Author: Nate Giffy
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Driving Skills to help Anyone Drive Better TODAY!!!
Most of us spend hours behind the wheel every week, and let’s be honest—we do a lot of it on autopilot. We’re thinking about work, dinner, or the podcast we’re listening to. But your car is not a safety bubble. Proper situational awareness for a driver means seeing more than just the taillights in front…
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One Thing You Must Do NOW!!!
One Thing to secure your home, best of all, it’s FREE! It’s bothersome that this even needs to be said. However, I am finding this one thing far too often. When I approach someone’s home, I take a look around. It’s just a glance at first. Is anything out of the ordinary? Is something out…
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Sleep, A Critical Component of Situational Awareness
The Silent Alarm: Why Detroit Firefighters Are Dying off the Clock When we picture the dangers of firefighting in Detroit, we imagine collapsing roofs in abandoned bungalows or flashovers in industrial warehouses. We think of the “Devil’s Nights” of the 1980s or the hollowed-out structures of the post-bankruptcy era. Sleep deprivation might be the most…
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Risk of Crime at Critical Places & Critical Times
We all have a mental map of “safe” and “dangerous” places. The dark alley? Dangerous. The busy college library? Safe. Risk of crime is everywhere. In the world of situational awareness, relying on assumptions is a critical mistake. Proper awareness isn’t about being paranoid; it’s about understanding actual risk. Statistics show us that danger doesn’t…
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The Essential Role of Situational Awareness in Community Safety
We live in an age where community events can sometimes shake our sense of security. It’s natural to look to visible measures like police patrols, security cameras, or armed guards for comfort. These are vital layers of protection. However, true safety begins with you. The most powerful security tool you possess is your own situational…