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051- Intro to Firefighter Psychology
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Firefighter Psychological and Physiological Training
Firefighter Training Episode 051 of the FirefighterToolbox podcast is about why psychological and physiological training is valuable for a firefighter’s survival.
In this episode David Soler and Lt. Rob Ramirez discuss the mental and physical training and preparedness required to have our members overcome mayday situations.
We discuss:
- Including psychological and mental strengthening in our trainings.
- Getting rid of the stigma against calling a mayday.
- 2 Key factors in overcoming a mayday situation.
- The black zones, red zones, and how anxiety affects the cognitive process.
- Various ways to train subconscious competence.
Intro by the 2014 Fire Officer Class from Holland, Michigan
Lt. Rob Ramirez of Margate Fire Department
About Rob Ramirez
Lt Ramirez has been in the fire service for over 16 years.
He is a member and Rescue Squad officer of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 2 since 2006 and has been on several FEMA deployments including the Haiti Earthquake disaster of 2010 and Katrina.
As the current Fire Department Training Officer, he is responsible for all of the departments in service training, training budget, recruit training standards and the professional development Fire department members.
He is the Lead Instructor at the Coral Spring Fire Academy of the Firefighter Advanced Survival Techniques Program (F.A.S.T), an Instructor and Speaker at the annual Ft. Lauderdale Fire Expo and Conference, and has been a consultant for multiple U.S. Army Technical Rescue Military Engineering units nationwide
His Career accomplishments include numerous awards, including multiple Firefighters of the month awards, a Department Firefighter of the year award in 2009 and a Broward County EMS Hero of the year award in 2010 and 2014. He has also been a Lead Paramedic Instructor at several colleges and institutions.
He is currently a nationally Pro Board and State certified Fire Service Instructor, Live Fire Training Instructor, Technical Rescue Instructor, Safety Officer and Fire Officer.
He resides in FL with his wife and children.
Mentions on the Show
- Coral Springs Fire Academy Website
- You can reach Lt. Rob Ramirez at [email protected]
- City of Margate Fire Department website
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Lieutenant Rob Ramirez has a passion for training and making our firefighters better and more prepared. He and his contemporaries in training take their job to heart and they are an inspiration for all of the great aspects of a healthy firefighting culture. Hats off!
This is a situtation we all fear and never train enough on. This was a great addition to the Firefighter Toolbox!!!
Great job Lt. Ramirez!
I teach the FAST class at Coral Springs Fire Academy with Lieutenant Ramirez and I can tell you he is one of the most dedicated instructors I know. I really enjoyed this podcast! Great job Lt Ramirez.
Great discussion on a very crucial topic that should be of concern to all of us in the fire service. We’ve had the privilege to attend many of Lt. Ramirez training sessions (my crew and I), and I must say…. Time and time again we leave training with an incredible sense of confidence. His command, delivery, demeanor, willingness to instruct, leadership, knowledge is just second to none!
Thank you for all the kind words brothers. I have learned just as much from all of you. I have the best job in the world. Training my brothers and sisters is my passion and I am humbled to do it daily. Glad you enjoyed the Podcast. Knowledge is power, passing it on is our most important responsibility.
I have had the pleasure of working with Lieutenant Robert Ramirez for the past 7 years. Since my first day on the job, I sensed his passion and love for the fire service. On a daily basis I attempt to emulate Rob’s passion and enthusiasm for this profession. Rob continues to be an inspiration to myself and others in the fire service. This podcast is a small example of what Rob has done for our fire department and others around the world. Excellent job raising awareness on the psychological factors regarding mayday’s and self-survival. It is information like this that will save and preserve the lives of firefighters on a global level. I sincerely thank you!