Anderson, Leslie ; Outka-Perkins, Lisa ; Miller, Theron . 2009. Firefighter Cohesion and Entrapment Avoidance Facilitator's Notes. 0951 2807. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

This report provides information for facilitators who will be using the DVD "Firefighter Cohesion and Entrapment Avoidance" during training. The DVD was created by the Missoula Technology and Development Center based on interviews with 49 experienced leaders of firefighters. The DVD's goal is to increase firefighters' awareness of cohesion (how closely firefighters are tied together as a group) and its importance in helping wildland firefighters avoid entrapment. The DVD includes facilitator's notes, transcripts of the firefighter's stories, and discussion questions.

Keywords: burnovers, deployments, safety at work, training, wildland firefighting

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