RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Situation Awareness
Situation awareness is a common term in the wildland fire service. Understanding what it means and how to develop it, remain a subject fo much debate.
Category: Operations
Core Component(s): Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned;
Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
Estimated Delivery Time: 30 minutes; Video Length: 11:12
Category: Operations
Core Component(s): Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned;
Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
Estimated Delivery Time: 30 minutes; Video Length: 11:12
Intent
Take a new look at situation awareness and its complex components.
Facilitator Preparation
- Review the video and module tools.
- Consider additional activities and discussion questions pertinent to the location and agency.
Facilitating the Discussion
- Show the video.
- Facilitate a small or large group discussion using the discussion questions.
Discussion Questions
- What are some examples of attention traps on the fireline?
- How can you mitigate attention traps?
- How does group interaction and communication help you think critically about the situation?
- How can you participate in the group sensemaking process?
- How can you be ready to adapt your plan when the situation changes?
Resources
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Publication: Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, specifically
- Respect
- Integrity
- Risk Management
- Document: 6 Minutes for Safety - Situational Awareness
- Publication: Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, PMS 494
Additional Video Information
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2022-02-11