First responders are some of the most creative problem-solvers on the face of the earth. It’s time to apply that creativity to rapid intervention and stop giving it L.I.P. service. Find out more… samatters.com/rapid-interven…

There is never a shortage of excuses for why first responders are not being trained in rapid intervention. None of them are good enough. Read more… samatters.com/rapid-interven…

As many experts have (rightfully) noted, rapid intervention isn’t really rapid. It’s often resource intensive and takes more time than most anticipate. But that’s a discussion for another day. Get more details… samatters.com/rapid-interven…

Rapid intervention is not a new concept. The lessons learned from the deployment of rapid intervention teams have led to modifications of the programs and dispelled mythical beliefs. Learn more… samatters.com/rapid-interven…

See the extensive studies of the Bret Tarver line-of-duty death in Phoenix for a good assessment of what it takes to perform a rapid intervention. Read more… #safety #speaker samatters.com/rapid-interven…

A law enforcement must-read book. linkedin.com/posts/activity-…

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Wow! We had more than 500 attendees registered for this amazing event. Thank you OpsCentral for the opportunity to share my passion for situational awareness today on your LinkedIn live. Here's the recording if you're interested in watching it. linkedin.com/video/event/urn…

This interview is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen and his wife, Chancy, talking about his mental health near miss and how they are working through the challenges together." ed.gr/b9re4

Part 2 of a 2 part interview with three members of the Mukilteo FD. ed.gr/b83un

This interview with Battalion Chief Troy Elmore, Firefighter or Acting Captain Brian Oullette, and Firefighter or EMT Jason Shuck, shares their powerful story. ed.gr/b8jcq

A Mental Health near miss and the challenges involved. ed.gr/b9re5

Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with John Russ, Program Director for the IAFC Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. ed.gr/b616n

Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with John Russ, Program Director for the IAFC Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. ed.gr/b6fpq

Battalion Chief Troy Elmore, Firefighter or Acting Captain Brian Oullette, and Firefighter or EMT Jason Shuck share their powerful story and lessons learned. ed.gr/b83uo

Today’s episode is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with three command officers from the Atascocita Fire Department in Houston, Texas, sharing a story of a commercial building fire that resulted in a mayday. ed.gr/b5tu8

Lessons learned from becoming victims of carbon monoxide poisoning while operating on the scene of an EMS call on September 11, 2019. ed.gr/b8jcr

Today’s episode is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with Laverne Friesen, a first responder who is confronting the stigma of mental illness head-on as he shares his first-hand account of how work-related stress was leading him down a dark path toward suicide. ed.gr/b3m8k