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  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: 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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW   The SAMatters Show is the lo

  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 valuable situational awareness lessons.    Contact Us www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   651-331-8518 (cell)   Randy Hanifen West Chester Fire Department Hanifen & Associates randall@hanifen.org   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 Stitc

  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 Us www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   651-331-8518 (cell)   Brian Collins Brentwood Fire Department Brian.Collins@brentwoodtn.gov   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 Ra

  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 time bringing his frontline, hands-on experience of personal responsibility and safety to companies all over the US, Canada, and other countries including Africa, Cuba, and Haiti.  He is the founder of The Safety Institute – a resource for organizations that want to create workplaces where it’s difficult to get hurt. In addition, it is a community of independent safety professionals who are committed to preventing every workplace injury.  Carl is a ce

  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 Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW   The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. If you know a company that might be interested in advertising their product or service to our listeners and viewers, ask them to contact us by clicking the

  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 in a world where there is no gray. This book reveals the inside knowledge of what it takes to be the best paramedic: Understand the role of essential attributes such as humility, integrity, compassion, drive, and accountability. Practice the crucial interpersonal skills such as teamwork, assessment, and the ability to act. Put it all together by using principles of decision-making such as the ability to analyze and anticipate, and take a

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 in a world where there is no gray. This book reveals the inside knowledge of what it takes to be the best paramedic: Understand the role of essential attributes such as humility, integrity, compassion, drive, and accountability. Practice the crucial interpersonal skills such as teamwork, assessment, and the ability to act. Put it all together by using principles of decision-making such as the ability to analyze and anticipate, and take a log

  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 published articles. Charles has received numerous recognitions for his work in the area of public safety technology. In 2008, he was selected as National Career Fire Chief of the Year by Fire Chief Magazine and in 2018, was selected Homeland Security Person of the Year by Homeland Security Today Magazine for work on public safety initiatives.    Contact Us

  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   612-548-4424 (office)   651-331-8518 (cell)   Alex Charoni South King County Fire & Rescue Alex.Charoni@southkingfire.org 253-576-6677     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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFir

  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 and trainer under both the Justice and Solicitor General for Alberta and Manitoba Department of Justice. He is also an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (LEETA).    Contact Us www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   651-331-8518 (cell)   Adam Kinakin The Tactical Breakdown https://www.thebreakdown.ca showhost@thebreakdown.ca   Get connected with SAMatters  

  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 and trainer under both the Justice and Solicitor General for Alberta and Manitoba Department of Justice. He is also an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (LEETA).   Contact Us www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   651-331-8518 (cell)   Adam Kinakin The Tactical Breakdown https://www.thebreakdown.ca showhost@thebreakdown.ca   Get connected with SAMatters   Fa

  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.   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 SAMatters Radio   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-

    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)   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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefi

  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 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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Nea

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 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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused we

  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 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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW   The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. I

  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_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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. If you know a company that

  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: 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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the

  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   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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmi

  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 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   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com     Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW   The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on t