Taking a systematic approach to both planning and decision making leads to better outcomes
How Planning Supports Decision Making in Public Safety
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Category: EMS
Deciding What Needs to Be Decided
In decision making, the first step is both the most difficult and the most important
Learning How to Think Critically in Public Safety
Are we teaching personnel how to think—or simply how to do?
Public Safety Leadership: How to Establish Strong Relationships with Subordinates
It’s important to know how your leadership and psychological attributes influence your interactions
Fire and EMS Funding in the American Rescue Plan
The funding looks promising, but agencies should pursue other opportunities as well
Essential Elements of Supervision in Public Safety
Use the acronym PRIDE to focus on selfless leadership that serves the organization and the personnel
Decision-Making in Public Safety: Blink or Think?
Too many public safety agencies teach people how to do things, but not how to think
Need-to-Know Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine for First Responders
IAFC shares information to help firefighters make an informed decision
Abnormal Breathing Recognition for Law Enforcement
Identifying the warning signs is imperative in reducing in-custody trauma and death.
Fancy, Shiny, New—and Dangerous
New technologies, tools and tasks all represent increased risk
I Can’t Breathe: What It Means for Law Enforcement
When a subject tells you they can’t breathe, it should be understood as a nontrivial indication that something might be seriously wrong
Dealing with “Why?” An Inquisitive Firefighter Isn’t a Bad Thing
Creating an environment where questions are welcome has a direct impact on firefighter development