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But We Train All of the Time

It is difficult to crawl with your hands covering your ears.

Posted byData Not DramaDecember 3, 2020December 3, 2020Posted inEducation, NIOSHTags:Dave LeBlanc, Education, NIOSH, TrainingLeave a comment on But We Train All of the Time

Tools in the Toolbox

With each new idea, each new acronym, we add more tools to our toolboxes; but are we really fixing the problem?

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 24, 2020Posted inEducation, RiskTags:Dave LeBlanc, Education, Firefighting, NIOSH, RiskLeave a comment on Tools in the Toolbox

Lesson in Awareness: Mogadishu and Complacency

Soldiers who have not been trained under stressful conditions do not
react well when confronted with antagonistic situations.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020Posted inEducation, Firefighting, Line of Duty DeathsTags:Education, Firefighting, Line of Duty DeathsLeave a comment on Lesson in Awareness: Mogadishu and Complacency

Surviving Fire Forums

I nearly lost my mind on one fire website when I read folks equating post counts with experience, knowledge and respect.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020March 24, 2022Posted inCommentary, Communication, Education, Social MediaTags:Commentary, Communication, Education, Social MediaLeave a comment on Surviving Fire Forums

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