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The episode feature Josh Blum and John Vance

We share what’s new and what’s next for Blue Card in 2026, from revamped instructor training and standards alignment to expanding after-action reviews and regional grant models. The focus stays on competence, clean communication, and decisions that match deployment and risk.

• regional training benefits and shared language
• radio tickets and communications discipline
• benton harbor AFG regional project and SDM workshops
• revamped train the trainer with stronger why
• alignment with NFPA 1550 and 1700 terminology
• competence for ICs and instructors as certification standard
• instructor webinar details and live Q&A
• simulation previews tailored to staffing and deployment
• after action reporting access beyond instructors
• objective AARs guiding improvement and reinforcing wins
• events calendar, Phoenix CTC seats, and road workshops
• safety CEs, SOG updates, and tutorial videos
• grants and funding paths for command training
• conference meetups and direct support
• weekly Buck Slip drills and free resources
• EMS-to-hazmat decision making with CO case work

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Recorded on January 21, 2026