Teaching what it takes in the mind to be a successful firefighter
Want to be remembered? Want to promote? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Relationships are more powerful than a 1500 GPM pump! Fire service is a service. The organization isn't there for the organization. Would you drain the swimming pool before making entry? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
At no point did you give up your freedom of speech to become a firefighter.Who are these Chiefs that given an oath to protect the citizens at all costs but do not believe in the constitution of the United States? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
This episode we discuss many aspects of the fire service paid and volunteer. Today's volunteer service and how rank should be handled. What do you owe the fire service and the community. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Risk a lot to save a lot. Risk a little to save a little.Let's break down that phrase. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Chief Eric Wheaton from the great state of Florida. Expert in Vent Enter Search and truck ops joins us on the podcast to discuss his decision making process as a chief. How to balance family and the fire service. Trust and honesty in a marriage. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Fire service business model. What's the business model is for the Fire Chiefs today. Accountability for decisions and performance. How to improve your department. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Set the record straight over some personal issues.
Trump is president! What does that mean for America?Let's talk about firefighters and sacrifice. Who is really sacrificing? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Long discussion about the California fires. Today's status of leadership in the US fire service. A call for all Americans to get involved in your fire department.Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Being a firefighter is real life. It takes a lifetime to get there. Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
Let's take a look in the mirror and move forward in 2025!!! How do we make our departments successful in the new year? How do me become good at our positions?? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Make decisions and own them. You don't have to be the expert on everything and own when you aren't. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
What happens when you quit a department? How is your credibility? Does your chief listen? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We have got to understand that snakes in the fire service only shed their skin to get bigger! Holidays are hard on people. We have to take care of them. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Volunteers and EMS in the Fire Service. Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
What does it mean to earn it?? Our fire Thursday could have been worse. You all saw the pics. It's time we get really focused in this industry. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Hurricane victims need our help! https://gofund.me/8b15e772Get your asses out and vote tomorrow!!! So you think you have integrity? Well what does that really mean? Are you stepping up and speaking for what you believe in? What are you saying at the table and station? Thirdalarmcowboys.com Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Norsefireequipment.com (cowboy5)Fire-edge.com First Line Fire Service Training LLC
We have to start painting a vision for departments. Leaders must be in the game to win. What's your nation championship game? Are you standing up for the little guy? What does your character say about you? Hurricane victims https://gofund.me/8b15e772Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys Cigars Fire-edge.com Norsefireequipment.com (cowboy5) First line Fire service training LLC
Firefighters… the job has been earned by those before us. It's time to fix things and stand on our principles. This is a MUST LISTEN for everyone that wears a uniform. Anytime you violate your own morals or principles to make someone else happy. You are lying to yourself, which makes you lose respect and self-esteem.Thirdalarmcowboys.com 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys First line Fire service training LLC Fire-edge.com Norsefireequipment.com
The Firehouse vs. Fire Station. Volunteers vs. Career. The next generation and where we are headed as an industry. Thirdalarmcowboys.com Fire-edge.com First Line Fire Service Training LLCNorse Fire Equipment 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys
How much is one life worth? if it was your child or grandchild, what would you spend to save their life? Our thoughts and prayers go out to the hurricane victims and their families. Stories of lessons learned on disaster, response, preparedness, or lack thereof. Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys Fire–edge.com First line fire service training, LLC Norse fire equipment.com Follow us on Spotify and Apple podcast. Share and leave a review!
Earned vs expected respect. How to be respected in today's fire service.
What I think about DEI in the fire service. 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Hardest episode I've ever recorded. Firefighter mental health, alcohol use, meds, burnout, etc. linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
Family and the fire service. Politics of leaders. SHIFT SCHEDULES thirdalarmcowboys.com
Trust is a serious thing. Trust from the community. Trust in each other. We must also be able to trust the leaders in the IAFF. thirdalarmcowboys.com
Firefighters and college degrees. Consequences for incompetence and neglect. Thirdalarmcowboys.com Go sign the petition Change.org/shawnryanshow
Deep episode on where we are as firefighters. Too many of you want to quit. Thirdalarmcowboys.com sign the petition change.org/shawnryanshow
Too many departments only plan for basic calls. Stuck on the common denominator of stupid firefighters.
Father's Day. It's about the members. Isolation is the enemy. #thirdalarmwives linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
PRs and clean trucks aren't building station pride. You are more than an employee number. Love the community by being part of it.
Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys Why fire departments are in a cycle that causes egg shells. How to fix the issues and get accountability.
Announcing subscribers. Early access to shows. Questions for guests.
Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys Great conversation! Fire service cowboys are the professional elite. Seat assignments and their importance. Chief egos. Family and brotherhood of the fire service. The importance of the OATH.
Let's talk about firefighters and formal education. Chiefs and education. How the system is really set up.
Why am I hard on fire chiefs? How do I feel about overtime?
Are you at a department that repeats the same cycles? Staffing crisis, leadership issues, etc. you keep handling the issues the same way. It's time to do something different.
What are you modeling to the next generation? How bad behavior has changed the fire service
IAFC new initiative. What the kitchen table is really like and how to get people in the door.
Introducing the TAC fight team's new member #thirdalarmfighter. Discussion about the next generation of today's fire service. Coaching. Being a Dad. Sharing stories from working on the East side.
Blue collar job vs education driven job? Promotions, culture, family, etc. Deep conversation on what matters in today's fire service.
The real reason why firefighters work multiple jobs. FB survey on TAC page had over 87% of guys are working multiple fire jobs.
If I can't trust you to do this little things how can I trust you on scene? We hear that question all the time. Well let's talk about the little things.
Chronic Staffing issues. Leadership characters and certs. TAC Team updates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heath-meredith/support
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