B Shifter Across The Street Productions

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 Zone Conference, we navigate the complexities of establishing a robust culture of safety and probe how leadership st...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...