
3 Point Firefighter
This podcast is for driven firefighters that want to be better and make the fire service better!
Episodes
188 episodes
S5 E26: Michelle Harris Part 2
firefighter training, mental health, fire service, forcible entry, live fire training, ladder work, firehouse culture, peer support, resilience, fire service psychologyIn this episode of Three Point Firefighter, host Jake Barnes discusse...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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24:23

S5 E25: Michelle Harris and Myself talk about the training we just had in Pennsylvania PT. 1
In this episode of 3Point Firefighter welcomes firefighter Michelle Harris to discuss their recent training experiences. They delve into the importance of continuous training in the fire service, sharing insights from their time at a fire schoo...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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33:42

S5 E24: Wrapping up FDIC 2025 with Zach Willard
Fire Facilities General Manager Zach Willard and I have a beer and wrap up the best FDIC yet!
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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11:51

S5 E23: More FDIC this week with Eric Jones!
Jake and Eric explores the significance of fire training, focusing on the Fire First Culture and Training initiative. The speakers discuss their experiences at the FDIC, the importance of live fire training, and the need for effective training ...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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14:03

S5 E22: FDIC 2025 Jesse and Jake...again..
In this aggressive conversation, the Jake and Jesse aggressively discuss the importance of aggressive firefighter training, aggressive innovations from the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), and the aggressive significance of aggressive tra...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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15:16

S5 E21: FDIC 2025 with Chuck Gunter
FDIC 2025: Jake Barnes and Chuck Gunter discuss the importance of effective fire training facilities, focusing on the durability, maintenance, and innovations in training towers. They emphasize the need for realistic training scenarios and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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14:51

S5 E20: Michael Blum on Turnouts, Training & Firehouse Fun
Jake Barnes and Michael Blum discuss the critical aspects of firefighting, focusing on leadership, the importance of quick turnout, training, union dynamics, and the humorous side of firehouse culture. They emphasize the need for firefighters t...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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29:08

S5 E19: Michael Bloom on Growth, Service, and Setting the Standard
Jake Barnes interviews Michael Bloom, a dedicated firefighter with a rich background in the fire service. They discuss Michael's unconventional journey into firefighting, the challenges he faced transitioning from a volunteer to a career firefi...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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29:50

S5 E18: Brandon Alexander on Leading the Charge: Servant Leadership in Firefighting
In part 2, Jake Barnes and Brandon Alexander delve into the intricacies of leadership within the firefighting community. They explore the importance of servant leadership, the dynamics of mentorship, and the significance of understanding genera...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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59:00

S5 E17: Brandon Alexander: Built to Serve
In this engaging conversation, Jake Barnes interviews Brandon Alexander, a dedicated firefighter and leader at Highlander Fire Protection District. They discuss Brandon's journey in the fire service, his leadership philosophy centered on puttin...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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28:38

S5 E16: PT 2 with Shane Farmer and the importance of being mentally AND physically tough!
In this conversation, Jake Barnes and Shane Farmer discuss the importance of mental toughness, physical fitness, and community in the fire service. Shane shares his experiences with the Firefighter Challenge League, emphasizing the supportive a...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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43:34

S5 E15; The Firefighter’s Edge – Community, Fitness, and Mental Toughness with Captain Shane Farmer
In this episode of Three Point Firefighter, Captain Shane Farmer discusses his journey in the fire service, the importance of community and family, and the role of mental and physical fitness in firefighting. He emphasizes the supportive atmosp...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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29:59

S5 E14:Tech, Tactics & Tradition: Andy & Will on the Evolution of Tablet Command in Firefighting with Andy and Will
The conversation delves into the evolution and significance of Tablet Command, a firefighting technology designed to enhance situational awareness and incident management. The speakers discuss the challenges of integrating new technology into t...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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37:30

S5 E13:Firefighting, Innovation & Mutual Aid: Andy Bozzo & Will Pigeon on Tablet Command
In this conversation, Jake Barnes hosts Andy Bozzo and Will Pigeon, both experienced firefighters and co-founders of Tablet Command. They discuss their backgrounds in the fire service, the challenges posed by California wildfires, and the impor...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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27:29

S5 E12: Forging Firefighters: Mentorship, Respect, and Culture with Rob Cassamatta, Jake Fedel, and Kody Gazdag
In this engaging conversation, Jake Barnes and his guests discuss various aspects of the fire service, including the challenges of live podcasting, the importance of safety in aviation, and the transformative role of FSRI in fire service traini...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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37:44

S5 E11: Forging Firefighters: Mentorship, Respect, and Culture
In this engaging conversation, firefighters Jake Barnes, Jake Fedel, Kody Gazdag, and Rob Casamatta share their personal journeys in the firefighting profession, discussing the importance of mentorship, the treatment of new recruits, and the cu...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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28:23

S5 E10: Jake Fedel & Rob Casamatta: Rethinking Firefighter Probation
In this conversation, Jake Barnes, Jake Fedel, and Rob Casamatta discuss the probationary period for firefighters, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, training, and creating a supportive culture within fire departments. They share persona...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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32:19

S5 E9:Jake Fedel & Rob Casamatta: Firefighter Culture, Hiring Standards, and Generational Shifts
In this episode of 3-Point Firefighter, host Jake Barnes welcomes guests Rob Casamata and Jake Fedel, both experienced firefighters with a strong connection to the Northfield Township Fire Department. The conversation explores their backgrounds...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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26:17

S5 E8: Eric Merill more on training, generations, new recruits, and more! Part 2
Growing up in Nebraska, I developed a love for God, community, and service. Directly out of high school, I decided to forgo an opportunity to play NAIA college football and pursue an Associate in Fire Protection Technology, from Southeast Commu...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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58:33

S5 E7: Eric Merill and I discuss the importance to detail, training, and culture PT1
Growing up in Nebraska, I developed a love for God, community, and service. Directly out of high school, I decided to forgo an opportunity to play NAIA college football and pursue an Associate in Fire Protection Technology, from Southeast Commu...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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29:55

S5 E6: Tony Ambrosia PT2 On leading, training, and how to treat new recruits!
Tony Ambrosia has 29 years in the Fire Service and he is currently a Captain Paramedic with City of Scottsdale Fire Department. He is in his 4th year as a Training Captain in the training division. He has a bachelor’s degree from Colum...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:03:07

S5 E5: Tony Ambrosia
Tony Ambrosia has 29 years in the Fire Service and he is currently a Captain Paramedic with City of Scottsdale Fire Department. He is in his 4th year as a Training Captain in the training division. He has a bachelor’s degree from Colum...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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31:39

S5 E4: Chris Woertz and I discuss how to solve all problems in the fire service....sorta PT2
Send us a textChris has been in the fire service for 23 years. He has served as a volunteer and a career firefighter. He is currently the Assistant Chief of O...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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31:03

S5 E3: Chris Woertz and I discuss training, rookies, and generations PT1
Chris has been in the fire service for 23 years. He has served as a volunteer and a career firefighter. He is currently the Assistant Chief of Operations for Tri-Township in Indiana. He is always a student of the craft. In my “spare time” I enj...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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31:50

S5 E2: Lars Axelsson The Swedish Fire Nerd part 2
Lars Axelsson is a firefighter, former captain and battalion chief from Sweden.Today, He works with firefighting training officers all over the world. For years he has been challenging firefighters from more than 50 countries....
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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56:49
