"Be Nice."

—AVB

May 23, 2023

Thanks for checking out this B Shifter Buckslip!

In This Buckslip

• Nick Brunacini explains how our work & the way we do it sets us apart from other government agencies in How to Behave & Why.

• Meetings don't have to hurt! Check out a B Shifter best hits how-to on establishing committees & hosting meetings—without any wailing or gnashing of teeth.

• Bruno always said, "It only takes 10 rules to get into heaven. A fire department shouldn't need more than one page of rules." Click here to see the single page of rules he used to create one of history's most successful fire departments.

• New B Shifter Podcast featuring Ask the Chiefs. This week, the crew answers a question about adapting the paramilitary structure to today's workforce.

• Want a FREE Bruno, The OG IC tee? Click here to submit a query for the Ask the Chiefs and Ask the Ops Chief segments featured on the B Shifter Podcast. If we use your question, we'll send you a T-shirt.

• The Hazard-Zone Conference returns this Oct. 5-6. Click here to register!



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HOW TO BEHAVE & WHY

Our work defines us, but it’s how we treat our customers & each other that sets us apart.

BY NICK BRUNACINI

DEPARTMENT MEETINGS DON’T HAVE TO HURT

A sort of painless & fairly easy way to establish committees & host meetings.

BY JOHN VANCE

20 RULES TO RUN YOUR DEPARTMENT

B SHIFTER PODCAST

Ask The Chiefs - The Lost Episode

Our latest B Shifter Podcast features another reader-submitted Ask the Chiefs query. This week, we address a question about adapting the paramilitary structure to today's workforce, members who do not want to use standard communications and how to stay recharged and relevant as a leader.

B SHIFTER ON YOUTUBE

Congratulations to our new Blue Card instructors from Hamilton County, Ohio! This high performing class even bought their own dispatcher to practice Blue Card communications.