Prepared

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Mike Glover is a former Green Beret with 20 years of experience in the US Army and Special Forces. He has worked in a security role as a contractor for the CIA, providing protection for government officials in high-risk environments. He is also the founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival.

Preparing for a crisis begins with mastering your mental clarity, as a calm and focused mind is your most critical tool in emergencies. Understanding your body’s stress responses, such as fight, flight, or freeze, is essential, and overcoming the freeze response through controlled exposure to stressors can build resilience. Techniques like steady breathing and positive self-talk help maintain composure under pressure, enabling decisive, life-saving actions. In the event of a household fire, a well-practiced PACE plan—Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency—ensures safety through logical escape routes. Starting with the simplest exit, such as the front door, and progressing to more complex scenarios like using emergency ladders or unconventional routes, the plan prepares you for every possibility. Repeated drills and preparation, especially for challenging contingencies, foster instinctive reactions when seconds matter. Beyond fire safety, practical readiness extends to everyday essentials like first aid kits, medications, and tools, alongside skills like situational awareness, ensuring you’re equipped to protect yourself and assist others in any crisis.

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