Here are some potential responses from Captain Wayne Owers:
To remain calm in stressful situations, I focus on my training and try to block out distractions. As bomb disposal experts, we're taught techniques to stay focused on the task at hand and not let our emotions take over.
Before disarming a bomb, listening to music helps me relax. I'll put on some upbeat songs that take my mind off the danger and put me in a positive frame of mind. Music is a good way to unwind right before getting to work.
Humor can be helpful to an extent. We'd try to keep things lighthearted when possible to relieve tension. But the work needs to be taken seriously, so it's more about