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| S4 E39: Michael "Stickers" Goldstein discusses generational issues, RIT, and more! | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:31:50 | |
Mike Goldstein or “Stickers”. Hails from Milford NH. Love the fire service and forever a student of the craft of firemanship. I was born in Albuquerque NM, lived in Arizona for a while and then California, then finally settled on the Granite State. I pretty much grew up in Nashua, NH. I was a shit for most of my life…worked as a bouncer in a dive bar and even ran with a MC for a little bit. I always had a calling to help others though, and started my career in the first responder field in 2005 as a dispatcher for a private ambulance company. I met my future wife a few years later, and her father inspired me to become a firefighter. I got my start as a “call firefighter” in 2012 and it was all over after that…I was hooked. Ever since I started the fire service, I wanted to know everything about it. In 2018 I was hired as a career firefighter and continued to find my passion for the service. I am a staff/state instructor for the NH Fire Academy, and a bunch of other certs. I’m married to a beautiful woman and have twin girls who are 14. I’m pushing 46 and have currently been with the Derry Fire Department for almost a year. I’m very passionate about RIT, hose ops. I volunteer to help run the NH Explorer Academy every year which is incredibly rewarding. I’m also very passionate about mental health and leading a positive life style inside and outside the fire service Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S4 E38: @Trophy Dad, A.K.A. Matt Gelbach talks fitness and Assbags (ok, I talk ass-bags..) PT2 | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:01:16 | |
Matt Gehlbach has worked in Austin, Texas as a medic for a bit, then North Tahoe Fire in Lake Tahoe, California, then went to another depth called Santa Clara County Fire. Then Matt eventually landed at San Jose Fire and been loving it ever since. He started a supplement business in February called Zenith Supplements. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S4 E29: Erin McGruderTalks Adult Education PT1 | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:33:03 | |
Erin McGruder has been a firefighter/EMT for more than 20 years. She serves as a Planning Team Manager for a FEMA USAR. She is a Planning Team Manager and retired canine handler for a State USAR team. McGruder specializes in curriculum and instructor development as a fire service state training agency staff member for nearly a decade. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs and is currently studying educational psychology and adult learning at the doctoral level. McGruder is a National Fallen Firefighter Foundation Fellow and volunteers as a state advocate for the Everyone Goes Home program,. Additionally, she serves as a Director At Large for the International Society for Fire Service Instructors. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Demond Simmons | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:05:36 | |
Demond Simmons is a 25 year member of the fire service. He Started off as a firefighter-paramedic with the Burlingame Fire Department in 1997. He then was hired in 1999 with the Oakland Fire Department. Worked majority of career downtown as a company and chief officer. Currently on detail to the training division as the chief of training. Enjoy all aspects of the fire service as a public servant. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Joe Nedder | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:45:04 | |
Joe Nedder is a passionate and inspirational instructor who joined the fire service on April 2, 1977 on a small rural volunteer department. he became an instructor for the Massachusetts Fire Academy where he developed and implemented a Firefighter I/II program for Volunteers and On call firefighters. Nedder has been attending the FDIC every year for 25 years. He has taught at the FDIC every year since 2010. He has written numerous articles for Fire Engineering Magazine Volunteer Corner. Joe has authored 2 books: Rapid Intervention Crews (Jones and Bartlett) and Managing Risk in the Volunteer Fire Department: Concepts, Methods and Practices for Fire Engineering books. A self-described disciple of risk management, Nedder is on a mission to spread the word that continuous, meaningful training is necessary to be safe and work effectively as a firefighter. When you ask those who have taken one of his classes to describe his teaching style you will repeatedly hear the words knowledgeable, passionate, inspirational and fun. Nedder has been attending the FDIC every year for 25 years. He has taught at the FDIC every year since 2010. He has written numerous articles for Fire Engineering Magazine #39 Volunteer Corner. Joe has authored 2 books; Rapid Intervention Crews (Jones and Bartlett) and Managing Risk in the Volunteer Fire Department: Concepts, Methods and Practices for Fire Engineering books. A self-described disciple of risk management, Nedder is on a mission to spread the word that continuous, meaningful training is necessary to be safe and work effectively as a firefighter. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Steve McGean | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:49:06 | |
Chief McGean has spent the last 21 years as a firefighter and 10 years as a Paramedic. Steve joined the Canadian Air Force in 2001 as a ARFF, did that till 2012 when he left the military and then went to Paramedic school. Moved to Northern Alberta and worked as a Flight Medic and joined the local Volunteer Fire Department where I was appointed as Fire Chief after 9 months due to training and experience. He then left that community in 2019 and moved to Edmonton to teach medical courses. In 2021 he applied to the Iqaluit Fire dept and was hired as the assistant fire chief but after 6 months the fire chief left and I took over as Acting fire chief. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Frank Leeb | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:39:20 | |
Frank Leeb is a Deputy Assistant Chief in the (FDNY). He is the Acting Chief of Training. Frank has been a member of the FDNY since 1992 and a member of the East Farmingdale Fire Department in Long Island NY since 1983. He holds a BS degree in Fire Service Administration from SUNY and a master’s degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Mike Kennedy | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:53:21 | |
MIKE KENNEDY is a 27-year fire service veteran and chief of the Ann Arbor (MI) Fire Department. He is a CPSE Chief Fire Officer, a Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council Instructor II, and is a contract instructor for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Public Administration degree from Eastern Michigan University. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Blake Stinnett | 31 May 2022 | 00:40:35 | |
Blake Stinnett is a firefighter/paramedic at Sandy Springs Fire Department. He has been on the job for 7 years. He is currently assigned to Squad 53, which is the tech rescue house for Sandy Springs Fire. Blake is married to his beautiful bride and has two kids, Layleigh and Jack. Blake is the founder/director of a nonprofit called Next Rung, where there mission is to tackle them mental health issues of firefighters and first responders. In his spare time you can find Blake serving as an instructor with Bearers of The Oath cadre or at the gym. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Oj Kolodzielj | 10 May 2022 | 00:48:52 | |
OJ is a Capt. with Birmingham Fire and Rescue. He been with the department for 21 years. Out of those 21 years the majority of his career has been on a truck or heavy rescue company. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| FDIC 2022! | 03 May 2022 | 01:15:37 | |
What a great time at FDIC! I was able to sit down with some former guests and catch up. I hope you enjoy this episode with Tai Rondau, Mike Torres, Tim Kron, Jarod Sergi, and Aaron Adams. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Richard Wiggins | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:11:01 | |
Richard Wiggins is a medically retired Firefighter/Paramedic with17 years in Fire/EMS and is still involved in the fools. Serving for, Escambia County Fire Rescue, Navarre Beach FireDept, DOD emergency services, City of Seguin Fire Dept, and Numerous Volunteer Departments while moving around. Last year was medically retired from SFD due to ongoing heart issues following open-heart surgery. Over the last year, Richard has continued to stay involved with the fire service through the FOOLS and my involvement with Next Rung as a peer support call taker for First responders battling mental illness. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Ian Bennett | 19 Apr 2022 | 01:12:27 | |
44 years old. Married 19 years. 16 years in the fire service, all with the Seattle Fire Department. Currently a Captain in the training division. One of the leads for Seattle's live-fire cadre. Taught at the Washington State Fire Training Academy for 3 years a while back. Owner/Operator of West Coast Fire Training which I started in 2018. WCFT helps departments put on acquired structure live-fire training. You can check out the website and Facebook page for more on that. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Revisiting Kyle Romagus from 2022! | 13 May 2024 | 01:13:11 | |
If you haven't heard this episode then enjoy the walk down memory lane! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Nick Newman | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:01:54 | |
Nicholas Newman: 18 years on the Lexington, KY FD last 9 at EO5 - EC1 as a paramedic before that. Has a Bachelor’s in Animal Science from Illinois State and a Bachelor’s in Art History from Academy of Art University San Francisco. Married to A Police commander and has a 10year old son. He is currently the same age as Elvis when he died Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Kyle Romagus | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:13:11 | |
Kyle Romagus is a 19-year veteran with East Montgomery County Fire Department, oversees the training division as a Battalion Chief and is in love with engine work. Kyle owns and operates smoothbore cartel, teaches engine operations for FD tactics, CF Tactics, Oathkeepers engine cadre and is also the admin of engine company resurrection. His main goal is to spread knowledge about Engine work to anyone that will listen and to leave the job better than he found it. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Revisiting Chief Bruce DeArk | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:48:41 | |
One of my guests from season 1, Chief Bruce DeArk, passed away recently from cancer. His battle was inspiring, and Bruce gave it all he had. Ever since his funeral, he has been on my mind. He was a great guy and a great firefighter. He fought bravely and tried to inform as many firefighters as he could of the perils of our job when it comes to cancer. After he passed, I had a friend who decided to do his first colonoscopy because of Bruce’s battle. So, I thought I would re-release this podcast in hopes of new listeners finding it and hearing, in his own words, about his battle with cancer. Please get annual physicals, wear your SCBA during overhaul, wash your gear and wash your self after a fire start getting a colonoscopy at 40 and encourage other brothers and sisters to do the same. Let’s do it for Bruce. Please listen, like, subscribe and share this episode. Let’s let Bruce’s message be heard by as many firefighters as we can. A firefighter’s blood isn’t free….it costs dearly…it’s our job to make sure we don’t keep dying for the same reason Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| John Ceriello | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:28:23 | |
Captain Cirello has been with the FDNY for 34 years. Currently, he is the Capt. Rescue 1 in Manhattan. He was Involved in FDNY’s research of wind impacted fires and modern ventilation concepts from the beginning. He is also an ISFSI instructor and Underwriter Laboratories advisory panel member. He is probably most proud of his lovely bride Laura and his wonderful daughter Luchia. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Jay Bonnifield | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:08:02 | |
Jay Bonnifield is a firefighter with the Everett Fire Department in Washington, assigned to the tailboard of Engine 1 serving old downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. He has been a firefighter for 13 years, starting in suburban communities to the north of Everett prior to getting hired with EFD. Jay teaches engine company operations for Brothers in Battle, the Sno ho mish County Fire Training Academy, West Coast Fire Training, and works with Derek Roberts/Dennis LeGear on the educated engine project. His class "Anatomy Of A Push" is being presented at FDIC for 2022. Jay is a husband to an incredible wife and a father of 4 awesome kids. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Robert Ramirez | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:24:02 | |
Captain Rob Ramirez has been a student of the Fire Service for over 22 years and holds a degree in Fire Science he is a Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Safety Officer and Live Fire Training Officer. Since 2006, he has served as a Rescue Team Manager for the Department of Homeland Security F.E.M. A. U.S.A.R. Florida Task Force 2. He has been on many high-profile deployments including Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Matt Davis | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:29:34 | |
Matt Davis is from Tasmania, Australia. It's an island state of around 500,000 people south of mainland Australia. Matt started as a volunteer firefighter in 2003 and then started work as a Career Firefighter in 2009. He works in the Hobart fire brigade. The brigade looks after around 250,000 people and has four 24/7 fire stations and one 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday station. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Dave Pruitt | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:53:02 | |
David Pruitt is a lifelong learner of emergency services. As a second-generation firefighter, David has a lifetime of experience watching and learning; and he regularly implements skills, tactics, and lessons learned into his daily life. David has spent the last 19.5 years with the City of Hillsboro and currently holds the title of Major over Fire, EMS, and Special Operations. His true passion is in training and educating emergency services personnel. In the past few years, he has taken many of the city’s unoccupied structures and used them for training. The use of these acquired structures has brought national and international attention to the small central Texas town where he works. If you've been to a Nozzle Forward Class, FDIC or use 3M SCOTT fire equipment you have probably seen his work. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Jaosn Patton | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:39:54 | |
Jason Patton is a 13 career year Firefighter/Paramedic and creator of the popular video series Fire Department Chronicles which amassed 3.1 million followers and over 150 million views. Jason is also the Vice President of Fire Department Coffee, a board member and spokesperson for the Heroes Cup which works with NHL teams such as the Boston Bruins to raise money for First Responders in need. Jason also represents Banyan Treatment Centers as an advocate for First Responders seeking help for Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Dave Mellen | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:15:44 | |
David Mellen is a 23-year student of the fire service and has been a Paramedic for 17 years. David currently serves as a career Firefighter/Paramedic in a suburb of the Kansas City metro area as well as Captain with the Reno Township Fire Department in Leavenworth County. He previously served as a lab instructor for the Johnson County Community College Fire Science Program and has sat on several review committees for fire training publications. David is an instructor at FDIC, Firehouse Expo, and several other state and local fire schools as well as the owner of Valor Fire Training. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S4 E27: FDIC Bonanza pt 2 | 06 May 2024 | 00:32:02 | |
We wrap FDIC 2024 with Chris Wiggins and Zach Willard! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Chris Kessinger | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:46:27 | |
Chris Kessinger has been a student of the craft for 17 years, currently holding the role of Lieutenant with the City of Riverside Fire Department. Chris serves as the lead instructor and owner of Citizens First Fire Training in addition to the role of training officer/instructor for numerous schools, training facilities and departments. Chris has a deep passion for this job and making sure that the blue-collar traditions of our foundation stay alive and well. As an active member for the Central Ohio FOOLS chapter, Chris is able to continually spread those traditions and keep our service headed in the right direction. His passion, that one thing on the job that drives his soul will always be with truck company operations. Be aggressive in the search, aggressive in throwing ladders, aggressive in ventilation but most of all be aggressive in LOVING the job! Those core values are what Chris lives by. Chris is a nobody from nowhere that just loves the job and spreading the passion everywhere he goes. Our citizens are our absolute number 1 priority, anything other than that is simply unacceptable. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Tai Rondeau | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:46:58 | |
Tai Rondeau brings over 16 years of knowledge and experience ranging from his time as a volunteer firefighter to two career departments. Tai currently serves as a firefighter/ paramedic for the City of Milwaukee, Engine 34/Med13. He also teaches for Take the Door Training LLC, affiliated with the Brew City F.O.O.L.S., and has taught/assisted at several fire conferences and fire schools across the nation. Lastly, he is associated with Leatherhead Tools helping with tool research and development. He shares a great passion for the fire service and still loves learning and bettering his skill set. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Chief Brandon Skaggs | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:09:12 | |
Chief Brandon Skaggs of the Clarksville Fire Department in Indiana. He started in the fire service when I was 18 years old as a volunteer firefighter for Clarksville Fire and was given an opportunity of a lifetime to become a career firefighter in 2003. Brandon has been chief for the last 6 years. He really enjoys being part of public education events, Command training and multi agency drills. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Devin Craig | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:52:21 | |
Devin Craig is a 20 plus year veteran of the fire service. He has been with a department north of Houston Texas since 2003 and an officer since 2007. He spent 7 years as a lead fire instructor at the largest fire academy in the nation He is a proud member of the Georgia Smoke Diver Association. and is now co-owner of Train or Die Fire Service Training. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Eric Dreiman | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:40:00 | |
Eric has been a firefighter since 1990. He has served in every rank from firefighter up to division chief. He is currently the Chief of Training at the Indianapolis Fire Department. He holds multiple fire and EMS certifications and has a Bachelor’s of Science from Indiana University and a degree in Fire Science from Vincennes University. Eric teaches at FDIC, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse World and other regional fire conferences. He is a contributor to Fire Engineering magazine. He travels across the U.S. teaching classes and has taught 1000's of firefighters over his career. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Kaleb Mauzy | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:40:50 | |
Kaleb Mauzy joined the fire service in 2000, starting his career with the U.S. Forest Service at the Sierra Vista Ranger District, working as a wildland firefighter. After 5 years with the Forest Service, in late 2005 he transitioned into structure firefighting with the Fry Fire District located in Sierra Vista, AZ. Upon getting hired with the Fry Fire District, he built out their wildland program and served as the wildland team coordinator until he was promoted to the position of Battalion Chief. As Battalion Chief, he is responsible for the district’s special operations program (which includes TRT, Wildland, Hazmat, and SWAT medics), the part time employee program, as well as employee training. Battalion Chief Mauzy holds many certifications including Technical Rescue Technician, NWCG Strike Team Leader, and Hazmat Technician. He is also a member of the Cochise County Incident Management Support Team and sits on the regional policy committee. As the fire districts training chief, Chief Mauzy schedules and coordinates all fire districts trainings as well participating in a leadership role in the regional training committee which includes the command training center, firefighter training, and live fire trainings. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Josh Chase Again! | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:57:32 | |
Josh Chase is a fire Lieutenant with Norfolk Fire Rescue, and is a 15 year veteran of the fire service. He has a passion for leadership and strengthening firefighters to lead at the informal level. Josh has authored a couple of books with his latest book being Jump Seat Leadership: The Lead Yourself Workbook and his first fire service book: Jump Seat Leadership: The guide to informal leadership. He believes in leading yourself before leading others and that you do not need a bugle to lead in the fire service. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Jesse Marcotte | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:02:15 | |
Jesse is the Training Chief for a fire department in Southeast Michigan, where he has served since 2002. He is passionate about taking an innovative approach to training and continuing education. He has presented at various state and national conferences and enjoys learning as much as he can about the fire service. Jesse has a master’s degree in Public Safety & Emergency Management and is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s Fire Staff & Command School. He is an Instructor I, Blue Card IMS Instructor and an ISFSI Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires Instructor. He places an emphasis on building construction, fire dynamics, strategic level command and operational readiness. He is an active member of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and is currently the Committee Chair for the Mentoring/Coaching Initiative. He also serves as a member of the recently launched Professional Development Task Force, and was awarded the ISFSI President’s Service Award in 2021. As an instructor, Jesse specializes in curriculum design, educational methodology and educational technology. He was also an original member of the Western Wayne County USAR Team where he served as a Rescue Specialist, Team Leader and Training Coordinator. Jesse continues to seek out new ways to develop, master and maintain the many skills needed by today’s fire service providers. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Cameron Kiyokawa | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:46:23 | |
Cameron grew up on an orchard in Hood River Valley, started volunteering as a high school student. Spent 7 seasons with Oregon Department of Forestry before moving to Baker City (OR) to take a Firefighter/EMT job. THEN HE Took a Training/Safety Captain job at North Whidbey Fire & Rescue (WA) where he spent 12-months rebuilding the training division and constructing a 1,700 sqFt class A training facility. Then he moved back to Baker City as the Division Chief of Training. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Brian Zaitz | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:53:28 | |
Brian Zaitz is a 21 year student of the fire service, currently serving as the Assistant Chief of Operations and Training for the City of Kirkwood Fire Department. Brian is an active fire service instructor, teaching for the Tri-County Training Consortium and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. His passion for training continues as he is the current President of the St. Louis County Training Officer’s Association, is a current Governor appointed member of the Missouri Fire Service Training and Education Commission for the state of Missouri as well as the current Second Vice President of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. Brian is a credentialed Chief Training Officer as well as Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He holds several degrees including a Masters of Science in Human Resource Development and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Brian has authored several articles on fire officer leadership, basic training and fire ground tactics and has instructed at numerous conferences and seminars to include the Les Lukert Conference, Missouri Winter Fire School, the Metro Atlanta Firefighters Conference and the Fire Department Instructors Conference. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S4 E26: FDIC 2024 Bonanza!!! | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:29:17 | |
I got to talk to so many awesome people at FDIC! We discuss training towers and live burns!!! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Michael Torres | 22 Nov 2021 | 01:09:58 | |
Michael Torres is a 23 year veteran of the fire service. Mike is a firefighter paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department (Truck 20 ) Americas Truck . He also serves as a candidate instructor at the Quinn Fire Academy. Mike was a Captain and training officer for the Hometown, Illinois Fire Protection District. Mike's life is dedicated to the preservation of tradition and continued development of the fire service. He serves as an instructor throughout Illinois. Serving for the Elgin Community College, Take The Door Training, Engine House Training, FDIC Hot Instructor, Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) and Prairie State College fire science program. Mike is a member of Illinois Task Force 1, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. In his free time, Mike volunteers for local charities and donates instruction time with the south side F.O.O.L.S. A fraternal organization dedicated to the fire service. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Nick Peppard | 15 Nov 2021 | 01:56:32 | |
Nick Peppard is a 16 year student of the craft. Nick is currently a Captain at the Holley-Navarre Fire District in Santa Rosa County, FL and is assigned to Engine Co. 41 on the District's west side. Nick is also a Paramedic with Lifeguard Ambulance Service, is an adjunct instructor at the Northwest Florida State College Fire Academy, and is the owner/operator of North Florida Fire and EMS Training, LLC. Nick holds numerous fire service certifications and holds two A.S. Degrees in Fire Science and EMS Technology as well as an A.A. Degree. Nick is currently working on completing his Bachelor’s degree program at Waldorf University, and is President of the North Florida Fire Expo on Okaloosa Island, FL. Nick is co-host of the Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast with Sean Duffy of Build Your Culture. Nick is Vice President of IAFF Local #4695. He is a recently published author with Fire Engineering Magazine. He is very passionate about training and helping others better themselves so that we can all better fulfill our oath to serve and protect THEM. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Uncle Larry Conley | 08 Nov 2021 | 01:09:48 | |
Captain Larry Conley is a 29 year veteran of St Louis fire. He and his brother were the keynote speakers for this years FDIC. An amazing speech that you can find on youtube. Its called powerless. He has been the keynote speaker for multiple conferences. He is an instructor for the ISFSI. He and his glue crew have a podcast on fire engineering called The Larry Conley Show. Finishing his degree on Columbia Southern. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Rob Blasetti | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:10:37 | |
Rob Blasetti is currently a Lieutenant assigned to the Field Training Section of the Fire Academy at a large metro fire department in Northern Virginia and a member of VA-TF1/USA-1 Urban Search and Rescue Team. Before moving to Virginia, Rob worked for the City of Cape Coral Fire Department in Florida, where he held the rank of Battalion Chief of Operations with extra responsibilities of Special Operations. Since 2006, Rob has been sharing with firefighters around the country, the effects environmental and mechanical stress has on decision making on the fire ground. Rob has taught various national and regional fire conferences. Blasetti is a presenter for the National Olympic Committee for sports psychology, member of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) and Athena Institute for education and research Conference on Psychology Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Bassel Ibrahim | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:13:52 | |
Bassel Ibrahim is a 17-year student of the fire service, currently serving as the Company Officer of Engine 1 on the Orlando Fire Department, Bassel started his career in Volusia County, FL. Spent most of his time on Special Operations units (Orlando Heavy Rescue 1 & Tower 6, Volusia Squad 35 & 23) and was a member of FL Task Force 9 for 7 years. He is a Florida Smoke Diver, Georgia F.L.A.M.E.S graduate and teaches Truck Camps, VES and RIT operations at many conferences around the country (Orlando Fire Conference, Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo, FDIC, Firehouse Expo, Fire Rescue East, Bridgeport fire expo and BOTO Conference etc.) Bassel has a passion for training and fitness. He leads the Orlando FD new hire PT programs; the Orlando competition teams which won multiple RIT Competitions, is a Lion’s Den member of the Scott FF Combat Challenge and teaches the USAR series at the state level. Bassel has also presented his Lecture titled: “One Bad Day” Proactive RIT Operations at many fire departments and FOOLS’ chapters in the state of Florida, Georgia and Texas. He also has taken part in podcasts with Cigars City FOOLS, Truck Company Misfits, National Rescue Consultants and on The Scrap (Firehouse Vigilance), and is a published writer for Fire Engineering. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Aaron Adams | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:50:02 | |
Aaron Adams is the president of Fire Facilities and Tactical Training Systems Inc. He draws on his experience and industry knowledge from both public sector service and private business leadership. Starting his public service career in the Chicago area he joined the police department in Skokie, IL as a police officer and worked as a scout/sniper on the Tactical Intervention Unit and a field training officer. He moved over to the fire service in Palatine, IL and retired after working as a firefighter paramedic, arson investigator, rescue diver, also serving as the dive training coordinator and President of IAFF Local 4588. He moved into private business in the construction manufacturing industry and concurrently accepted a Governor and State Fire Marshal’s appointment to serve as a fire service representative on a safety committee for the state of Illinois for the past decade. Aaron understands the value of the safe, consistent, quality training evolutions firefighters need to build skills and stay sharp. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Jacob Johnson | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:48:36 | |
Jacob is a 21 year “journeyman” of the craft. Starting at Katy Volunteer Fire Department as a Junior Explorer Post Firefighter at 15 years old. He was basically a glorified water boy for all the firefighters who were on the scene of a fire, but he was able to train with them every week and ride the apparatus when there was an open seat. Throughout the years He has moved up in the ranks and changed departments in 2007. He was one of the original full time members ever hired by the Pearland Fire Department where He currently sits today as a proud member of the B shift as a Battalion Chief. He has taught at numerous schools around Texas and has started traveling over the last year to teach his mentoring class. He is very proud to be apart of FD Tactics under Chief Howard Rinewalt who gave him his start in presenting his class. He is first a Husband and a Father to a beautiful family back home. Wife Lauren and son Luke. He enjoys hunting and playing golf on his days off. If you can't find him there He will be in his office at home enjoying a book, magazine or podcast with a glass of Jameson in hand. The fire service is his passion but Mentoring and seeing others succeed is what drives his soul and defines his mission. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Matt Backeberg | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:48:07 | |
Matt Backeberg is the training chief for Cheyenne Mountain complex. He served in the USAF as a firefighter. Matt has dedicated his life to the fire service and continues to pass on his passion for the job. I served with Matt in Saudi Arabia and we quickly became good friends. We lost touch over the years and because he spells his name funny, I had a hard time tracking him down. I finally found him and reconnected. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Sean Duffy | 27 Sep 2021 | 01:17:00 | |
Sean Duffy is a 16 year student of the craft and a Firefighter Paramedic for the City of Wyandotte in Southeast Michigan. He is a Co-Founder of Build Your Culture, Co host of Make Due Suburban Fireman podcast and the unlock your culture webcast. He has an Associates in Fire Science and holds many professional as well as technical certifications. Sean is also an active member of the Marion County Fools chapter and enjoys passing on knowledge gained from real world experiences, in an effort to leave the fire service better than he found it. He strongly believes in realistic fire training and preparation in order to have the most successful outcomes possible both on and off the fireground. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Melanie Clark | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:46:19 | |
On October 11, 2018, Hanover County Fire-EMS experienced the tragic LODD of Lt. Brad Clark. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S4 E24: B.J. Breecher discusses RIT,training, being able to do the job pt.2 | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:38:30 | |
BJ Breecher is a 15 yr fire service veteran spanning volunteer, private ems, part-time, and career roles, wildland and structural firefighting. He is currently a career Firefighter/AEMT at the Deforest Windsor Fire and EMS department in Deforest, Wisconsin and a Leiutenant for the City of Verona Fire Department in Verona, Wi. He also serves as a board member for the Brew City FOOLS. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Chief Tod Chambers | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:52:53 | |
Fairbanks Fire Department Chief Tod Chambers has 29 years of fire service experience in Alaska. He has experience as a volunteer firefighter and has career experience from firefighter to fire chief, serving with North Pole Fire Department, Fairbanks Fire Department, University Fire Department, and Capital City Fire Rescue. He has trained a wide variety of classes and courses for local departments, the University of Alaska, and the State of Alaska since 1994. He is a strong advocate for realistic and effective training. Tod is a member of local, state, and national fire service organizations, and serves on the board of directors for a local non-profit service organization for adults with developmental disabilities. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Chief Eddie Buchanan | 09 Aug 2021 | 01:03:22 | |
Eddie Buchanan began his fire service career in 1982 and is an assistant chief with Hanover Fire & EMS in Richmond, VA. He is a past president of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors and is the 2015 recipient of the George D. Post, Instructor of the Year Award from the ISFSI. He serves on the executive advisory board of Fire Engineering Magazine and FDIC and is author of the Volunteer Training Officer's Handbook from Pennwell Publishing. He serves on the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Service Training and the NFPA 1700: “Guide for Structural Firefighting” Committee. He is a past board member of the Volunteer/Combination Officer's Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and serves on a variety of advisory boards and committees for the fire service industry. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Peter Van Dorpe | 28 May 2021 | 00:56:27 | |
I get to sit down with PVD himself! Well, we were on zoom..anyway. We talk about his life as a Chicago firefighter and his progressions through the ranks. He discusses the strike that CFD had and how it affected his hiring. His time as training chief and a lot more. He is a fantastic guy and LOVES sharing his knowledge. I think thats what makes him so good and being the ISFSI President! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||