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Send us a Text Message.Discover the transformative impact of leadership on firefighter safety in our latest conversation with retired fire chief Pat Dale. With his wealth of experience, Pat draws a direct line between the commitment of senior staff to firefighter well-being and the resulting decrease in injuries and mental health concerns. As we gear up for the Blue Card Hazard Zon

Send us a Text Message.This week, we will be hosting a Q&A session with the chiefs - Terry Garrison, Nick Brunancini, John Vance, and Greg Timinsky, to answer questions submitted by B Shifter listeners. We understand that dealing with a non-progressive fire chief who denies outside training requests can be challenging, but we have some insights that can help you navigate throug

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we unpack the gripping discussions where a decision-making class threw fire officers into the midst of a heated moral quandary: rescue a civilian or a downed firefighter? Over half chose the civilian, igniting a wildfire of contrasting opinions and a deep-dive into the soul of our service. With guests John Vance, Eric Phillips, and Grant Light, we

Send us a Text Message.Step into the heart of firefighting strategy and safety, as we bring you a riveting conversation from FDIC in Indianapolis. Grant Light and Chris Stewart join us to unravel the essential roles of on-deck and rapid intervention teams, likening their poised readiness to a baseball player at bat.This episode features Chris Stewart, Grant Light and John Vance.We

Send us a Text Message.It has been a while since we featured incident audio! This week, we take you to two different incidents in Hernando County (FL): a kitchen fire and a residential fire with a defensive shift. You will hear how this department has integrated Blue Card into its operations in a short period of time! This episode features Josh Blum and John Vance.We want your helm

Send us a Text Message.When Bruno reimagined the fire service's relationship with those they serve, he sparked a revolution. Join us we unravel the profound shift from seeing community members as mere victims to recognizing them as valued customers. Our passion-fueled conversation traverses beyond the emergency call, shedding light on the everyday interactions that solidify trust a

Send us a Text Message.U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 125,000 residential natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas leaks annually, an increase of about 25 percent compared to 2007. Do you have a plan for how your department will respond and mitigate these incidents?According to the NFPA, every year more than 50,000 fires start as the result of flammable gas while more

Send us a Text Message.Discover what's new and what's next with the Blue Card Program as Josh Blum and John Vance provide an essential update on the evolution of our training system for incident commanders. Tune in to find out how we've conquered the challenges since the old system's shutdown, from swiftly resurrecting the learning management system to fixing pesky bugs. Get the in

Send us a Text Message.Today commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the Southwest Supermarket Fire in Phoenix AZ. While this incident resulted in the death of Firefighter Brett Tarver, 13 total Maydays, and deep scars for many working in the Phoenix Fire Department, it also resulted in transformative changes to the American fire service. Through unparalleled leadership and vision, a

Send us a Text Message.Our latest podcast episode pulls back the curtain on the crucial role of the senior advisor in incident command, focusing on their support to the Incident Commander (IC) and their ability to seamlessly liaise with external agencies and how the senior advisor ensure the IC's attention remains undivided on the crisis while they handle the intricacies of public