SA Matters
@SAMatters
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I help explain human factors; reduce the impact of situational awareness barriers; and improve high risk decision making. #speaker #author #podcaster #safety
Minnesota, USA
Joined October 2011
First responders are some of the most creative problem-solvers on the face of the earth. It’s time to apply that creativity to rapid intervention and stop giving it L.I.P. service. Find out more…
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Among the many critical tasks to be performed by responders operating at the scene of a structure fire R.I.T. is among the most important.
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There is never a shortage of excuses for why first responders are not being trained in rapid intervention. None of them are good enough. Read more…
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Among the many critical tasks to be performed by responders operating at the scene of a structure fire R.I.T. is among the most important.
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As many experts have (rightfully) noted, rapid intervention isn’t really rapid. It’s often resource intensive and takes more time than most anticipate. But that’s a discussion for another day. Get more details…
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Among the many critical tasks to be performed by responders operating at the scene of a structure fire R.I.T. is among the most important.
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Rapid intervention is not a new concept. The lessons learned from the deployment of rapid intervention teams have led to modifications of the programs and dispelled mythical beliefs. Learn more…
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Among the many critical tasks to be performed by responders operating at the scene of a structure fire R.I.T. is among the most important.
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See the extensive studies of the Bret Tarver line-of-duty death in Phoenix for a good assessment of what it takes to perform a rapid intervention. Read more… #safety #speaker
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Among the many critical tasks to be performed by responders operating at the scene of a structure fire R.I.T. is among the most important.
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A law enforcement must-read book.
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Fantastic contribution to law enforcement training. Congratulations Drew Moldenhauer, M.S.
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You think your wife travels heavy? We just arrived for a one week vacation.
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Did you know that some types of responses are more deadly to firefighters than others? Great interview from the @SAMatters podcast on firefighter vehicle crashes!
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Wow! We had more than 500 attendees registered for this amazing event. Thank you OpsCentral for the opportunity to share my passion for situational awareness today on your LinkedIn live. Here's the recording if you're interested in watching it. https://t.co/MdPOKjHMgD
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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." https://t.co/8P8GgHDvxC
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This interview with Battalion Chief Troy Elmore, Firefighter or Acting Captain Brian Oullette, and Firefighter or EMT Jason Shuck, shares their powerful story. https://t.co/d7g4dhuDD5
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Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with John Russ, Program Director for the IAFC Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. https://t.co/hvVwk5UYKi
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Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with John Russ, Program Director for the IAFC Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. https://t.co/PPYH9RQXTC
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Battalion Chief Troy Elmore, Firefighter or Acting Captain Brian Oullette, and Firefighter or EMT Jason Shuck share their powerful story and lessons learned. https://t.co/un2Y9qRXG9
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Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with three command officers from the Atascocita Fire Department in Houston, Texas, sharing a story of a commercial building fire that resulted in a mayday. https://t.co/euCkU78MzG
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Lessons learned from becoming victims of carbon monoxide poisoning while operating on the scene of an EMS call on September 11, 2019. https://t.co/BOIlBnvd0y
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Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen, a first responder who is confronting the stigma of mental illness head-on as he shares his first-hand account of how work-related stress was leading him down a dark path toward suicide. https://t.co/cVWyR2RIyn
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