Listen "Episode 228: Navigating Fire Culture & Hazards at COG - The Importance of Psychological Assessment in the Fire Service with Dr. Burton Clark"
Episode Synopsis
How can we better understand firefighters' behavior - and why do we need to?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
Emphasizing the importance of psychological assessment in the fire service to understand firefighter behavior
How early detection screening is the key to mitigating occupational hazards and ensuring firefighter health
Understanding fire culture and the Prometheus paradox
Find out from Dr. Burton Clark - an American Fire Culture Researcher, Author, Speaker, and Instructor.
Dr. Clark talks about the Firefighter Health and Safety 360 Conference, highlighting the importance of tactical patience and tactical pause, the need for psychological assessment in the fire service, and the impact of occupational hazards and early detection screening.
He also touches on the Prometheus paradox in relation to fire hazards, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of firefighting and addressing occupational risks.
So click play now to hear what he has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
Emphasizing the importance of psychological assessment in the fire service to understand firefighter behavior
How early detection screening is the key to mitigating occupational hazards and ensuring firefighter health
Understanding fire culture and the Prometheus paradox
Find out from Dr. Burton Clark - an American Fire Culture Researcher, Author, Speaker, and Instructor.
Dr. Clark talks about the Firefighter Health and Safety 360 Conference, highlighting the importance of tactical patience and tactical pause, the need for psychological assessment in the fire service, and the impact of occupational hazards and early detection screening.
He also touches on the Prometheus paradox in relation to fire hazards, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of firefighting and addressing occupational risks.
So click play now to hear what he has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
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