B Shifter Across The Street Productions
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Fire command and leadership conversations for B Shifters and beyond (all shifts welcome)!
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Ask The Chiefs: Some Pretty Good Career Advice
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 through the resistance. We will be discussing strategies for personal growth and the systemic issues of departments tha...
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The Rescue Dilemma
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 navigate through the complexities of making the toughest calls and examine the cultural rifts they reveal within ...
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RIT vs. On-Deck
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 want your helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg5_ZwoCZo0S...
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Hernando County Fire/Rescue Incident Audio
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 helmet (for the AVB CTC)! Check this out to find out more here.Sign up for the B Shifter Buckslip...
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Alan Brunacini's Customer Service for the Fire Service
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 and respect within the community. We share personal narratives that breathe life into Bruno's vision, discussing h...
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Command Considerations for Flammable Gas-Related Incidents
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 than 160,000 fires start as the result of flammable or combustible liquid. Combined, flammable and c...