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On this B Shifter we first listen to some "cool command" from Las Vegas Fire/Rescue, then we delve into an article written by Alan Brunacini on "Cool Command" and command presence.

You can find that article here.

We then finish this episode with a "Timeless Tactical Truth".

This episode features Josh Blum,  Nick Brunacini, and John Vance.

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This episode was recored at the AVB CTC on March 15, 2023

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We asked for questions for the chiefs and we received some good ones! Every question we use will get a Bruno OG IC T-Shirt.

This episode features Terry Garrison, Nick Brunacini and John Vance.

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We cover various topics on this one; fire station bathrooms, our favorite bosses, electric fire apparatus and some fire house traditions explained. We take a lighter approach on this B Shifter. We turned on the mics and let the conversation take us to where it was going to take us! We hope that you enjoy it....

This episode features Nick Brunacini and John Vance.

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Let us clear this up. As an IC, you MUST manage risk. It is your job. Being a risk manager does not mean we are being risk averse. In this episode as a matter of fact we state the opposite. Managing risk allows us to get in and do our jobs when the conditions allow (often time very aggressively).

We will start with a radio clip of a physical rescue then we talk about what risk management is and its relationship to a solid incident command system.

This episode features Josh Blum,  Nick Brunacini,  Chris Stewart and John Vance.

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Alan Brunacini left a lot of unpublished materials and programs that were in the progress of completion when he passed away.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 is co-hosted by Josh Blum and John Vance.

On this B Shifter our guest Adam Barowy, Research Engineer from UL's Fire Safety Research Institute will talk about fires involving lithium ion batteries.

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Below is the link  for public education. It is updated as FDNY develops new and better information that can be translated to safety recommendations, and UL is supporting them with their research.

https://www.fdnysmart.org/be-fdnysmart-when-using-any-devices-powered-by-lithium-ion-batteries/

Here is a link to the Australian group who is keeping tabs on EV fire incidents. Amazingly, their count is at only about 130. As Adam mentioned, that is likely underreported, but gives some impression that EVs are at least not bursting into flames everywhere with what is on the road today.

https://www.evfiresafe.com/

Last but not least, here is the training course FSRI just released on li-ion battery fire and explosion hazards and a link to the tests we ran on e-bike thermal runaways. 

https://fsri.org/research-update/online-training-available-science-fire-and-explosion-hazards-lithium-ion-batteries 

https://fsri.org/research/examining-fire-safety-hazards-lithium-ion-battery-powered-e-mobility-devices-homes

 This episode was recorded on January 25, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ

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This episode is co-hosted by Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John Vance.

We talk about continuous improvement on the fireground and the importance of common SOP's and a meaningful way to facilitate feedback for continuous improvement.

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We give you the lowdown on what you can expect from us in 2023, including the return of the Hazard Zone Conference, Big Box Workshops and how to tie tactics into Blue Card.

This episode is co-hosted by Josh Blum, & John Vance.

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This episode was recored on January 6, 2023. 

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Nick, Josh, Erik Phillips and Vance are reviewing radio traffic from three different fire grounds in three different states with at least one thing in common - they could all operate together with Blue Card!

It is our first time with Erik Phillips as a guest, but you have heard his size ups from Las Vegas Fire/Rescue. Erik Phillips is a Fire Captain assigned to Engine 4, with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue in Sin City (Las Vegas, Nevada); where he has worked since 2005. He also serves as Fire Chief for Diamond Valley Fire Department (Vol.) in Diamond Valley, Utah where he lives. He started his career with the Fort Mohave Fire Department in 2001 before getting hired with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Erik is a proud Blue Card lead instructor where he enjoys teaching Train the Trainer classes.  He says there is no greater joy than teaching new students the Blue Card Incident Command system. He also holds an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology. Erik has been married for 24 years and has 5 girls and 1 boy. In his free time he is an avid team roper.

This episode is also co-hosted by Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John Vance.

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This was recorded on December 14, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ and Minnetonka, MN. 

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We say a-hole in this episode a lot. So much so that instead of heavy editing we embraced it and let our unfiltered selves fly.

We cover continuing Bruno's work, retirement, "call fatigue", lessons learned as chiefs, how we should behave, second chances and  being nice. Is it nice to call 'em like we see 'em? You be the judge. Welcome to this B Shifter where we call an a-hole an a-hole. Thanks for listening!

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. 

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