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Situational Awareness is a key skill that

maximizes firefighter survival. Maintaining


Situational Awareness requires both an
understanding of the dynamic of the fireground
and the body’s physiological and psychological
responses to stress.

The fire ground is a dynamic environment that is


filled with threats to the fire fighter. These
threats exist in a 360° “bubble”, left and right, in
front and behind, above and below the firefighter.

Situational Awareness is a complex process that


is a synthesis of your experience, your training,
and your comfort level. The physical and
psychological stresses of firefighting impact every one of us differently, and need to be
addressed separately. Applying Situational Awareness requires decision making.
Students will be exposed to Fireground Tactical Decision Making as a means of
effectively using their Situational Awareness using the combat proven Boyd Loop.
Being introduced to the Boyd Loop and understanding how to maintain Situational
Awareness to perform decision making you will be better prepared to confront the
challenging environment of the fire ground. Available in half and full-day sessions.
Objectives Include:

 Defining Situational Awareness.


 Explaining the possible outcomes of a loss of Situational Awareness.
 Techniques for maintaining Situational Awareness during Fire Ground
Operations.
 Defining the Boyd Loop.
 Explaining how the Boyd Loop can be used to guide Fire Ground Tactical
Decision Making.
 Students will apply the Boyd Loop and make appropriate Fire Ground Tactical
Decisions to a simulated structural fire response.

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