B Shifter
Fire command and leadership conversations for B Shifters and beyond (all shifts welcome)!
B Shifter
Latest Episodes
Shane Ray
It has been over a year since we last sat down with Shane Ray. We sit down to connect the dots between sprinkler design and real fireground decisions in big-box and mega-warehouse fires. We break down how to staff the control room, when to touc...
Best Of B Shifter: Blue Card Explained
This is a "Best Of B Shifter" that was originally published on November 2, 2021.It features Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John VanceWe go back to the roots of Blue Card and explain why it exists, what problem it solves, and why so...
Aggressive Water Supply Without Hydrants
This week, our guest is Assistant Chief Matthew Dhoore, Chief of Operations at the Clay Fire Territory in St. Joseph County, Indiana. That department is a Blue Card department that has large populated areas without the benefit of any municipal ...
Multi-Agency Incident Audio And Blue Card Rundown
We break down what it really takes for multiple departments to operate as one on the fireground, from standardized SOPs to the hard conversations that keep mutual aid safe. Then we play condensed incident audio from Colerain Township and explai...
Chris Ferrara & Specialized Resources For A Modern Fireground
We sit down with Chris Ferrara of U.S. Fire Pump and get a clear look at what industrial firefighting really takes when a facility fire outgrows municipal capability. We walk through big water, foam strategy, logistics, and the mindset shift th...