Washington County to Host Situational Awareness Training for First Responders

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The Washington County Public Safety Training Center will welcome Dr. Richard B. Gasaway, a nationally recognized expert on human error and situational awareness, for a specialized training program aimed at first responders. Titled “Flawed Situational Awareness: The Stealth Killer of First Responders,” the one-day session is scheduled for Friday, February 28, 2025, and Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The training will take place at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center, located at 18350 Public Safety Place in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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The program is designed to educate emergency personnel on the dangers of flawed situational awareness and its impact on decision-making in high-risk scenarios. Dr. Gasaway, drawing on years of research and analysis of real-world incidents, will highlight key factors contributing to preventable errors in emergency response. The training will focus on early warning signs, incident debriefs, and safety studies to help participants recognize and mitigate potential threats before they escalate.

Dr. Gasaway has more than 30 years of experience in emergency response, serving in roles such as firefighter, EMT-paramedic, instructor, captain, assistant chief, and fire chief. His expertise has been featured in over 450 publications, and he has delivered more than 4,000 presentations to a wide range of audiences, including first responders, military personnel, healthcare professionals, and business leaders.

Registration for the training session is available by visiting wcmd.info/4beJJAq.

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