The SAMatters Online Academy – An interview with Ed Mann - 395

In 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 service about what situational awareness is?   What is a working definition of situational awareness for first responders?   Why can’t a judging mind be a learning mind?   What role does staffing play in challenging situational awareness?   What is the traditional decision making process and why does it not work well for first responders?   How can fire departments be better prepared for high-risk, low-frequency events?   How do human factors impact situational awareness?   What are the five different situational awarenesses responders must develop?     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 front lines as a firefighter, EMT-Paramedic, company officer, training officer, fire chief and emergency incident commander.  His doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and impact high-risk decision making.   Contact us www.SAMatters.comwww.RichGasaway.com612-548-4424 (office)   Let’s Get connected Facebook: SAMatters LinkedIn: Rich Gasaway LinkedIn: Situational Awareness Matters Twitter: Rich Gasaway Youtube: SAMattersTV itunes: SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: SAMatters Radio Google Play: SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: SAMatters Radio   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   Ed Mann Contact Information [email protected]     The SAMatters Show is one of the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused programs 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 at SAMatters.com.