Creating relevant training in emergency services is paramount to success on an actual call. But are we actually doing a good job of replicating the real world environment? How do we balance safety standards with prepping ourselves and our people to actually be ready? Are we overloading ourselves and our students and therefore missing the mark when it comes to training?

This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship we speak with Captain Ian Bennett of Seattle Fire Department & West Coast Fire Training who has not only been successful designing and implementing acquired structure live fire training but also has accounted for the role that humans play in the training environment & tactical operation environment.

In this episode we cover:

• How you can establish learning cultures both personally and on a larger scale
• Why human performance psychology needs to be a foundational consideration when designing training programs
• Why support systems off of work are so important & how they lead to longterm success
• How patience and relationships lead to massive wins when you play the long game

References mentioned in this episode (Some of these are Affiliate Links):

FFC Podcast Episode 37 Self Efficacy & How it Increases Your Mental Toughness

FFC Podcast Episode 38 A conversation with Dr. Barb Thompson Operational Psychologist

Weekly Scrap 242 Ian Bennett

Presilience for the Emergency Scene

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