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3 Point Firefighter

Jake Barnes
Fire Service
Firefighting
Firefighter Training
Training
Mentorship
Leadership
Fire Department
Fire Training
Professional Development
Fire Facilities
Training Methods
Community Service
Tablet Command
Live Fire Training
Fire Service Culture
Generational Differences
FDIC
Firefighter Culture
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Training Techniques

This podcast is for driven firefighters that want to be better and make the fire service better!

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Being chief changes the job—and the conversations at the kitchen table. Mike Kennedy joins me to talk about the work crews don't see, the loneliness of the role, honest feedback, and applying the same rules to everyone. We also get ... more

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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 chiefs, and chiefs who come after them?

Dr. Candace Ashby explains why her national... more

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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—and she does not pretend she was always on the right side of it.

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Captain Arthur Ashley returns for Part 2 with a candid conversation about fireground decision-making, command triggers, accountability, retirement, crew recognition, and lessons earned over decades in the fire service. From a roof c... more

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Recent Guests

Candace Ashby
Dr. Candace Ashby, leadership expert and firefighter leader
ELITE Public Safety Consulting
Episode: Stop Blaming the Chief: Leadership from the Bottom Up | Dr. Candace Ashby, Part 2
Arthur Ashley
Guest, founder of Street-Smart Tactics and Truckie Talk organizer
Street-Smart Tactics / Truckie Talk
Episode: S6 E10: The Non-Traditional Truck Company with Arthur Ashley - Part 2
Chuck Gunner
Former training chief / current Decatur training supervisor (lieutenant)
Decatur Fire Department
Episode: S6 E8: FDIC PT3 Chuck Gunter, John Beebee, and Pete Michelak
John Beebee
Chief Beebee of Central Mat-Su Fire Department
Central Mat-Su Fire Department, Alaska
Episode: S6 E8: FDIC PT3 Chuck Gunter, John Beebee, and Pete Michelak
Pete Michelak
Firefighter/Instructor with Northville Township
Northville Township Fire Department
Episode: S6 E8: FDIC PT3 Chuck Gunter, John Beebee, and Pete Michelak
Scott Wallace
Battalion Chief
Riverside Fire Department, Ohio
Episode: S6 E7: FDIC 2026 Part 2 Chris Wiggins, Scott Wallace, Kevin Milan
Tony Ambrosia
Firefighter; instructor and ISFSI advocate
Scottsdale, Arizona Fire Department
Episode: S6 E6: FDIC 2026!! Part 1
Justice Dulinsky
Firefighter and trainer from Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne Fire Department
Episode: S6 E3: Justice Dulinsky P2
Justice Delinsky
Guest, firefighter trainer and instructor
Fort Wayne Fire Department (training division)
Episode: S6 E2: Justice Dulinsky: Elevating Firefighter Training and Leadership PT 1

Host

Jake Barnes
Host of 3 Point Firefighter; frequent host discussing training, leadership, and fire service culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • One of the Best!

    Truly one of the best Fire Service podcast shows available! Jake is passionate for the fire service and training and has a great sense of humor. He interviews the well known Fire Service leaders as well as those not so well known but are trying to make their own departments better! Very insightful and enjoyable conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sportsman 65201
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Jake gives a warm, exciting, intelligent interview. His love for the fire service pours out of him and his knowledge of the subject makes for an excellent interview. I highly recommend !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smurfteer
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast If Your Into And Want To Better The Job

    Great podcast with a funny and deeply caring host with really great interviews. Jake’s sense of humor is spot on and live how he f’n curses 👍🏾 and admits his faults but tries to get better everyday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neg_Marron85
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun and Insightful

    I enjoy listening to Jake as a host, he has a great sense of humor while still being able to share a lot of great content. Good guests, good host, and good podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crew 1st Culture
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's warmth and humor combined with deep fire-service knowledge.
Guests are described as top-tier leaders and practical, down-to-earth instructors.
Show is commended for insightful, actionable conversations about training and culture.
Audience notes strong sponsorship integration that supports credible training infrastructure discussions.

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S4 E42: PT 2 with Lacey Marcotte, Culture, and Mung Beans
Q: What was your experience being a new person basically three times? Were they vastly different? Were they fairly the same?
Lacey shares that her experiences were vastly different, noting that Northville provided a welcoming and supportive environment, contrasting sharply with other departments she worked at.
S4 E42: PT 2 with Lacey Marcotte, Culture, and Mung Beans
Q: How do they know that? How do they figure out the three C's?
Lacey explains that many candidates come from fire service backgrounds, often from failing organizations, so they build rapport and trust based on shared experiences.
S4 E42: PT 2 with Lacey Marcotte, Culture, and Mung Beans
Q: When it comes to like, when you're talking about culture, who do you think has the biggest influence on culture? Is it the administration, or do you think it's mostly the rank and file?
Lacey believes that the majority influence on culture comes from rank and file, as they are the ones who shape the internal dynamics of the fire station.
S5 E14:Tech, Tactics & Tradition: Andy & Will on the Evolution of Tablet Command in Firefighting with Andy and Will
Q: What has been the biggest obstacle in getting Tablet Command off the ground?
The biggest obstacle is introducing new technology into a field with a long-standing tradition, where many are resistant to change.
S5 E14:Tech, Tactics & Tradition: Andy & Will on the Evolution of Tablet Command in Firefighting with Andy and Will
Q: How does the application work if I have poor connectivity?
The application requires connectivity for updates, but it functions as a standalone tool if connectivity is lost, allowing resource management without CAD integration.

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What is 3 Point Firefighter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting firefighting-focused show that centers on training culture, leadership, and practical operations. Across episodes, hosts and guests explore topics like training facilities, live-fire drills, cross-department collaboration, and the human side of the job—from mentorship and career development to coping with PTSD and keeping crews engaged. The content often weaves in sponsor messages related to training infrastructure, making it useful for fire departments seeking scalable learning assets and for vendors serving the training space. A standout pattern is the emphasis on realistic, hands-on education, leadership development, and building durable, people-centered fire service culture.

Noteworthy is the consistent blend of field ex... more

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Recent guests on 3 Point Firefighter include:

1. Candace Ashby
2. Arthur Ashley
3. Chuck Gunner
4. John Beebee
5. Pete Michelak
6. Scott Wallace
7. Tony Ambrosia
8. Justice Dulinsky

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