A Personnel Size-Up Helps Situation Awareness
he issue of understaffing is a hot topic these days. Staffing reductions are one of the impacts of our struggling economy. On a number of occasions I have discussed this topic – mostly from the perspective of budgets and politics.
Now, it’s time to look at the stark reality of how staffing can impact the situation awareness of commanders. In my book onFireground Command Decision Making, I discuss one of the most surprising findings of my research – how significant the impact of staffing is on command situation awareness.
Read more at Firehouse.com http://www.firehouse.com/blog/rgasaway/personnel-size-helps-situation-awareness
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Prince George Fire Department is hosting a Basic Fire Fighter Train the Trainer certification course. Registration is through the JIBC, please see the basic fire fighter page for further details and a link to the registration form.
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“The City of Abbotsford is extremely excited to host this leading edge event, “said Mayor George W. Peary. “By combining their resources, these groups will be able to collaborate on initiatives that impact firefighters across BC.”
“By pooling their resources, these groups will provide many benefits to firefighters in BC,” said Dean Colthorp, President of the BC Fire Training Officers Association. “We expect the outcomes will be felt for years to come.”
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Cranberry Fire Hall at 1555 Morden Rd Nanaimo B C V9X 1S2 is hosting a Basic Fire Fighter Train the Trainer certification course. Registration is through the JIBC, please see the basic fire fighterpage for further details and a link to the registration form.
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