The Leader's Toolbox: Helping Candidate and Veteran Firefighters
Hosted by Richard Gasaway
In this month's episode of The Leader's Toolbox, Chief Gasaway looks to help future and veteran firefighters. No one -- from the rookie to the officer -- should miss this one!
The first issue that Chief Gasaway addresses is from a part-time firefighter who is looking for tips as he enters the interview process for a full-time position.
The next issue tackled involves a veteran who believes his expertise is not being tapped by the young chief. How does the seasoned firefighter go about getting someone to turn to him? Sound familiar? Chief Gasaway will share his thoughts on this one.
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About the Author
Richard Gasaway
Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is an authority on human factors, situational awareness and the high-risk decision-making processes that are used in high-stress, high-consequence work environments. He served 33 years as a firefighter, EMT-paramedic, company officer, training officer, fire chief and emergency incident commander. Gasaway's doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and affect high-risk decision-making. He authored six books, and his contributions on situational awareness and decision-making are featured and referenced in more than 400 publications. Gasaway's training programs have been delivered to more than 88,000 students.