All Clear - A Firefighter Health & Wellness Podcast
All Clear is a podcast that looks at the perils of modern firefighters, especially the physical and mental strains we face. Our goal is to help firefighters ignite The Fire Within and to build the best version of themselves as firefighters. Our conversations are real, sometimes raw but always honest. All Clear is presented by the NC Firefighter Cancer Alliance & First Responders Peer-Support Network.
All Clear - A Firefighter Health & Wellness Podcast
Firefighting & Rocket Science: Lessons From NASA
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Interview with Dr. Candace McDonald: Enhancing Fire Service Safety Culture
In this episode of Behind the Sirens, part of the AVFIS of North Carolina series, we speak with Dr. Candace McDonald, a safety culture and leadership specialist at NASA. Dr. McDonald shares valuable insights on what the fire service can learn from NASA's space-level risk management. The discussion covers the definition of safety culture, the importance of balanced discipline and rewards, the necessity for cultural change within the fire service, and actionable steps leadership can take to foster a better safety environment. Tune in to learn how to improve your fire and emergency services team’s safety culture.
00:00 Introduction to Behind the Sirens
00:44 Meet Dr. Candace McDonald from NASA
02:18 Understanding Safety Culture
04:41 Cultural Changes in Emergency Services
13:07 Challenges and Resistance to Change
17:36 Leadership's Role in Safety Culture
26:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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