Firefighting & Rocket Science: Lessons From NASA

Firefighting & Rocket Science: Lessons From NASA

February 6, 2026 · 31 min · Season 4 · Episode 3

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Dr. Candace McDonald discusses how the fire service can enhance its safety culture by learning from NASA's risk management practices.

Interview with Dr. Candace McDonald: Enhancing Fire Service Safety Culture In this episode of Behind the Sirens, part of the AVFIS of North Carolina series, we speak with Dr. Candace McDonald, a safety culture and leadership specialist at NASA. Dr. McDonald shares valuable insights on what the fire service can learn from NASA's space-level risk management. The discussion covers the definition of safety culture, the importance of balanced discipline and rewards, the necessity for cultural cha...

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