Episode
The Mental Side of Firefighting
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- Jul 26, 2026
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Summary
On this episode of Generation Engine, host Anthony Rowett and guest Mickey Farrell discuss the skills that don't fit on a checklist but decide survival. They also get into low-level vs. high-level thinking, time management, using forcible entry as a bridge to position-based firefighting, and reading smoke. During their discussion, they cover academy training that builds stress inoculation and mental rehearsal and how to train probies to manage and retain situational awareness.