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Stop Blaming the Chief: Leadership from the Bottom Up | Dr. Candace Ashby, Part 2

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 opens with a simple challenge: If you do not like your fire chief, what are you doing to prepare the future lieutenants, captains, battalion chie

The Negative 10%: Taking Back the Firehouse | Dr. Candace Ashby, Part 1

Send us Fan Mail Season 7 of 3 Point Firefighter starts here. Dr. Candace Ashby joins Jake Barnes for a direct conversation about the negative 10% in the fire service—a

S6 E10: The Non-Traditional Truck Company with Arthur Ashley - Part 2

Send us Fan Mail Captain Arthur Ashley returns for Part 2 with a candid conversation about fireground decision-making, command triggers, accountability, retirement, crew

S6 E9: The Non-Traditional Truck Company with Arthur Ashley - Part 1

Send us Fan Mail Retired Lexington Fire Captain Arthur Ashley joins Jake Barnes to discuss what makes a truck company effective—even when the apparatus is not a traditio

S6 E8: FDIC PT3 Chuck Gunter, John Beebee, and Pete Michelak

Send us Fan Mail "Welcome back to Three Point Firefighter from Day 2 at FDIC 2026, live at the Fire Facilities booth! Host Jake Barnes sits down with training leaders an

S6 E7: FDIC 2026 Part 2 Chris Wiggins, Scott Wallace, Kevin Milan

Send us Fan Mail Join us on a journey into the world of firefighting with industry leaders Chris Wiggins, Scott Wallace, and Kevin Milan. This podcast delves into the ch

S6 E6: FDIC 2026!! Part 1

Send us Fan Mail Today's first two guests are Zach Willard from Fire Facilities and Tony Ambrosia from Scottsdale Fire Department! Most fire departments underestim

S6 E4: Why 'A La Carte' Firefighters Hurt the Fire Service — And What to Do About It

Send us Fan Mail This episode isn’t just a pep talk—it's a blueprint for those who want to stay passionate, competent, and connected. Whether you're a rookie o

S6 E5:Rethinking Fire Service Leadership - Lessons from a Rookie's Journey

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the transformative journey of Jake Barnes as he challenges the traditional, militaristic training methods in the fire service. Discover how re

S6 E3: Justice Dulinsky P2

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of "3-Point Firefighter," host Jake Barnes welcomes his good friend Justice Dulinsky to discuss their shared passion for firefi

S6 E2: Justice Dulinsky: Elevating Firefighter Training and Leadership PT 1

Send us Fan Mail This conversation delves into the passion for training and the importance of building confidence in trainees. The speakers discuss their experiences wit

S6 E1: Part 3 of my PTSD journey and how I was treated by my brotherrs.

Send us Fan Mail This is pt3 of my PTSD series. I will update from time to time on my progress. Please reach out if there is anything I can do. https://www.frsn.org/ h

S5 E36 : My PTSD Journey Part 2

Send us Fan Mail I hope this emphasizes the importance of early communication and relationship-building with first responders in crisis management. It discusses the nece

S5 E35: I talk about my PTSD part 1

Send us Fan Mail I talk about my personal journey with PTSD as a firefighter, discussing the symptoms he experienced, the stigma surrounding mental health in the fire se

S5 E34: PT2 with Mark vonAppen

Send us Fan Mail In this interview Mark Van Oppen, a seasoned firefighter with 27 years of experience in California's fire service. They discuss the importance of g

S5 E33: Part 1 with Mark vonAppen

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 3-Point Firefighter, hero/host Jake Barnes welcomes Mark Van Oppen, a seasoned firefighter and leadership expert. They discuss the or

S5 E32: From Plato’s Cave to the Fireground Jason Hendrian PT 2

Send us Fan Mail Jason Hendrian shares his journey as a firefighter and battalion chief, discussing the importance of leadership, culture, and personal development withi

S5 E31: Jason Hendrian: Stories, Lessons, and Leadership – Pt. 1

Send us Fan Mail Jason Hendrian, a battalion chief with the Northville Township Fire Department, shares insights on the evolution of fire department culture, the importa

S5 E30: Eddy Liceage: 42 Seconds Can Change the World

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and inspiring episode, I sit with down with Pearland Firefighter Eddy Liceaga to unpack the incredible story behind Pearland’s new slog

S5 E29: Eddy Liceage is the most inspiring firefighter I have ever met. Full send.

Send us Fan Mail Eddie Liceaga, a firefighter who shares his journey from volunteering to working in the Houston Fire Department and then to the Pearland Fire Department