrication, treatment and transportation of over 200 passengers. The derailment and crash involved 7 passenger car...2023-12-191h 20
SAMatters RadioTactical Decision Games – An Interview with Phil Jose - 398In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Phil Jose about tactical decision games. Phil Jose, Deputy Chief, (Ret.), 30 years in Seattle Fire Department. He chaired the SOG and PIA committees. Chief of the Year 2013. FDIC Instructor 19 years with the highest attended class in 2023: The Art of Reading Smoke. FDIC 2008 Tom Brennan Training Achievement Award and author of Instructor 1 for Fire and Emergency Services (Clarion, 2022), Air Management for the Fire Service (PennWell, 2008) and Train the Trainer (2015), FE Handbook for FF 1 and 2 (2010); FE “Bread and Butter” video for SCBA (2012). In Addition to The Art of Reading Smoke Phil teaches I...2023-12-121h 05
SAMatters RadioFrom Firefighter to Fire Chief – The Tom DeSorcy Story - 397In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Retired Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about how he quickly went from being a volunteer firefighter to career fire chief. Tom DeSorcy joined the fire service in 1983 and became the first paid firefighter in his hometown of Hope, B.C., when he became fire chief in 2000. This followed a career in broadcasting in local radio and his talk show eventually was heard across Canada, via satellite from Vancouver in the early ‘90s. Now retired, his voice can be heard on the Firefighting in Canada - The Podcast and he lends...2023-12-051h 14
SAMatters RadioDyslexia in the Fire Service: The Burt Clark Story - 396In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Dr. Burton Clark on the topic of Dyslexia in the fire service. Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has been in the fire service for 53 years. He’s known he was a Dyslexic since early childhood and is passionate about reducing the stigma around firefighters with Dyslexia. Dr. Clark was the Management Science Chair at the National Fire Academy. His degrees are in business and education. He served on 20 dissertation committees. He was a Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University Center for Fire Safety Research and Policy. ...2023-11-301h 10
SAMatters RadioThe SAMatters Online Academy – An interview with Ed Mann - 395In this episode, Dr. Gasaway is interviewed by Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education for Provident Insurance about the SAMatters Online Academy and why this training is so important for first responders. Description Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education for Provident Insurance interviewed Dr. Gasaway on the Provident Podcast. This episode is a shared recording of that show. During this episode, Dr. Gasaway addresses the following topics: Why is there such a lack of understanding in the fire se...2023-11-211h 25
SAMatters RadioEMDR Treatment for First Responders:: Interview with Dr. Deborah Korn - 393Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is proven, effective treatment to help first responders suffering from Post-Traumatic Event Brain Injuries. This episode is provides first responders a look into a treatment option for Post Traumatic Event Brain Injuries called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Deborah Korn, PsyD, an internationally renowned pioneer and expert in EMDR Therapy and author of the book Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal explains the EMDR process in detail. Joining Dr. Korn is Dr. Richard Kamin, MD, FACEP, FAEMS. Dr. Kamin w...2023-04-251h 32
SAMatters RadioBurned while searching for a fire victim. The Jeremy Saul Story - 392Captain Saul burned while searching for a trapped child in a row home fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Captain Jeremy Saul, a Situational Awareness Matters Certified Master Instructor shared a harrowing story about being burned while searching for a three-year old child trapped in a row home fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The interview includes a discussion about lessons learned and some of his favorite topics to teach during situational awareness classes. About the Host Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is widely considered a trusted authority on human factors, situational awareness and the...2023-03-291h 04SAMatters RadioUnmanned and Remote Emergency Services – The Ron Warren Interview - 391Chief Ron Warren shares the valuable information about drone services provided by the North Central Pennsylvania Unmanned Emergency Services Department While presenting a situational awareness program for the Fireman’s Association of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, one of the participants was Ron Warren. Ron is the founder and Department Chief of North Central PA Unmanned Emergency Services. He is a full-time state law enforcement officer and a veteran of the US Army, where he served two combat tours in Afghanistan. Prior to becoming a police officer in 2015, he was a civilian and military flight paramedic. He has been inv...2023-03-2254 minSAMatters RadioComplacency: A Lesson Worth Sharing – The Eric Wappel Story - 390Captain 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 time to the same residence for a “furnace smoking.” Captain Eric Wappel wasn’t available for the first response, but responded to the second call. He recalls thinking to himself, from the get go, this was another “BS” call since the department was just at this address two hours earlier. Eric says he was complacent, which led him to leaving his...2022-06-0741 minSAMatters RadioThe Violence Project: How to stop a mass shooting epidemic - 389Dr. James Densley is Professor and Department Chair of Criminal Justice at Metro State University, part of the Minnesota State system. He is also co-founder of The Violence Project Research Center, best known for its mass shooter database. Dr. Densley is the author or co-author of seven books, including the acclaimed, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic, 50 peer-reviewed articles in leading scientific journals, and over 90 book chapters, essays, and other works in outlets such as CNN, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. 2022-03-081h 04
SAMatters RadioSirencide: The Impact of Acute Stress in Emergency Vehicle Crashes - 388Emergency services provide an invaluable service to communities and cities around the world. Research has shown these professionals encounter significant acute psychological stress throughout their work shifts. Acute stress has been shown to impact human performance in various realms, from increased risk-taking to cognitive decline. While the actual work varies between firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical services, a shared commonality is the operation of emergency vehicles. Emergency vehicle crashes are recognized as a serious issue by FEMA. The current work aimed to measure the impact of acute stress on emergency responders as measured by fatal emergency vehicle crashes...2022-03-011h 05
SAMatters RadioCameron Gasaway Interview (SAM 345)It’s been 5 years since my last interview with my son, Cameron Gasaway. At that time, he was serving as an apprentice firefighter in Madison, Wisconsin. In this episode, he will share his lessons learned and offer advice to firefighters just getting started in their career. Contact us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Insta...2020-11-031h 07
SAMatters RadioMental Health Near-Miss: The Scott Gieselhart Story – Part 2 (SAM 334)Scott Gieselhart served 24 years as a firefighter in Frazee, Minnesota. Along the way, several incidents contributed to Scott developing a Post Traumatic Stress Injury that resulted in him becoming a meth addict and attempting suicide. Then Scott found help and through a treatment known as EMDR, his PTSI was healed and how he serves as a mental health counsellor. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAM...2020-08-1850 min
SAMatters RadioMental Health Near-Miss: The Scott Gieselhart Story – Part 1 (SAM 333)Scott Gieselhart served 24 years as a firefighter in Frazee, Minnesota. Along the way, several incidents contributed to Scott developing a Post Traumatic Stress Injury that resulted in him becoming a meth addict and attempting suicide. Then Scott found help and through a treatment known as EMDR, his PTSI was healed and how he serves as a mental health counsellor. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAM...2020-08-1139 min
SAMatters RadioSharing multiple near-miss experiences including being held-up at gunpoint. The Jim Arie Story – Part 2 (SAM 332)Throughout his 43-year career, retired fire chief Jim Arie had experienced multiple near-miss events. He’ll discuss a few of them but none were as sobering as the one that occurred in March 2020, when Jim and his wife were held-up at gunpoint in their driveway and their car was stolen. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter...2020-08-0439 min
SAMatters RadioSharing multiple near-miss experiences including being held-up at gunpoint. The Jim Arie Story – Part 1 (SAM 331)Throughout his 43-year career, retired fire chief Jim Arie had experienced multiple near-miss events. He’ll discuss a few of them but none were as sobering as the one that occurred in March 2020, when Jim and his wife were held-up at gunpoint in their driveway and their car was stolen. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter...2020-07-2841 min
SAMatters RadioSeven Situational Awareness Thieves (SAM 330)While there are more than 100 barriers that can flaw situational awareness, this episode focuses on 7 that can be particularly challenging to first responders. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitch...2020-07-2121 min
SAMatters RadioThe 360 Degree Size-up (SAM 329)You might think that by now the importance of completing a 360-degree size-up would be second nature for firefighters. But it’s not. In fact, failing to complete a proper size-up remains one of the most often cited contributing factors in NIOSH Line-of-Duty death reports. There are lots of reasons why proper size-ups are not completed. Here we will explore 10 of them. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebo...2020-07-1412 min
SAMatters RadioThe Impact of Understaffing (SAM 328)The pandemic has been tough on everyone, especially first responders who have stepped up to the task. But for many first response agencies, the worst is yet to come as the economic fallout will likely create budget shortfalls that will, in turn, cause fire departments to reduce staffing and services. This show looks at the impact of reduced staffing on safety. www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich...2020-07-0733 min
SAMatters RadioBravado – A barrier to situational awareness (SAM 327)Bravado is defined as “a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.” A co-worker or boss displaying bravado can be dangerous because their need to impress or intimidate can cause them to miss critical clues and cues and flaw their situational awareness. www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters2020-06-3011 min
SAMatters RadioSituational Awareness Best Practices (SAM 326)There are three component parts to situational awareness – perception, understanding and prediction. There are barriers that can impact awareness on all three levels. The application of best practices can help incident commanders reduce the impact of barriers. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes...2020-06-2535 min
SAMatters RadioWhat we fear most Part 2 (SAM 325)The fear of public speaking consistently ranks near the top of the list in fear surveys. This won’t come as a surprise for many. But the consequences of not speaking up can be catastrophic for organizations and for the individual gripped by this fear. This episode explores the fear of public speaking and offers some solutions. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMat...2020-06-1626 min
SAMatters RadioDeadly Methyl Bromide exposure: The Misty Worrell story – Part 2 (SAM 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 Methyl Bromide poisoning, Misty, a mother of five children, was instructed to get her affairs in order as she could be dead within 2 weeks. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook...2020-06-0933 min
SAMatters RadioDeadly Methyl Bromide exposure: The Misty Worrell story – Part 1 (SAM 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 Methyl Bromide poisoning, Misty, a mother of five children, was instructed to get her affairs in order as she could be dead within 2 weeks. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected 2020-06-0240 min
SAMatters RadioInterview with Jeff Banman from the Operational Mindset Foundation (SAM 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 them the opportunity to experience what safe feels like when they return home. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway...2020-05-2631 min
SAMatters RadioSensory Conflict and Mind Drift – A reading from the Smart Worker’s book (SAM 321)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 the barriers – sensory conflict and mind drift. We also briefly discuss the process for predicting future events. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: F...2020-05-1952 min
SAMatters RadioFive Fatalities and Lessons Learned from Chesterfield County– Flashback episode – Part 3In the early morning hours of January 17, 2016, Chesterfield County Fire & EMS responded to a residential fire on Wicklow Lane that would result in fire civilian fire fatalities, including 2 children. This three-part interview chronicles the event, the situational awareness challenges and the lessons learned from the first-in captain and the first arriving battalion chief. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Ga...2020-05-1240 min
SAMatters RadioFive Fatalities and Lessons Learned from Chesterfield County– Flashback episode – Part 2In the early morning hours of January 17, 2016, Chesterfield County Fire & EMS responded to a residential fire on Wicklow Lane that would result in fire civilian fire fatalities, including 2 children. This three-part interview chronicles the event, the situational awareness challenges and the lessons learned from the first-in captain and the first arriving battalion chief. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Ga...2020-05-0549 min
SAMatters RadioFive Fatalities and Lessons Learned from Chesterfield County– Flashback episode – Part 1In the early morning hours of January 17, 2016, Chesterfield County Fire & EMS responded to a residential fire on Wicklow Lane that would result in fire civilian fire fatalities, including 2 children. This three-part interview chronicles the event, the situational awareness challenges and the lessons learned from the first-in captain and the first arriving battalion chief. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Ga...2020-04-2836 min
SAMatters RadioThree Kinds of Stress You Might Experience During the COVID-19 PandemicDuring this Pandemic, you might experience three types of stress: Acute stress, episodic acute stress and chronic stress. This episode explores how stress can impact your situational awareness and, equally concerning, how stress can have devastating long-term impacts on your health and wellness. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) Let’s Get connected Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Mat...2020-03-3125 min
SAMatters RadioMental Health Mayday - The Verne and Chancy Friesen Story - Part 2Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio...2020-03-1055 min
SAMatters RadioMental Health Mayday - The Verne and Chancy Friesen Story - Part 1 Laverne Friesen was a guest on Episodes 301 and 302, talking about his mental health near-miss. Upon the completion of the recording, he mentioned to me that his wife has a powerful story to share about how this journey has impacted her and their relationship. This is their joint mental health mayday story. You may want to also go back and listen to his previous interview which contains many additional details not included in this interview. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com...2020-03-0351 min
SAMatters RadioResponders Overcome by Carbon Monoxide - The Mukilteo Fire Story – Part 2 This interview with Battalion Chief Troy Elmore, Firefighter/Acting Captain Brian Oullette, and Firefighter/EMT Jason Shuck shares their powerful story and lessons learned from becoming victims of carbon monoxide poisoning while operating on the scene of an EMS call on September 11, 2019. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitt...2020-02-2549 min
SAMatters RadioResponders Overcome by Carbon Monoxide - The Mukilteo Fire Story – Part 1 This interview with Battalion Chief Troy Elmore, Firefighter/Acting Captain Brian Oullette, and Firefighter/EMT Jason Shuck, shares their powerful story and lessons learned from becoming victims of carbon monoxide poisoning while operating on the scene of an EMS call on September 11, 2019. www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway 2020-02-1842 min
SAMatters RadioSurviving the Fire Service – The Todd LeDuc Interview The fire service continues to be plagued by occupational health risks that have been directly related to the rigors of firefighting. The author has written about and published on these extensively terming it the three-legged stool. The three legs of the stool are fire service cardiovascular deaths and disability, occupational cancer threats and behavioral health disorders including suicide. Sadly, all three of these occupational risks can be minimized but are often not through annual early detection exams. The notion of situational awareness is key to fire ground survival and that same concept of situational awareness...2020-02-111h 03
SAMatters RadioThe Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System – Part 2 The IAFC’s Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System has been undergoing substantial changes in 2019 to improve functionality and provide better services to its users and stakeholders and 2020 looks to be no different. With a new technology partner, Envisage Technologies that oversees the Acadis Portal and FirstForward Training and Exposure Tracking, new deliverables are in the works to allow a better learning experience from near miss reports. The Near Miss Program also is looking to further promote Human Performance Improvement to help fire departments at the operational level. John Ru...2020-02-0445 min
SAMatters RadioThe Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System – Part 1 The IAFC’s Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System has been undergoing substantial changes in 2019 to improve functionality and provide better services to its users and stakeholders and 2020 looks to be no different. With a new technology partner, Envisage Technologies that oversees the Acadis Portal and FirstForward Training and Exposure Tracking, new deliverables are in the works to allow a better learning experience from near miss reports. The Near Miss Program also is looking to further promote Human Performance Improvement to help fire departments at the operational level. John Russ is an...2020-01-2847 min
SAMatters Radio: Commercial Building Mayday. The Atascocita Fire Story – Part 2 On July 3, 2019, the Atascocita Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at Coach’s Sports Bar. First arriving units reported heavy smoke showing. This interview is with incident command staff: Fire Chief Mike Mulligan, Battalion Chief David Roark, and Battalion Chief Brian Mulligan. The interview is supported by dashcam video. The episode is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Jared Snell, the officer on the first-in company. Tragically, Lt. Snell died in a motor vehicle accident three weeks following this fire. Show Notes Contact Us 2020-01-211h 02
SAMatters RadioCommercial Building Mayday. The Atascocita Fire Story – Part 1 On July 3, 2019, the Atascocita Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at Coach’s Sports Bar. First arriving units reported heavy smoke showing. This interview is with incident command staff: Fire Chief Mike Mulligan, Battalion Chief David Roark, and Battalion Chief Brian Mulligan. The interview is supported by dash cam video. The episode is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Jared Snell, the officer on the first-in company. Tragically, Lt. Snell died in a motor vehicle accident three weeks following this fire. Show Notes Contact Us...2020-01-141h 07
SAMatters RadioA Mental Health Mayday. The Laverne Friesen Story – Part 2 Laverne Friesen spent his career in a variety of first responder positions in Alberta, Canada. His experiences include healthcare, volunteer firefighter and a sworn law enforcement officer. This has exposed him to the best and worst of what people do to themselves and to others. After his battle with mental illness, Laverne committed himself to starting conversations to destigmatize mental illness in first responders, which has led to the realization that the issues plaguing the emergency services applies to the public at large. Laverne is trying to raise awareness ar...2020-01-0755 min
SAMatters RadioA Mental Health Mayday. The Laverne Friesen Story Laverne Friesen spent his career in a variety of first responder positions in Alberta, Canada. His experiences include healthcare, volunteer firefighter and a sworn law enforcement officer. This has exposed him to the best and worst of what people do to themselves and to others. After his battle with mental illness, Laverne committed himself to starting conversations to destigmatize mental illness in first responders, which has led to the realization that the issues plaguing the emergency services applies to the public at large. Laverne is trying to raise awareness ar...2019-12-3153 min
SAMatters RadioHeavy Content Fires – The Ryan Pennington Interview Ryan Pennington is the Lieutenant-Paramedic currently serving with the Charleston WV. Fire Department. Ryan is assigned to Ladder 456 in the Kanawha City area of Charleston. He has over 22 years of fire-EMS experience serving in various types of departments and has been serving the Charleston WV Fire Department for 11 years. Ryan has lectured and trained thousands of firefighters and fire departments from across the United States and internationally both at their departments and at large conferences like Firehouse Expo,FDIC, Firehouse World, and FDIC Atlantic (Canada). He has been published in FireRescue Magaz...2019-12-2457 min
SAMatters RadioThe Midwest Fire Story - Brett Jensen Interview Midwest Fire has been the Platinum sponsor of our show since 2014 and this episode showcases their company and allows our listeners and viewers to learn more about this amazing fire apparatus builder. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagr...2019-12-1758 min
SAMatters RadioSurrounded by fire: The Roree Payment Story – Part 2Roree Payment has just completed his first year as the Chief of the Clearview Fire and Emergency Services. Prior to that he was the Deputy Fire Chief for the department for the previous 5.5yrs. Having a love for the fire service and being blessed with many great opportunities his 20-year career has taken him through 3 different departments including paid-on-call, composite and career. He is strongly supported by his family, all 5 ladies and very thankful for the people who have taken chances on him and given him opportunities. On October 10, 2019, the department responded to a residential fire...2019-12-1051 min
SAMatters RadioSurrounded by fire: The Roree Payment Story – Part 1Roree Payment has just completed his first year as the Chief of the Clearview Fire and Emergency Services. Prior to that he was the Deputy Fire Chief for the department for the previous 5.5yrs. Having a love for the fire service and being blessed with many great opportunities his 20-year career has taken him through 3 different departments including paid-on-call, composite and career. He is strongly supported by his family, all 5 ladies and very thankful for the people who have taken chances on him and given him opportunities. On October 10, 2019, the department responded to a residential fire...2019-12-0347 min
SAMatters RadioOverconfidence – A dangerous minefield In this episode, we review the Overconfidence chapter of my new book, How Smart Workers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety. Really smart and talented workers can drift over into a minefield of overconfidence – a place the organization really doesn’t want them to be. Unfortunately, the worker may not even realize they’ve drifted onto this dangerous minefield. What causes the drift? From my observation of hundreds of casualty events it is this: Shortcutting best practices while being rewarded with successful outcomes. This episode will talk about why this happens and how to comba...2019-11-2627 min
SAMatters RadioTrapped under a ceiling collapse. The Ron Hunter Story (SAM 291) Ron Hunter is a Lieutenant with the Spartanburg (South Carolina) Fire Department, working out of the Southside station. He has been with the City for 23 years, starting out as a firefighter and advancing to the driver of the Rescue, to shift training coordinator, to the driver of the truck company, to his currently held Lieutenant position. He is the recipient of the department’s life-saving awards in 1998 and 2005 and was named firefighter of the year in 1997. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichG...2019-10-221h 10
SAMatters RadioPreview of the Task Fixation Chapter of my new Smart Workers book (289) I wrote the book “How Smart Workers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety to help front-line workers, supervisors, safety managers, and executives understand how to develop and maintain situational awareness and how to use situational awareness to improve high-risk decision making. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twi...2019-10-0833 min
SAMatters RadioPreview of the Auditory Exclusion Chapter of my new Smart Workers book (288) I wrote the book “How Smart Workers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety" to help front-line workers, supervisors, safety managers and executives understand how to develop and maintain situational awareness and how to use situational awareness to improve high-risk decision making. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter...2019-10-0126 min
SAMatters RadioThirty Seconds From Death – The Randy Hanifen Story (SAM 287) Randy Hanifen serves as a Captain and shift commander with the West Chester Fire Department near Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time of his near-miss event, Randy was a firefighter riding up in the officer position on an engine. While operating on the second floor of a residential dwelling fire, a rapid change of conditions forced Randy and his partner to bail out a second-story window to save their lives. By Randy’s admission, if he would have been in that environment for 30 seconds longer, he probably would have died. Randy explains what happened and shares some...2019-09-2453 min
SAMatters RadioA near-miss while responding – The Brian Collins Story (SAM 286) Brian Collins serves as a Battalion Chief with the Brentwood Fire Department in Tennessee. At the time of his near-miss event, he was serving as the company officer on an engine. While responding to a call, and while the apparatus was making a left-hand turn at an intersection, the door opened and, if not for wearing his seatbelt, Brian would have been ejected from the vehicle due to the centrifugal force being generated from the apparatus turning left. Brian explains how it happened and shares some valuable situational awareness lessons. Contact Us2019-09-1739 min
SAMatters RadioCoffee Talk with Carl Potter from The Safety Institute (SAM 285) In this episode, I am interviewed on the Coffee Talk Show with Carl Potter, founder of The Safety Institute. The Safety Institute is a resource for organizations that want to create workplaces where it’s difficult to get hurt. Carl Potter works with organizations that want to put safety first in the minds of their employees so that everyone can go home every day without injuries. After working in the electric utility industry for over 17 years, he started Potter and Associates International in 1992. Through his presentations and consulting, he now spends his t...2019-09-101h 07
SAMatters RadioMindset of Aggressiveness – Chris Tobin Interview (SAM 284) Chris Tobin is a firefighter in St. Louis, Missouri. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio2019-09-0351 min
SAMatters RadioLife and death matters – Chris and Sam Adams Interview – Part 2 (SAM 283) Skills to succeed in a world where there is no gray. IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW QUICKLY a paramedic can insert an IV or intubate a patient or victim in trouble. It's not about being able to recognize a heart attack from a panic attack. Until it is. Medical knowledge is important in responding to life-and-death emergencies for paramedics. But just as important are the qualities of paramedics that allow them to act decisively in the chaos of prehospital emergency medicine. And those qualities include character attributes and interpersonal skills that serve them well u...2019-08-2748 min
SAMatters RadioLife and death matters – Chris and Sam Adams Interview – Part 1 (SAM 282) Skills to succeed in a world where there is no gray. IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW QUICKLY a paramedic can insert an IV or intubate a patient or victim in trouble. It's not about being able to recognize a heart attack from a panic attack. Until it is. Medical knowledge is important in responding to life-and-death emergencies for paramedics. But just as important are the qualities of paramedics that allow them to act decisively in the chaos of prehospital emergency medicine. And those qualities include character attributes and interpersonal skills that serve them well under pressure...2019-08-2042 min
SAMatters RadioDrone responders interview with Charles Werner (SAM 281) Charles Werner is the retired Charlottesville fire chief and 45-year public safety veteran. After retirement, Charles worked with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management from 2015 - 2017 as senior advisor/acting deputy state coordinator. Charles served in numerous leadership roles at the local, state, national levels on public safety communications, GIS, broadband, information sharing, thermal imaging, enhanced location technology, FirstNet and drones. He chairs the National Council on Public Safety UAS and is a Certified FAA Remote Pilot. Charles also serves as Chief of Public Safety for DroneUp. Charles is an author with 120+ internationally pu...2019-08-131h 01
SAMatters RadioInterview with Captain Alex Charoni on Near-miss reporting evaluations (SAM 280) Alex Charoni is a Captain with the South King County Fire & Rescue service in Washington. For more than a decade Alex has been developing his passion for understanding the root causes for firefighter near-miss events. Alex and I met when I was delivering a program for the Washington State Fire Training Officers Association Conference and that led to several follow up conversations and an invitation to be a guest on our show. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4...2019-08-061h 12
SAMatters RadioInterview with Adam Kinakin, host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast Show – Part 2 (SAM 279) The Tactical Breakdown podcast is designed to support the men and women who keep our countries and communities safe by delivering real-world, actionable knowledge and experience from the best subject matter experts in the world. Adam is a former infantry officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best military and law enforcement instructors and educators in the world. Now located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Adam spends his time training, coaching and consulting for security agencies across Canada. Adam is an accredited instructor a...2019-07-3052 min
SAMatters RadioInterview with Adam Kinakin, host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast Show – Part 1 (SAM 278) The Tactical Breakdown podcast is designed to support the men and women who keep our countries and communities safe by delivering real-world, actionable knowledge and experience from the best subject matter experts in the world. Adam is a former infantry officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best military and law enforcement instructors and educators in the world. Now located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Adam spends his time training, coaching and consulting for security agencies across Canada. Adam is an a...2019-07-2350 min
SAMatters RadioComfortably Complacent. (SAM 277) We all know we have habits. Some of them are good habits. And some of them are...well...not so good. The less often talked about cousin of a habit is a routine. Habits and routines can impact situational awareness in both good and bad ways. But where do habits and routines come from? Does a habit turn into a routine? Or does a routine turn into a habit? Do habits and routines prevent complacency or contribute to it? All good questions. This episode explore our comfort with complacency. Co...2019-07-1619 min
SAMatters RadioHigh Reliability Organization Processes. (SAM 276) There's a lot being talked about these days about the concept of high reliability organizations (HROs). The concept is being embraced by many hospitals throughout the United States and, arguably, for good reason. The principles of highly reliable organizations have direct application to first responders. This episode focuses on helping you understand the processes used by high reliability organizations. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell)2019-07-0920 min
SAMatters RadioTraits of High Reliability Organizations. (SAM 275) There's a lot being talked about these days about the concept of high reliability organizations (HROs). The concept is being embraced by many hospitals throughout the United States and, arguably, for good reason. The principles of highly reliable organizations have direct application to first responders. This episode focuses on helping you understand the traits of high reliability organizations. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get co...2019-07-0224 min
SAMatters RadioPositive & Negative Clues and Cues (SAM 274) In the formation of situational awareness, you gather information – clues and cues. But there are two types of clues and cues: Positive and negative. We’ll explore their differences and explain why both are important to your understanding. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich...2019-06-2520 min
SAMatters RadioA tale of complacency (SAM 273) This episode shares three examples of complacency, all happening within a 10-minute span of time. While the outcome was not tragic, the potential for tragedy was tremendous. And I got to witness all of it. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gas...2019-06-1822 min
SAMatters RadioRadio Discipline (SAM 272) This episode discusses why radio communications is a critical component to situational awareness and some of the challenges that are created when there is a lack of radio discipline. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matte...2019-06-1119 min
SAMatters RadioWhat is situational awareness and why does it matter? (SAM 271) This episode discusses why it is so important for workers, supervisors and safety managers to understand what situational awareness is, how it is developed, how it can be impacted and how to recover once it has eroded. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter...2019-06-0429 min
SAMatters RadioPre-conception (SAM 270) The ideas in your mind about problems and situations before you actually face the problem or situation is your pre-conception, or your pre-conceived notions about the problem or situation. There are two fundamental problems with pre-conception. First, it’s completely imaginary. And second, it’s likely to be partially or completely incorrect. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters F...2019-05-2819 min
SAMatters RadioTime Distortion: A barrier to awareness (SAM 269) Keeping track of how time passes is an important component to situational awareness. If you lose track of time, you are at risk of not comprehending how fast conditions are changing around you. When this occurs, your decision making may be adversely impacted. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters Li...2019-05-2119 min
SAMatters RadioTraining for Failure (SAM 268)Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAM...2019-05-1914 min
SAMatters RadioThe Perfect Storm (SAM 267)Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAM...2019-05-1612 min
SAMatters RadioFirefighter through the floor. – The Matt Marlow Story. (SAM 266) Matthew Marlow is the Chief of the Medway-Grapeville Fire District in New Baltimore, NY. He has been a member of the District for ten years, and has served as the company’s training officer for the past 6 years. He is the father of two children, Abigail, 8, and Joshua, 5. When not volunteering his time with the Medway-Grapeville Fire District, he is the Chief of Operations for the Greenville Rescue Squad, an EMT with the Town of Coxsackie Ambulance. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.R...2019-05-141h 18
SAMatters RadioPre-Arrival Lens (SAM 265)Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAM...2019-05-1108 min
SAMatters RadioOn Stress (SAM 264)Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAM...2019-05-0907 min
SAMatters RadioVirtual Reality Simulations – The Paul Speight Interview. (SAM 262) Paul Speight’s role after 29 years in Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service changed from operational and road safety to virtual reality. He made the first 360 VR road safety film now being used globally in the aim at reducing the number of killed and seriously injured on our roads five further films have followed all covering different road safety dangers. During this interview, he discusses the journey his department has taken to embrace this new technology and how Paul believes it will revolutionize the way firefighters are trained. Show...2019-05-071h 11
SAMatters RadioHow to host a situational awareness program for free. (SAM 262) Listen in as I interview Evansville, Indiana Fire Chief Mike Connelly as he shares how he hosted not one… but FOUR… situational awareness programs over a two-year period that cost his department nothing. Not a penny. Nada, zip, zilch. In this candid interview, Chief Connelly reveals it all. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) 2019-04-301h 02
SAMatters RadioElectrocuted by a downed power line – The Tom Ehler’s Story – Part 2. (SAM 261) Tom Ehlers was working on the scene of fire at a pallet storage facility when a 14k volt line fell and struck him on his helmet and shoulder. The electricity entered through Tom’s left arm and exited his right foot. This story is full of situational awareness lessons for first responders and anyone who works with or near electrical lines. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 2019-04-231h 01
SAMatters RadioElectrocuted by a falling power line – The Tom Ehler’s Story – Part 1. (SAM 260) Tom Ehlers was working on the scene of fire at a pallet storage facility when a 14k volt line fell and struck him on his helmet and shoulder. The electricity entered through Tom’s left arm and exited his right foot. This story is full of situational awareness lessons for first responders and anyone who works with or near electrical lines. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 2019-04-1653 min
SAMatters RadioPeek into a live SAMatters event (SAM 259) Take a peek into a segment of a live classroom presentation. The segment was also broadcasted on Facebook Live. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway 2019-04-0947 min
SAMatters RadioThornton Fire Mayday Story - Part 3 (SAM 258) Fire-Medic Roy Lapid was working on Thornton Fire Truck 75 for a single-family residential dwelling fire. Roy entered the first-floor of the structure and started to complete a primary search. However, he quickly found himself falling through the fire-weakened floor into the basement below. This series chronicles Roy’s story, supplemented by observations from Captain Bret Wentworth and Lieutenant Cody Larson. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4...2019-04-021h 05
SAMatters RadioThornton Fire Mayday Story - Part 2 (SAM 257) Fire-Medic Roy Lapid was working on Thornton Fire Truck 75 for a single-family residential dwelling fire. Roy entered the first-floor of the structure and started to complete a primary search. However, he quickly found himself falling through the fire-weakened floor into the basement below. This series chronicles Roy’s story, supplemented by observations from Captain Bret Wentworth and Lieutenant Cody Larson. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4...2019-03-2656 min
SAMatters RadioThornton Fire Mayday Story. Part 1 (SAM 256) Fire-Medic Roy Lapid was working on Thornton Fire Truck 75 for a single-family residential dwelling fire. Roy entered the first-floor of the structure and started to complete a primary search. However, he quickly found himself falling through the fire-weakened floor into the basement below. This series chronicles Roy’s story, supplemented by observations from Captain Bret Wentworth and Lieutenant Cody Larson. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-3...2019-03-191h 08
SAMatters RadioEagle Scout – First Responder: The Daniel Konzelman Story (SAM 255) Daniel Konzelman is an Eagle Scout so he was raised to “Be Prepared.” But what he was about to face on the morning of December 18, 2017 some could argue no one could be prepared for. Daniel was on his way to work when an Amtrak commuter train derailed, literally, right in front of him. In this interview, Daniel shares the first-hand perspective of what it is like to be a true first responder (on-scene before any trained personnel). This experience also inspired Daniel to pursue a career as a firefighter and he is now in week 6 of his r...2019-03-1255 min
SAMatters RadioFighting Fires on Main Street – Part 2 (SAM 254) Joe Pronesti has developed a training program to help firefighters understand the special challenges we face when fighting fires in the old structures of the downtown that many communities have. Joe shares tips on tactics and special considerations about what you may face when your downtown is on fire. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connecte...2019-03-0541 min
SAMatters RadioFighting Fires on Main Street – Part 1 (SAM 253) Joe Pronesti has developed a training program to help firefighters understand the special challenges we face when fighting fires in the old structures of the downtown that many communities have. Joe shares tips on tactics and special considerations about what you may face when your downtown is on fire. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connecte...2019-02-2642 min
SAMatters RadioAssumed Risk V. Created Risk (SAM 252) Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has been in the fire service for 49 years from the local to international levels; working in urban, suburban, and rural environments for paid and volunteer organizations in operations, prevention, and education domains. He is the author of: "I Can't Save You But I'll Die Trying. The American Fire Culture." Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) 2019-02-191h 15
SAMatters RadioBackdraft and mayday! – Part 3 (SAM 251) This episode is packed with lessons learned from an interview with German Township IC Deavron Farmer, with contributions from long-time German Fire Chief (ret.) John M. Buckman III. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway2019-02-121h 01
SAMatters RadioBackdraft and mayday! – Part 2 (SAM 250) This episode is packed with lessons learned from an interview with German Township IC Deavron Farmer, with contributions from long-time German Fire Chief (ret.) John M. Buckman III. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn...2019-02-0540 min
SAMatters RadioSAM 249 | Backdraft and mayday! - Part 1 This episode is packed with lessons learned from an interview with German Township IC Deavron Farmer, with contributions from long-time German Fire Chief (ret.) John M. Buckman III. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway2019-01-291h 07
SAMatters RadioPre-arrival lens, task fixation, mission myopia and fear (SAM 246) Join us for a short visit to a situational awareness live training event at Syncrude Canada in Fort McMurray, Alberta as Dr. Gasaway shared with oil refinery operators how pre-arrival lens, task fixation, mission myopia and fear can impact situational awareness. Show Notes Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters ...2019-01-0833 min
SAMatters RadioHow we understand (SAM 245) Join us for a short visit to a situational awareness live training event at Syncrude Canada in Fort McMurray, Alberta as Dr. Gasaway shared with oil refinery operators how to develop the understanding component of the situational awareness process. Contact Us www.SAMatters.com www.RichGasaway.com 612-548-4424 (office) 651-331-8518 (cell) Get connected with SAMatters Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Y...2019-01-0146 min
SAMatters RadioA life changing apparatus accident. The Richard Marcus Story (SAM 235) On this episode, I interview Firefighter Richard Marcus of the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department in Connecticut. On May 5, 2006, Firefighter Marcus was in the officer’s seat of New Hartford Engine 1 responding to a report of a fire on the roadside. While in route, they were cancelled and a discussion in the cab caused the driver to become momentarily distracted. For the brief moment that he had his eyes off the roadway, the engine drifted of the right side of the road. While the driver attempted to correct and recover, the engine veered out of co...2018-10-2342 min
SAMatters RadioSAM 076 | Ontario Fire Service Critical Incident InitiativeThe Ontario Fire Service Critical Incident Initiative was formed when training officers in the province realized that, armed with accurate and timely information about critical incidents, they could use this data to drive training to improve firefighter safety.
Currently in the province there is no formal agency whose charge is to capture and share this information with the fire service. While investigations have been completed on many critical incidents, assess to the data has been difficult as Provincial agencies have been slow to share the findings with the fire service. Not only can this lead to frustration...2015-10-061h 14
SAMatters RadioSAM 054 | SA Q&AIn this episode, Dr. Richard B. Gasaway responds to five listener questions. Tune in as he shares the answers and provides some best practices for developing and maintaining strong situational awareness while working in high-risk, high consequence environments.
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