Critical Thinking & Fireground Deceision Making

This job (whether you are career, volunteer, wildfire or paid-on-call) that we love to do, is rarely a “walk in the park.” No matter how simple the dispatch or phone call appears to be, it often turns out to NOT be that simple or easy and that requires us to think it through and fast!
My guest on this podcast is Nicholas Higgins, the editor and frequent contributor to the Firehouse Tribune website (firehousetribune.com), a long-time supporter of the show and a repeat presenter at FIREHOUSE Expo. As a matter of fact, Nic will be teaching the course that he shares with us today, at this year’s Expo, on Thursday October 18th.
In his discussion, Nic addresses the need that the task of firefighting requires every firefighter, whether in training at the station, performing a preplan or on the scene of a call, no matter his/her rank, to always be thinking several steps ahead of the next move. Look at it as a game of chess, where multiple moves or actions, must be considered in advance.
Whether you plan on attending Firehouse Expo or not, here’s your chance to hear from a seasoned firefighter and instructor who can help you to “think on your feet.”
Tune in at www.dalmatianproductions.tv or on your favorite podcast streaming service. Just search for “5-Alarm Task Force!”