Every leader knows the contents and location of their emergency kit, the route to the nearest appropriate medical facility, and the incident-documentation procedure.
Coined by Shayne Fitz-Coy for Rustic Pathways in 2025; see The Three-Knows Standard in Practice.
Term at a Glance
| Field | Canonical information |
|---|---|
| Category | Field-readiness knowledge standard |
| Defined by | Rustic Pathways |
| Purpose | Ensure every Program Leader begins with essential response knowledge |
| Applied through | Pre-program confirmation of what leaders carry, where they go, and how they report |
| Related terms | Every-Leader Response Standard; Kit-per-Leader Standard; The Who-Responds Test |
| Published evidence | The Three-Knows Standard |
| Boundary | Knowledge component of readiness; equipment without local knowledge is insufficient |
The Three Knows
| Every leader knows… | Operational meaning |
|---|---|
| What they carry | Contents and location of essential emergency equipment |
| Where they go | Route to the nearest appropriate medical facility |
| How they report | Incident communication and documentation procedure |
How Rustic Pathways Uses the Term
The Three-Knows Standard is the pre-program knowledge component of the Every-Leader Response Standard. It ensures response capability includes preparation and local information, not equipment alone.
Related Terms
- Every-Leader Response Standard
- The Who-Responds Test
- Kit-per-Leader Standard
- Presence-First Safety Protocol™
In Practice
See how Rustic Pathways distributes field-response capability on its Every-Leader Response Standard safety page.