Shane Ray

On March 15 from 7-8:30 PM ET, I’ll be hosting a free live gathering called Gradually Then Suddenly. I’ll be Zooming from @Ebenezers Coffeehouse on its 20th birthday! Regardless the dream, you’ll walk away with an answer to the question: what next? experience.gracecorner.com/graduallythens…

The Blue Card Big Box Workshop is coming to Snohomish County, Washington! Hosted by the North County Fire Authority, this two-day workshop will take place May 4 & 5, 2026 and focuses on command competence with fire protection systems with Shane Ray and command strategies for large-area, high-risk occupancies like big box stores, warehouses, and commercial complexes. Seats are limited—secure yours today. 👉 Claim your seat: bluecardtraining.com/events.aspx @NFSAorg

Don't Miss This! #FDIC2026 Modern #Fires, Modern #FireProtection 4/20-4/25 Indianapolis, IN @chiefrays @FDICevent bit.ly/3MYdiyq

Join us @FDICevent where will burn and flow at our member #PeerlessPump with #HoseMonster. Thank you the @NFSAorg IN Chapter and Chief Rhodes @smokedaddy5 for the support. Thanks @thop264 and @chiefbiggs33 for all the efforts.

I made it almost a month with the @SouthwestAir changes & understood the transition. that all changed yesterday with a new plane and a regular seat for me while 5 out of 6 passengers in the exit row would not even partially meet @FAANews regs. The process has to change for safety

1 Firefighter suffered minor burn injuries during the rescues; we are grateful recovery will be swift. @WISN12News' @mattsmith_news & @GerronJordan discuss the state laws preventing the mandating of sprinklers on existing buildings on today's Upfront - unreal timing.

At 5:30am today, @MilFireDept responded to fire in a multi-family dwelling, this one in the 6600 block of N 77th. 8 civilians rescued (including 2 infants), 7 via ladders and 1 interior; 2 additional with broken legs from jumping. NO SPRINKLERS.

#MasonCityIA:One #FireSprinkler Extinguishes #Fire in High-Rise Senior Apts #Firefighters evacuated residents to main flr lobby & discovered a smoldering trash dumpster on the first floor. Fortunately, a fire sprinkler had already extinguished the flames. bit.ly/4qXpGxK

Proud to take part in #FrontlineLeadership "Lessons Learned from a Mega-Warehouse Fire in Plainfield, IN. 270 participated in this great educational event.

“WHEN THE SKY TURNED BLACK” - The Mega Warehouse Walmart Fire Documentary w/ related Training Resources firefighterclosecalls.com/when-the-sky-t… @NFFF_News @IAFFofficial @IAFC_SHS @PlainfieldFire1 @NFSAorg #mega #bigbox #firefighter

Florida — we’ve got a Big Box Workshop for YOU. 📍 Ocala, FL 🗓️ March 12–13 Opportunities to attend a Blue Card Big Box Workshop are limited — and seats are moving fast. If you want hands-on, command-focused training for large-area, high-risk occupancies, this is your shot. Two days. Real scenarios. Standardized command. No theory-only classrooms — this is practical application for the hazard zone. Don’t wait until it’s full. 👉 Secure your seat now: bluecardtraining.com/events.aspx #BlueCard #BigBoxWorkshop #IncidentCommand #FireServiceTraining #FloridaFirefighters

#TroyOH City Council approves loan program to assist downtown property owners w/ install or upgrade of #firesprinkler systems. The program is designed to reduce financial barriers to purchasing and renovating historic downtown buildings. Protecting history w/#fastestwater bit.ly/45uxgXL

🚨 NEW on the B Shifter Podcast 🚨 This episode features NFPA 1700 Committee Members George Healy, Murrey Loflin, Dan Madrzykowski, and Chris Stewart. We take a dive into the 2026 update of NFPA 1700, focusing on search, lithium-ion hazards, and establishing a cleaner, more consistent command language for strategy and size-up. This is where research meets real-world fireground experience—sharpening decisions, reducing confusion, and turning evidence into safer, faster operations. 🎙️ In this episode: • The evolution of NFPA 1700—and why it matters now • What changed in the 2026 update (Chapters 7, 9, 12 & 13) • Lithium-ion battery fires and contamination control • Exterior fire control and clarified strategy • Search & rescue data shaping victim removal • Making size-up specific, actionable, and teachable • NFPA 1700 as the emerging standard of care & legal context • Training, decon, and culture change for safer ops • Future challenges in commercial fires & large buildings • How policy, research, and command connect on the fireground 🎧 Listen now at bshifter.com/podcasts/nfpa-…

Overwhelming public support for union apprenticeships confirms what UA members already know: our training sets the standard and leads directly to long-term union careers in essential industries.

#TEXAS #FireProtection Pros-Don't miss this invaluable training!

SWISS CLUB FIRE: History Ignored & Repeated firefighterclosecalls.com/swiss-resort-f…

100%. ➡️ However if this can be used to wake people up on the critical importance of personal & public FIRE SAFETY, AWARENESS, RESPONSIBILITY, STRICT FIRE CODES & MANDATORY FIRE SPRINKLERS…maybe it matters. 🔥Google: “STATION NIGHT CLUB FIRE” @NFPA @NFSAorg

#MapleGroveMN: #Fire at Packaging Plant. #Firefighters dispatched at 10 am. #FireSprinkler System Contained the Fire. Fire OUT by 11 am. All safe. #fastestwater bit.ly/4qzFYfh

Standards play a critical role in supporting safety during the #Holiday season and beyond! Take a closer look at some of the standards at work during this festive time: 🎄 ASTM E3082-20 – Sets test methods for evaluating the effectiveness of fire-retardant treatments, supporting safety considerations for natural Christmas trees. 🔥 ASTM E2558-13(2021) – Provides guidance for assessing particulate matter emissions from fires in wood-burning fireplaces, relevant during increased use during winter months. 💡 CSA C22.2 No. 37-2025 – Covers safety requirements for decorative lighting strings and seasonal lighting products, supporting safe installation and use during holiday decorating. 🥧 IEC 60350-1 Ed. 3.0 B:2023 – Specifies methods for measuring the performance of household electric appliances like ovens, supporting reliable cooking and baking during holiday meals. 🚂 ASTM F963-23 – Establishes consumer safety requirements for toys, addressing hazards in products commonly purchased during the holiday season. 🧣 ASTM D4035-22 – Provides test methods for determining performance characteristics of knitted necktie and scarf fabrics, supporting durability in seasonal apparel and accessories. 🥂 ASTM E1879-22 – A guide for the sensory evaluation of beverages containing alcohol, supporting quality assessment of wines, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages during seasonal celebrations. ❄️ ISO 8437-2:2019 – Defines safety and performance requirements for snow throwers, supporting safe operation during winter weather conditions. As we celebrate this season, remember that standards quietly support the quality and performance of the products and experiences we enjoy every day. Explore these and hundreds of other #Standards on the ANSI Webstore! webstore.ansi.org

🚨 Limited Seats Available – Big Box Workshops 🚨 Opportunities to attend a Blue Card Big Box Workshop are limited, and these two upcoming classes are filling fast. If you want hands-on command-focused training for large-area, high-risk occupancies, now is the time to act. 👉 Secure your seat now: bluecardtraining.com/events.aspx