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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best B Shifter episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to B Shifter for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite B Shifter episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
09/27/22 • 26 min
This episode is co-hosted by Josh Blum and John Vance.
This episode features rescue radio traffic from Georgia and an Arizona department that does Blue Card without an active tactical radio channel dispatcher.
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This episode was recorded in Minnetonka, MN on September 21, 2022
Rescue Radio Traffic Part 2
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08/02/22 • 34 min
RESCUE! We go to Deerfield Township, OH and Olathe, KS for physical rescues of two different entrapped occupants. We break down the radio traffic and talk about the components of Blue Card. One of the rescues makes Nick take pause while we talk about command function #1, deployment.
This episode is co-hosted by Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John Vance.
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If you are interested in our new two-day workshops or a Train the Trainer for Blue Card, give this episode a listen!
This episode is co-hosted by Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John Vance.
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Remembering Alan Brunacini
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10/15/21 • 2 min
Four years ago today, we lost our leader and friend, Alan Brunacini.
09/21/21 • 44 min
On this episode we visit with Garrido and Nick about how they started working together, learn about some of the legends that Garrido has worked with and how she came to be the Editor in Chief of B Shifter Quarterly.
Michelle Garrido Sutton, editor of B Shifter, has 21 years of fire-service editorial experience. She has worked on several public-safety titles, including “Emergency,” “Jems,” “FireRescue” and “Wildland Firefighter,” in addition to multiple trade and consumer publications. Since 2009, Michelle has worked for Across the Street Productions on its Blue Card, B Shifter and Fire Command projects. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Trent, and their son, Ethan.
The famous Christmas Tree story can be found here.
If you have a question for Michelle Garrido Sutton or you would like to write an article for B Shifter, you can contact her at [email protected].
This is the latest B Shifter Quarterly featuring the Alan V. Brunacini Command Training Center link here.
Nick Brunacini (our leader/ring leader) can be contacted at [email protected]
Associate Producer Katie Brunacini
Hosted and produced by John Vance.
09/07/21 • 21 min
Rich Merritt spent most of his life in Southern California, but now lives primarily in Tennessee. He's been married for almost 22 years and has 2 sons. Rich is also an accomplished trumpet player!
Recently retired, he had a 30 year fire service career, most of it spent on the Costa Mesa Fire Department in Orange County, CA.
Digital Combustion was started with his fellow firefighter and friend Doug Prochnow over 23 years ago. Doug also is a 30 year veteran of the Fire Service.
More information about Digital Combustion here.
You can contact Rich at [email protected] .
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Production assistance from Katie Brunacini
02/11/23 • 58 min
Alan Brunacini left a lot of unpublished materials and programs that were in the progress of completion when he passed away. Terry Garrison and Nick Brunacini are putting all of those works together for a leadership program for the fire service using the "Brunacini model" of fire department leadership.
We talk about that and some of this leadership lessons that have been applied from what Bruno taught us such as second chance management, the difference between a political fire chief & a "firefighters" fire chief.
This episode features Terry Garrison, Nick Brunacini and John Vance.
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This episode was recored in Phoenix, AZ at the Alan V. Brunacini Command Training Center on January 26, 2023
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12/31/23 • 36 min
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 was recorded in Minnesota and Ohio on December 17, 2023.
When Is It Time?
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02/05/24 • 48 min
When life seems to cruise along, that's often a signal as the perfect moment to shake things up. Our latest episode shares these personal revolutions about when it is time to move on and also serves as a guide for spotting the often-subtle cues for change in personal and professional spheres. Bringing in stories from the fire service, we explore the impact of adept training and swift action, reinforcing the intrinsic value of readiness and the critical role of organizational health in such decisive moments.
This episode features Nick Brunacini and John Vance.
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This episode was recorded in Arizona on January 10, 2024.
Technical Rescue
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01/23/25 • 48 min
This episode features Grant Light, Josh Blum and John Vance.
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This episode was recorded on January 16, 2025.
A technical rescue operation at a Duke Energy smokestack highlights the critical importance of communication, teamwork, and planning in emergency situations. The coordinated efforts of multiple teams allowed for the safe extraction of a worker trapped 150 feet in the air.
• Overview of the emergency call and initial fire department response
• Assessment of the worker's situation and elevator stability
• Communication with technical experts for real-time updates
• Formulation of a rescue strategy with a focus on safety
• Use of crane technology over alternative rope rescue methods
• Successful communication between rescue teams on-site
• Post-incident debriefing to assess response and identify lessons learned
• Importance of training and understanding equipment in rescue scenarios
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FAQ
How many episodes does B Shifter have?
B Shifter currently has 138 episodes available.
What topics does B Shifter cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Education, Business and Firefighter.
What is the most popular episode on B Shifter?
The episode title 'Open Shift (a variety of topics discussed)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on B Shifter?
The average episode length on B Shifter is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of B Shifter released?
Episodes of B Shifter are typically released every 8 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of B Shifter?
The first episode of B Shifter was released on May 26, 2021.
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