3 Point Firefighter

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

  1. 1d ago

    The Hard Calls: Accountability and Leading Your People | Mike Kennedy, Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail Mike Kennedy and I continue with the hard parts of leading people: working with the union, turning good ideas into work the department can sustain, and making careful personnel decisions. We finish with practical ways to prepare for the chief's job before the promotion. Our earlier conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1412497/episodes/10744647-mike-kennedy Presented by Fire Facilities: https://www.firefacilities.com/ Contains adult language. #3PointFirefighter #MikeKennedy #FireServiceLeadership #firefacilities Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  2. Oct 19

    What Nobody Tells You About Being Fire Chief | Mike Kennedy, Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail 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 into building trust with the city and union, then choosing a shared priority people can actually move forward. Presented by Fire Facilities: https://www.firefacilities.com/ Contains adult language. #3PointFirefighter #MikeKennedy #FireServiceLeadership #firefacilities Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  3. Oct 14

    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 chiefs, and chiefs who come after them? Dr. Candace Ashby explains why her national message resonates across departments, how the 90% can neutralize destructive behavior, and why peer accountability matters more than another memo from headquarters. She also discusses building a learning culture, backing officers who make good-faith decisions, separating discipline from punishment, and continuing to fight for her people even after the first five attempts fail. This is leadership from the bottom up: honest conversations, clear expectations, correction without humiliation, and the willingness to look in the mirror before blaming everyone above you. Dr. Ashby has more than 35 years in the fire service and serves as a Battalion Chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department. She holds a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership and is President of Key Fire Investigations and ELITE Public Safety Consulting. This episode contains adult language. 3 Point Firefighter is sponsored by Fire Facilities. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  4. Oct 7

    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—and she does not pretend she was always on the right side of it. Candace explains how she became checked out during the first half of her career, what changed after her department consolidated with Indianapolis Fire, and why the other 90% must stop giving destructive people an audience. The conversation moves into company-officer responsibility, failed promotional systems, officer development, accountability, and the uncomfortable truth that nobody is coming to save your firehouse. Dr. Ashby has more than 35 years in the fire service and serves as a Battalion Chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department. She holds a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership and is President of Key Fire Investigations and ELITE Public Safety Consulting. This episode contains adult language. Apparently firefighters occasionally cuss. We have notified the proper authorities. 3 Point Firefighter is sponsored by Fire Facilities. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  5. Sep 30

    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 recognition, and lessons earned over decades in the fire service. From a roof collapse narrowly avoided to the 10-minute / 2,000-gallon rule, this episode is about reading conditions, owning decisions, and keeping the fire service alive. Arthur Ashley has served in the fire service since 1986 and retired from the Lexington Fire Department in 2024 after 30 years. He is an FDIC HOT and classroom instructor, co-author with Chief Jim Silvernail of The Non-Traditional Truck Company, co-creator of Truckie Talk, and owner/instructor of Street-Smart Tactics and Truckie-Talk Training. Thanks to Fire Facilities for sponsoring 3 Point Firefighter. #3PointFirefighter #ArthurAshley #IncidentCommand #FirefighterLeadership #FireFacilities Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  6. Sep 23

    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 traditional ladder truck. They dig into truck-company culture, aggressive search, ventilation, RIT preparation, leadership, and the responsibility every firefighter has to contribute beyond the assignment. Arthur Ashley has served in the fire service since 1986 and retired from the Lexington Fire Department in 2024 after 30 years. He is an FDIC HOT and classroom instructor, co-author with Chief Jim Silvernail of The Non-Traditional Truck Company, co-creator of Truckie Talk, and owner/instructor of Street-Smart Tactics and Truckie-Talk Training. Thanks to Fire Facilities for sponsoring 3 Point Firefighter. #3PointFirefighter #ArthurAshley #TruckCompany #FirefighterTraining #FireFacilities Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  7. Jun 8

    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 and friends to talk building a strong training culture from the top down. First up, Chuck Gunner — Decatur Training Supervisor and Highlander Fire’s go-to rope and training guru — shares why a great training facility is only as good as the culture behind it, the power of leading by example, and staying motivated even when you’re a “bag of shit” some days. Then Jake catches up with Chief John Beebee from Central Mat-Su Fire & Rescue in Alaska about wildland/structural interface challenges, their incredible training towers, and how forestry automatically responds to structure fires. Finally, Pete Michelak from Northville Township Fire talks about leaving a department for better culture, revolutionizing search & rescue tactics (including tripod position, victim removal, and oriented search), overcoming training pushback, and creating flow state on the fireground. Real talk, hard-earned lessons, and plenty of firefighter wisdom. 🔥 Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

  8. May 11

    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 challenges and triumphs of modern fire service, exploring how logistics, leadership, and innovative training shape the future of firefighting. Chris Wiggins, known for his strategic approach to department leadership, shares insights from his experience in transforming logistics and training into key drivers of success. Scott Wallace brings a wealth of knowledge in resource management and team resilience, offering practical advice for building strong firefighter teams. Kevin Milan, a pioneer in fire service education, discusses the evolution of training standards and the importance of continuous improvement. Together, these experts provide a comprehensive look at the fire service landscape, offering actionable strategies for firefighters, supervisors, and chiefs alike. Whether you're on the front lines or in a leadership role, this podcast equips you with the tools to enhance your department's performance and culture. Tune in to discover how passionate leadership, strategic resource use, and a commitment to learning can prepare you for tomorrow’s challenges, today. Email me at 3pointFirefighter@Gmail.Com Check out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306 YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg 3 PFF Merch https://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products #JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter

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

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  • Creator
    Jake Barnes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 3 Point Firefighter
  • Show Website
    3 Point Firefighter

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