EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 28 MIN
S5 E34: PT2 with Mark vonAppen
from 3 Point Firefighter · host Jake Barnes
Send us Fan MailIn this interview Mark Van Oppen, a seasoned firefighter with 27 years of experience in California's fire service. They discuss the importance of grounded leadership, the challenges of firefighting in wildland urban interfaces, and the evolving nature of communication across generations. Mark shares his insights on the need for chief officers to stay connected with their crews and the significance of understanding different communication styles in the fire service. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the shared experiences of firefighters and the importance of supporting one another in their challenging roles.Email me at [email protected] out our Facebook Page 3 point Firefighter Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560769894306YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv_hMC8vxrurhIunXtaJXg3 PFF Merchhttps://3-point-firefighter.printify.me/products#JakeBarnes,#3Pointfirefighter
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Send us Fan Mail In this interview Mark Van Oppen, a seasoned firefighter with 27 years of experience in California's fire service. They discuss the importance of grounded leadership, the challenges of firefighting in wildland urban interfaces, and the evolving nature of communication across generations. Mark shares his insights on the need for chief officers to stay connected with their crews and the significance of understanding different communication styles in the fire service. The conver...
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