The Rescue Mindset
How does a rescuer become the person who always seems to be three steps ahead with solutions for problems you didn’t even know existed, the person who both chiefs and their fellow rescuers turn to for advice? This class strives to answer these questions. Development of a “rescue mindset” is discussed from both personal development and incident response perspectives. Fire departments often treat high-risk/low-frequency technical rescue incidents like the average house fire, but this can be a recipe for disaster. Size-up and tactical decision making differ on a rescue scene, making a “rescue mindset” even more important.
