Managing Fireground Risk

This workshop incorporates the latest human factors findings to enhance decision making; error recognition and management; and communications. The class breaks down the proven Risk Management process into an easily understood format to create fast and workable tools to help the structural firefighter manage risk.

The workshop enhances participants’ communication skills by engaging them in a number of case study reviews and a “watch out” exercise. The class concludes with a detailed final briefing scenario. The entire class stresses leadership and followership skills, which makes this workshop an excellent resource for firefighter, company officer, and chief officer development.

The workshop outline includes:

History and Culture
Decision Making and Error Management
Risk Management Process
Structural Watch Out Situations and LCES
The 5-Step Briefing Format

This is a full-day workshop.

The workshop consists of two modules: These can be presented concurrently or in two four-hour sessions (see in-service company options below):

Module 1: History, culture, decision making, and error recognition/management.

Module 2: Risk Management process (situational awareness, hazard recognition and mitigation, decision and evaluation), communications (tactical/crew briefing), and command climate.

In-Service Company Options: The full-day workshop can also be broken into two modules. This option allows a large number of on-duty companies the benefit of attending the full workshop, while keeping the class size to the recommended number.

View full workshop syllabus.