This is a replay of one of our original episodes, discussing the importance of risk management, safety briefs, risk assessments, etc. in training and operations.

Critical Skills Academy Reintroduction and Update

Aug 9th, 2021 3m 40s

We're back and better than before.

Risk Assessments and Safety Briefs

Aug 25th, 2020 20m 28s

In this episode, we discuss the importance and under-utilization of standardized risk assessments and safety briefs by those of us in critical-skills professions as well as other disciplines.

Recruiting and Retention for Rural Emergency Services

Jun 22nd, 2020 24m 58s

In this episode we talk about a few key points that can help with recruiting and retaining quality personnel for rural emergency services organizations (police, fire, EMS, etc.)

Tactical Thinking and Paying Attention to Detail are Critical Skills

Jun 15th, 2020 23m 46s

This episode clarifies the term "tactical" as it relates to things other than SWAT teams and Special Operators. In the second half of the episode, we discuss why paying attention to detail is important for everyone; not just critical skills pro

Why Aren't We Training?

Jun 12th, 2020 32m 8s

In this episode we identify some common reasons many critical skills professionals don't train past minimum requirements. Then we break down what we can do to fix these issues and motivate our peers to train more.

After Action Reviews, an overlooked Critical Skill

May 28th, 2020 22m 56s

This episode discusses the basics and benefits of after action reviews and how to implement them for your organization.

Muscle Memory and Annual Firearms Qualifications

May 18th, 2020 23m 47s

In this episode we briefly discuss muscle memory as it applies to anyone, the importance of inspiring others to train, and then dive into the shortfalls of annual firearms qualifications.

Mobile Training Unit Tour and Electronic Hearing Protection

May 14th, 2020 24m 38s

In this episode we'll give you a tour of our Mobile Training Unit and then we'll discuss electronic hearing protection technology.

Mission Statements and Wooland & Remote Law Enforcement Ops

May 8th, 2020 20m 34s

In this episode, we'll discuss our mission statement, as well as the importance of mission statement development for any agency or organization. In the second half of the episode, we'll talk about rural law enforcement operations and our upcomi