B Shifter
Fire command and leadership conversations for B Shifters and beyond (all shifts welcome)!
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This episode features Josh Blum, Scott Williams and John Vance.
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The Silverbacks are in the studio this week, talking about "who is training the Senior Advisor?"
This episode features Nick Brunacini, Terry Garrison, and John Vance.
We dig into the senior advisor’s real job on the fireground, why command vans work when they’re quiet and disciplined, and how multi-channel operations keep tactics moving while logistics and safety hum in the background. Stories from Phoenix sho...
A Conversation with Captain Jarrett Tarver
This powerful episode features Captain Jarrett Tarver of the Sedona Fire District, brother of the late Bret Tarver, Phoenix Firefighter, whose ultimate sacrifice shaped how departments nationwide approach the hazard zone.
Joined by Chris Stewart and John Vance, Jarrett reflects on his brother’s life, the day of the call, and how loss became a driving force for better training,...
This episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance.
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The Silverbacks are in the studio this week talking about The Fire Department Mission Statement.
This episode features Nick Brunacini, Terry Garrison, Pat Dale, and John Vance.
We trade long, forgettable mission statements for simple words that drive decisions: be safe, be nice, be accountable. Stories from the field show how clarity anchors culture, justifies resources, and holds leaders and crews to the same standard...
This episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance.
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This week, we’re joined by two outstanding guests: Erik Phillips, Captain with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (Nev.) and Fire Chief of Diamond Valley Fire Department (Utah), and Gary Fleischer, District Chief with Worcester (Mass.) Fire Department.
Together, we challenge first-in officers to own their role with clear expectations, disciplined size-ups, and early, coordinated assignments outside the IDLH. We dive into the ...
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This episode features Josh Blum, Chris Stewart and John Vance.
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This episode features Josh Blum and John Vance.
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Best of B Shifter: The Initial Radio Report
This fan-favorite episode—one of the most downloaded in B Shifter history—dives into what Chief Alan Brunacini called “probably one of the most important communications we transmit throughout an entire incident”: the Initial Radio Report (IRR).
Nick Brunacini and Josh Blum break down why the IRR sets the tone for safety, coordination, and success on the fireground. Using real...
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This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Chris Stewart, and John Vance.
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This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Chris Stewart, 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_ZwoCZo0
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This episode is hosted by Erik Phillips, Steve Lester, Greg Timinsky and John Vance.
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This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Chris Stewart, 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_ZwoCZo0
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This episode features Josh Blum and John Vance.
For Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts: https://www.waldorf.edu/lp/blue-card/
For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.com
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Shop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.com
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This episode is hosted by Josh Blum, Erik Phillips, John Eadiccio, 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_ZwoCZo0
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