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FDIC Presents: Book Signing: Anatomy of a Fatal Fire, what have I done wrong? by Marc Coenen

Thursday, April 10
Lucas Oil Stadium Tribute Square Booth 9327

Join us in the tribute square for a discussion and book signing by Marc Coenen: Fire Officer, West Limburg, Belgium

In Anatomy of a Fatal Fire. What Have I Done Wrong? Marc Coenen explores the conscious and unconscious ways our brain processes information on a fireground.

Following a fatal fire in Beringen, Coenen had to face the fire’s lasting impact. He began “devouring works of philosophers of science, historians, geneticists, molecular neurobiologists, behavioral biologists, and psychologists that deal with the various aspects of decision making under time pressure. One way or the other, [this fire office] had to make sense of that tragic fire and uncover its anatomy."

Understanding how our predictive brain operates in normal circumstances is important, but knowing how it works under challenging conditions is critical for everyone. Actions, thoughts, and feelings are directed by the unconscious more than you might think. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science and psychology behind fires.

Speakers
Marc Coenen, Captain - Fire and Rescue Service of South-West Limburg Belgium
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