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Best Of B Shifter: Blue Card Explained

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This is a "Best Of B Shifter" that was originally published on November 2, 2021.

It features Nick Brunacini, Josh Blum and John Vance

We go back to the roots of Blue Card and explain why it exists, what problem it solves, and why so many critiques miss the point. We tie firefighter safety to tactical supervision, command presence, and a decision-making model that holds up when the scene gets loud and messy.

• Blue Card origins in the Southwest Supermarket fire and the lessons from Brett Tarver’s LODD

• Tactical level supervision as the missing layer that prevents command…

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