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The recognition of human factors as a foundational aspect of firefighting operations is one of the most impactful advances in the evolution of fire management. Human factors research provides a way to learn from unwanted outcomes, to understand accidents,and  to imrpove performance through new informal and formal training. This page cites key resources (including publications, reports and webinars) that recognize human factors as prime ingredients of firefighter safety.

For more information, visit our Organizational Learning hot topic, or search our research and publications database under Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire.

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