![]() The human body can subconsciously detect certain stimulus and trigger fight-or-flight behavior before we can consciously put it into play. If you’re working a vehicle accident and the scene “feels” unsafe, it probably is. Situational awareness and safety go hand in hand. Trust your “gut,” feelings, or instincts in certain situations. Here are some key aspects to consider in situational awareness training. Wait, how does one develop this ability? Knowing what is going on around you at any given time can be stressful however it may be as easy as changing a few of your own personal habits, and a few come to mind when relating to emergency providers. How Do You Develop Situational Awareness? More simply, it’s knowing what is going on around you at any time of the day! Awareness is the key to understanding your personal safety, the safety of your partner, and the safety of your patient. ![]() So, what is “situational awareness”? What is this all-encompassing, 360-degree awareness that famed comic book characters always seems to have like in the real world? For emergency providers, there is one distinctive meaning: the ability to identify, process, and comprehend information during the normal day but most especially during an emergency call. Situational awareness can be challenging, especially to new providers, and many factors interfere with maintaining it: stress (personal or work-related), workload (increased call volume), complexity (task orientation), and preconceptions (personnel issues). ![]() From personal safety to vehicle safety to scene safety to patient safety, all of these require a high degree of situational awareness. Today, in our industry, “safety” has become a keyword and catchphrase in every aspect of providing service to the public. What are you doing right now? Sitting in the station, waiting for tones to drop on the next call, or posting out away from the station? Do you know what is going on around you at any given moment? Tips to Help You Build Situational Awareness
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