Equipping emergency responders: this research assesses the use of scenarios as a teaching tool for emergency planning and management, finding them effective in developing critical skills. The article discusses various uses of scenarios in emergency contexts and evaluates their function in different training curricula. It explores the structure of scenarios and the creative potential within the methodology. Scenario methods are useful in developing such skills as time management, cognitive mapping, mediation, team management, and decision making under stress. A brief example of an emergency training scenario is presented and evaluated in terms of its teaching potential. Scenario methods are useful in developing such skills as time management, cognitive mapping, mediation, team management, and decision making under stress. Finally, scenarios are assessed in relation to other forms of modelling and simulation, such as tabletop games and field exercises, which are commonly used for training emergency managers.
Published in Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, this article is highly relevant to the journal's mission of promoting effective strategies for disaster preparedness and response. By examining the scenario methodology, this paper contributes to the field by discussing the impact and role of time management