Chapter 110. When NOT to Give the Mayday
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Show Notes
When we talk about Maydays, the conversation usually goes straight to the worst case scenario. But there is a lot to learn from the near misses too. Those moments, the ones that almost turned bad, can teach us just as much, sometimes even more. Every fire is different, and understanding the tempo of the fireground can make all the difference.
In this episode, Mickey gets into the idea of aggressiveness in firefighting. Being aggressive is not about moving fast or forcing the issue. It is about understanding your role, reading the situation, and adjusting when the conditions change. Sometimes the right move in the moment is a quick correction that keeps a bad situation from turning into a Mayday at all.