Don't Miss: Jan. 16 Lecture on the Art of Survival in the 21st Century at the Chappaqua Library

Go listen to Deputy Chief Thomas Dunn of the New York Fire Department talk about how you can react, and act—on your own behalf and to help others—when a crisis hits.

His lecture begins at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Chappaqua Library.

We are constantly bombarded by images of fires, weather emergencies, and terrorism. How do people normally react to these disasters? What kinds of behavior can we anticipate and how can we best manage people in crisis?

Police, fire, and other emergency service agencies are well equipped to handle these situations. However, the civilian residents of a community are in fact most likely to play the role of “first responder” when disasters occur. They will make vital decisions and take actions well before professional rescuers arrive. Their choices will affect their own chances of survival as well as the people around them.

Chief Thomas Dunne has drawn on his 33 years of experience with the New York City Fire Department along with extensive research on human behavior to create this presentation. He uses personal fire experiences and relevant videos to highlight information on crisis behavior and offer lessons on survival skills.

The lecture is geared to train people to become less “rescue reliant” and to safely manage themselves and others in a catastrophic event. Learn how people think and you will be able to think confidently and effectively when facing a crisis.