‘A flowchart mindset’: UL FSRI researchers talk dynamic decisions on the fireground
Podcast: Better Every ShiftPublished On: Thu Jun 22 2023
Description: The highly complex, dynamic nature of the fireground makes adaptive thinking particularly vital for firefighters and incident commanders. Our guests on this podcast – Keith Stakes and Craig Weinschenk, UL Fire Safety Research Institute research engineers – break down how to incorporate such critical thinking into training, plus the importance of using a “flowchart mindset” to manage nuance on the fireground. They also detail the newly released FSRI research, “Search and Rescue Tactics in Single-Family Single-Story Residential Structures.” We dig into all of this: The biggest takeaways – and surprises – from the data Remove the victim or seal the space – what should come first? The conditions for breaking a policy Episode power quote: “People should be taking research and utilizing that to be more aggressive while at the same time being safer and more efficient.” Hot seat sneak peek: Favorite (and least favorite) subjects in school Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback!
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