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| S5 E36 : My PTSD Journey Part 2 | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:16:28 | |
I hope this emphasizes the importance of early communication and relationship-building with first responders in crisis management. It discusses the necessity of mental health resources, the role of community support, and strategies for effective crisis response. https://www.frsn.org/ https://institutesofhealth.org/ptsd-in-first-responders/ https://www.nextrung.org/ Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S5 E35: I talk about my PTSD part 1 | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:17:20 | |
I talk about my personal journey with PTSD as a firefighter, discussing the symptoms he experienced, the stigma surrounding mental health in the fire service, and the lack of support he faced. He reflects on the impact of his experiences on his family and his struggles with coping mechanisms, ultimately emphasizing the importance of seeking help and breaking the silence around mental health issues in the profession. https://www.frsn.org/ https://institutesofhealth.org/ptsd-in-first-responders/ https://www.nextrung.org/ Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S5 E26: Michelle Harris Part 2 | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:24:23 | |
firefighter training, mental health, fire service, forcible entry, live fire training, ladder work, firehouse culture, peer support, resilience, fire service psychology In this episode of Three Point Firefighter, host Jake Barnes discusses various aspects of firefighter training, including the upcoming Fire Service Psychology Association conference, reflections on recent training sessions, and the importance of mental health in the fire service. The conversation covers practical skills like forcible entry and live fire training, as well as the camaraderie and culture within firehouses, including humorous pranks. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E28 3PFF's 100th episode with Corley Moore! P1 | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:38:35 | |
I am so excited that I was able to make it to 100 episodes!! Thanks to all the listeners! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E26 Part 1 with Danny Beauvais | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:20:41 | |
I started as volunteer FF in Spring Valley NY back when I turned 18 at Rockland Hook & Ladder Dept 17 (Also the same department where recently Jared Lloyd lost his life at Evergreen Terrace Apartments.) My parents decided to move after 9/11 as it affected my dads limo business and we came to North Carolina. In Carolina I found a volunteer department to join and remained an active volunteer for 13 years climbing to the rank of Asst Chief Of Training before I got married and moved. I got hired in Mooresville in 2007 while also remaining an active volunteer. I’ve been assigned to an Engine company for most of career until last year when I decided it was time for a change and transferred over to a Ladder company. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E25 Jared Vermeulen on his book The Modern Fire Officer Part 2 | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:31:18 | |
Jared is a Captain with Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served for over 15 years. He is a first-generation firefighter that entered the fire service in 2007 after working as a paramedic for a local ambulance company and hospital. Jared Specializes in hazardous materials, rope rescue, trench rescue, confined space, and heavy extrication as a part of his department's regional hazmat team for Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. Jared is the author of the book “The Modern Fire Officer” which is intended to help officers create and motivate hardworking healthy crews and prepare for the many challenges they will face while providing top notch internal and external customer service. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E24 Jared Vermeulen on book "The Modern Fire Officer" Part 1 | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:29:27 | |
Jared is a Captain with Boca Raton Fire Rescue where he has served for over 15 years. He is a first-generation firefighter that entered the fire service in 2007 after working as a paramedic for a local ambulance company and hospital. Jared Specializes in hazardous materials, rope rescue, trench rescue, confined space, and heavy extrication as a part of his department's regional hazmat team for Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. Jared is the author of the book “The Modern Fire Officer” which is intended to help officers create and motivate hardworking healthy crews and prepare for the many challenges they will face while providing top notch internal and external customer service. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E23 More Eric Jones and Social Media and Firefighting Part 2 | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:36:48 | |
Eric Jones joined the fire service in 2006 and has served as a volunteer, part-time and full-time firefighter. Eric is currently a Captain and Training Officer with the Scottsburg Fire Department in southern Indiana. Captain Jones is passionate about continuing education and training in the fire service. He has worked with several organizations including the IFIA (Indiana Fire Instructors Association), FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference), IDHS (Indiana Department of Homeland Security) and more developing programs, conducting training and education boards. Captain Jones was awarded the 2022 Indiana Fire Instructor of the Year by the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and has published articles on Social Media Impacts in the Fire Service, Responsibilities of Fire Service Leaders and Personal and Professional Assessments in the Fire Engineering magazine Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E22 Eric Jones Discusses training Part 1 | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:27:00 | |
Eric Jones joined the fire service in 2006 and has served as a volunteer, part-time and full-time firefighter. Eric is currently a Captain and Training Officer with the Scottsburg Fire Department in southern Indiana. Captain Jones is passionate about continuing education and training in the fire service. He has worked with several organizations including the IFIA (Indiana Fire Instructors Association), FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference), IDHS (Indiana Department of Homeland Security) and more developing programs, conducting training and education boards. Captain Jones was awarded the 2022 Indiana Fire Instructor of the Year by the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and has published articles on Social Media Impacts in the Fire Service, Responsibilities of Fire Service Leaders, and Personal and Professional Assessments in the Fire Engineering magazine Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E21 More Ian Bennet and the importance of live fire training | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:49:16 | |
Part 2 with the man, myth, and legend! After promotion to Lieutenant, he became a recruit instructor and taught there for two years. Every Seattle recruit class conducts live fire training in an acquired structure, and it was in preparation to become a recruit instructor that Ian became obsessed with acquired structure training. Ian founded WCFT after being asked by several outside agencies to assist with live fire training in acquired structures and realizing that there was a need to bring this specific skill set to departments without the resources to develop it on their own. Ian is committed to continuing education for himself and others and is dedicated to providing high quality, professional, and positive training for his students. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E20 Ian Bennet. We talk 1403 and some wish list stuff for the new version coming out | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:39:39 | |
Part 1 with Ian Bennet. He is one helluva 1403 guru! After promotion to Lieutenant, he became a recruit instructor and taught there for two years. Every Seattle recruit class conducts live fire training in an acquired structure, and it was in preparation to become a recruit instructor that Ian became obsessed with acquired structure training. Ian founded WCFT after being asked by several outside agencies to assist with live fire training in acquired structures and realizing that there was a need to bring this specific skill set to departments without the resources to develop it on their own. Ian is committed to continuing education for himself and others and is dedicated to providing high quality, professional, and positive training for his students. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E19 Part 2 with Chief Scott Thompson on Leadership and Bed Wetting! | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:38:57 | |
Chief Thompson joined the volunteer fire service in 1981. He began his paid career in Plano, Texas in 1986. Over the course of his career, he has worked with several progressive fire service organizations. Chief Thompson is passionate about suburban fire operations So much, so he literally wrote the book on it. It’s called: The Functional Fire Company: Positioning Small Groups for Success and Survival. Thompson has been a hands-on, workshop, and classroom presenter at the (FDIC) since 2002. Chief Thompson is currently the fire chief in The Colony, Texas Fire Department and he owns and operates Functional Fire Company LLC and fireserviceleadership.com. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E18 Part 1 with Chief Scott Thompson on Culture, Leadership, and The Colony FD | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:32:20 | |
Chief Thompson joined the volunteer fire service in 1981. He began his paid career in Plano, Texas in 1986. Over the course of his career, he has worked with several progressive fire service organizations. Chief Thompson is passionate about suburban fire operations So much, so he literally wrote the book on it. It’s called: The Functional Fire Company: Positioning Small Groups for Success and Survival. Thompson has been a hands-on, workshop, and classroom presenter at the (FDIC) since 2002. Chief Thompson is currently the fire chief in The Colony, Texas Fire Department and he owns and operates Functional Fire Company LLC and fireserviceleadership.com. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S5 E25: Michelle Harris and Myself talk about the training we just had in Pennsylvania PT. 1 | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
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 school that focused on thermal imaging, forcible entry techniques, and live fire scenarios. The conversation highlights the significance of hands-on training, effective communication, and the camaraderie built among firefighters during such events. They also touch on the lighter side of training, including the concept of 'dirty' and 'clean' lobby beers, and the humorous moments that arise in the fire service. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E17 Ljay Geist on Passion and Taking Care of the Community. | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:40:33 | |
Part 2 with Ljay! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E16 Ljay Geist Part 1 | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:35:50 | |
LJay Geist is a firefighter with the Garden City, KS Fire Department. He started as a volunteer in Oklahoma and quickly knew he wanted to do this full time. He is an instructor for the recruit academy at his department and a full time student of the craft. You can find him speaking in Oklahoma and Nebraska over the next four months at different conferences. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E15 More Leadership and "Not-Knowers" Discussion P2 | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:31:25 | |
Dena Ali is a battalion chief with the Raleigh (N.C.) Fire Department. Prior to becoming a firefighter, she served five years as a police officer. She has a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina Pembroke, where her research focused on firefighter suicide. Ali is an adjunct instructor with the NFA and the founder and director of North Carolina Triangle Peer Support. She is an avid fitness enthusiast and cyclist, and was recently named the 2022 Remarkable Women Winner for Central North Carolina. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E13 "Firefighters" coasting through their career | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:09:33 | |
The one job where lazy shouldn't exist may exist more than we think. Coasters are those "firefighters" that use the fire house as a day off. Don't like 'em...don't need 'em. We need to identify them and help them find their way back. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E12 Part 2 with Andy Starnes on Brotherhood and Hurt Feelings | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:25:56 | |
Andy Starnes is a lifelong student of the fire service and has been involved with the fire service as a volunteer since 1992 and as a career firefighter since 1998. He is a fire service website contributor on the topics of thermal imaging, fire behavior, leadership, behavioral health, and faith-based devotions. He also is the founder of Bringing Back Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization designed to encourage and provide guidance for firefighters in the area of behavioral health, counseling, and more. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E11 Part 1 with Andy Starnes on the mental aspect of our job | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:26:15 | |
Andy Starnes is a lifelong student of the fire service and has been involved with the fire service as a volunteer since 1992 and as a career firefighter since 1998. He is a fire service website contributor on the topics of thermal imaging, fire behavior, leadership, behavioral health, and faith-based devotions. He also is the founder of Bringing Back Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization designed to encourage and provide guidance for firefighters in the area of behavioral health, counseling, and more. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E10 Smoke Divers and more with Justyn Fraize Part 2 | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:33:33 | |
Part 2 of my conversation with Justyn Fraize. We finish with his favorite fire house prank. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E9 Attitude,Resiliancy, and Mind Set with Justyn Fraize Part1 | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:24:51 | |
Justyn has been a husband to his wife Angela for 20 years and has a son in college and a daughter in high school. Justyn is a 23 year veteran of the fire service and is currently assigned to Squad 18 in The Colony Tx as an Apparatus Operator. He is an adjunct instructor for the North Central Texas College fire academy and has taught at various other conferences conferences around the country. Justyn has an A.A.S. in Fire Science Technology, is certifed as a Master Firefighter and Instructor, an active member of the H.O.T. FOOLS and active member of the Georgia Smoke Divers Association.(GSD #950). Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E8 Trench Rescue talk with Mike Wallingford Jr. | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:48:57 | |
Mike Wallingford Jr. is a Captain with Jeffersontown Fire and EMS currently assigned to a HazMat Engine. He is also the Safety Director for Flynn Brothers Construction which is a large Construction and Paving company in Louisville, KY. Working in these two industries has helped Mike identify the need for further education in the fire service of the preplanning needs that construction sites pose. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E7 What is your legacy in the fire service? | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:15:58 | |
Have you ever thought about your legacy in the fire service? Is legacy something we should even think about? In this podcast I talk about legacy for you and your department and you in the fire service!' Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S5 E24: Wrapping up FDIC 2025 with Zach Willard | 20 May 2025 | 00:11:51 | |
Fire Facilities General Manager Zach Willard and I have a beer and wrap up the best FDIC yet! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E6 Some officers dont care about you. | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:14:51 | |
Do you work for an officer that says "I would doing anything to keep my people safe!" are they full of crap? I talk about those officers that use that phrase to make themselves feel better and put no effort behind it. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E6 Part 2 of my interview with Kiel Samsing.. More OODA Loop and firehouse pranks! | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:30:05 | |
Part 2 Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E5 Decision Making and the OODA Loop with Kiel Samsing Part 1 | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:31:35 | |
Part 1 Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E4 Quit calling someone a good firefighter! | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:17:12 | |
We need to consider what a good firefighter is before we throw around the phrase "good firefighter" I talk about how important it is to save that phrase for those who truly earn it! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E3 David Rhodes Part 2 | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:45:07 | |
Part 2 David is a 37-year fire service veteran retired from the Atlanta, Georgia Fire Department. He currently works for Clarion Events as the Content Strategist on the editorial team for the Fire and Rescue Group that manages Fire Engineering and Fire Apparatus and Equipment magazines and the (FDIC). He is a Chief Elder for the Georgia Smoke Diver Program, a member of the (FDIC) Executive Advisory Board, a Hands-on-Training Coordinator for the FDIC conference, and author for Fire Engineering Magazine, and Fire Apparatus and Equipment Magazine, authored the Hump Day SOS column for Fire Rescue, an adjunct instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy, and Advisory Board Member Emeritus for Underwriters Laboratory Firefighter Safety Research Institute and a Board Member of the Firefighter Air Coalition. He served as an Incident Commander for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency – Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team was a Task Force Leader for the Georgia Search and Rescue Team. He is president of Rhodes Consultants, Inc. which provides public safety training, consulting, and promotional assessment centers. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E2 David Rhodes Part 1 | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:40:07 | |
David is a 37-year fire service veteran retired from the Atlanta, Georgia Fire Department. He currently works for Clarion Events as the Content Strategist on the editorial team for the Fire and Rescue Group that manages Fire Engineering and Fire Apparatus and Equipment magazines and the (FDIC). He is a Chief Elder for the Georgia Smoke Diver Program, a member of the (FDIC) Executive Advisory Board, a Hands-on-Training Coordinator for the FDIC conference, and author for Fire Engineering Magazine, and Fire Apparatus and Equipment Magazine, authored the Hump Day SOS column for Fire Rescue, an adjunct instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy, and Advisory Board Member Emeritus for Underwriters Laboratory Firefighter Safety Research Institute and a Board Member of the Firefighter Air Coalition. He served as an Incident Commander for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency – Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team was a Task Force Leader for the Georgia Search and Rescue Team. He is president of Rhodes Consultants, Inc. which provides public safety training, consulting, and promotional assessment centers.
Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S3 E1 Lets talk about TRAINING! | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:21:12 | |
Welcome to season 3! On today's episode I talk about the dreaded "T" word: TRAINING! Take a few minutes and listen! Email me your thoughts an ideas. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S2 E47 Eddie Steele | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:46:24 | |
Husband to Bethany, his supportive fire wife and father to Kelsey, my smart, beautiful 17 daughter. 14 yr Firefighter /Paramedic rank with the historical Weatherford TX Fire Department (1876). Assigned to Truck 1 Squad 1. Served with several fire departments as volunteer, part time and career. It took 6 years to get on to a career Department. Failed Paramedic school 3 times before passing and tested for Weatherford for 10 years before finally getting hired. Former Instructor at The Weatherford College Regional Fire Academy and current President of the Frontier F.O.O.L.S. TX chapter. I can never give back enough to the Fire Service what it has given to me. I love Firefighters and absolutely love learning from and teaching fundamental Firemanship. He was awarded the FOOLS International Dana Hannon award for 2022. This award is given in honor of Dana Hannon. Dana Hannon was a F.O.O.L.S. member, FDIC HOT class instructor, and member of the FDNY. Dana was killed on September 11, 2001. This award is given to a F.O.O.L.S. member who shows a true passion for training his Brother and Sister firefighters. Through training we can ensure that our Brothers and Sisters will have the knowledge and skills that will protect them on the job. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S2 E46 Leadership in the Fire Service | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:19:27 | |
How is leadership like pornography? We discuss that and how leadership if different throughout the ranks. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S2 E45 Ryan Rodriquez | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:32:03 | |
Ryan Rodriquez is a firefighter, paramedic, husband, and father. He is an Arizona native and a graduate from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in fire service administration. He is an avid reader, loves to exercise, loves movies, and loves learning new things. He is the writer, producer, and host of the IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast and offers online courses geared toward helping people get hired with a fire department as well as helping fire service organizations build trust and integrity through accountability. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S5 E23: More FDIC this week with Eric Jones! | 12 May 2025 | 00:14:03 | |
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 facilities. They emphasize the value of continuous learning and the role of community in the fire service. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| S2 E44 Clay Magee | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:51:02 | |
Clay is an instructor with Magic City Truck Academy and a Lieutenant with Birmingham Fire and Rescue (AL). Clay began his career with the East Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department in 2004. He holds a Bachelors from Mississippi State University and a Masters in Emergency Services Management from Columbia Southern University. He has been published in Fire Engineering and Firemanship and contributes to Fire Engineering Community. He is an organizer of Deep South Fire Conference. He has taught HOT at the Alabama Fire College, LSU FETI, Metro Atlanta Firefighters Conference, Firemanship Conference Portland, CFT Conferences, and multiple departments across the state of Alabama. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| How to keep motivated | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:17:44 | |
Today I reflect back on my shitbag days and when my motivation for the fire service started to wane. I talk about the things I did to get it back and how I fell in love with fire service all over again. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Jason Hoevelmann | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:08:18 | |
Jason Hoevelmann is a career fire chief with the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District and has been a career firefighter for 26 years. Chief Hoevelmann lectures and presents nationally on leadership, management, command and tactics and is a contributor to Fire Engineering and serves on the FDIC advisory board. He is co-owner of Engine House Training and has written two books, “No Exceptions Leadership” and “The Company Officer.” Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Marc Aloan again! | 15 Aug 2022 | 01:05:24 | |
Marc comes back for another podcast! Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| John Cuomo | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:56:12 | |
John M. Cuomo is a firefighter\paramedic, author and owner of Wild Bull Media, Inc. With over 20 years as a firefighter, John is passionate about the fire and police communities and the service they provide to our country. In his career, John served as a driver/engineer, lieutenant, and captain and stepped up as EMS chief, battalion chief, and training chief. He also served as a fire and police department pension representative for 10 years. John has a new book out, LEADERSHIP REFINED BY FIRE. When he is not reading books or collecting Spider-Man comics, John is currently working on a new book about PTSD and mental health within the fire service, a subject he considers a priority. With more advocacy, John hopes to reduce the stigma associated with PTSD. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he now lives in Florida with his wife and children. Learn more at wildbullmedia.com. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Adam Brenner | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:49:56 | |
Captain Adam Brenner is a fire fighter at Millburn, NJ Fire. He has a degree from New Jersey City University bachelors Fire Safety. John j Masters of Public Administration/ Emergency Management. In the summer of 2000 he did an internship with one of his professors, Lt. Kevin Malley who ran the Health and Fitness unit in FDNY. Since then he has been a passionate advocative for firefighters health and well being. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Nick Morgan | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:50:55 | |
Nick Morgan, Captain with the St Louis MO Fire Department; total of 38 years in the fire service. Started with Worthington Volunteer Fire Department in a suburb of Louisville KY in March of 84, went into the USAF in October of 86 and was a USAF Firefighter until February 91. Came back home, rejoined Worthington fire until August 91, also worked for the KY State Reformatory during that time as a Corrections Officer. Was hired by the St Louis Fire Department on August 5th, 1991. Worked on Quint engines, Quint Ladder Truck, Heavy Rescue Squad, and the Airport; Was promoted to Fire Captain Oct 28th of 2010; had assignments to Engines, Quint Aerial Platform; Fire Investigation Unit, and lastly Truck (Quint) 30 and my current assignment at Engine 31. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Revisiting Aaron Fields Again! | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:31:52 | |
Originally published on April 19th, 2021. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter | |||
| Adam Neff | 12 Jul 2022 | 01:22:18 | |
Adam Neff currently serves as Assistant chief of training and operations at the Nixa Fire Protection District in SW Missouri. Adam's fire service career started 28 years ago as a cadet volunteer and still loves going to fires. He has worked his way up the ranks serving in the capacity of a firefighter, driver operator, company officer, and battalion chief. Adam holds a Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Center of Public Safety an Associate’s degree in Fire Service Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Master’s degree in Emergency Services Management, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Adam has presented at regional and national conferences on personal development and leadership. Adam is a founding member of the Ozark Mountain F.O.O.L.S and is the founder of the Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb. 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 | |||
| S5 E22: FDIC 2025 Jesse and Jake...again.. | 05 May 2025 | 00:15:16 | |
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 training facilities. They aggressively emphasize the need for aggressive data-driven training methods, the aggressive role of culture in the fire service, and share aggressively effective training techniques and drills that enhance aggressive firefighter skills and aggressive teamwork. Chapters 00:00 03:05 06:01 08:57 12:00 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 | |||