Third Alarm Cowboys Podcast
Teaching what it takes to be a successful firefighter on and off the job. Having real life conversations about topics that most people refuse to talk about. Thirdalarmcowboys.com Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys
Thu, March 27, 2025
#84 Fire Service Pendulum feat. Chief David Rhodes
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
Mon, March 10, 2025
#83 Fire Chief Kingdom
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
Sun, March 02, 2025
#82 Senior Man feat. Tyler Tucker
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
Tue, February 25, 2025
#81 Risk a lot to save a lot
Risk a lot to save a lot. Risk a little to save a little. Let’s break down that phrase. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Fri, February 21, 2025
#80 Family, Marriage, and Decision Making feat. Eric Wheaton
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
Wed, February 19, 2025
#79 Business Model
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
Mon, February 03, 2025
#78 Set the Record Straight
Set the record straight over some personal issues.
Thu, January 23, 2025
#77 Sacrifice
Trump is president! What does that mean for America? Let’s talk about firefighters and sacrifice. Who is really sacrificing? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Sun, January 19, 2025
#76 Entitlement
Entitlement in the fire service? Who is guilty?
Tue, January 14, 2025
#75 American Fire Service is Burning
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
Tue, January 07, 2025
#74 It’s Real Life
Being a firefighter is real life. It takes a lifetime to get there. Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
Fri, January 03, 2025
#73 The Little Things
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
Tue, December 17, 2024
#72 Nut Up and Own Your Sh*t
Make decisions and own them. You don’t have to be the expert on everything and own when you aren’t. Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Mon, December 09, 2024
#71 Taking Credibility
What happens when you quit a department? How is your credibility? Does your chief listen? Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Wed, November 27, 2024
#70 Snakes in the Service
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
Mon, November 18, 2024
#69 The Upside Down View
Volunteers and EMS in the Fire Service. Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
Mon, November 11, 2024
#68 The Job
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
Mon, November 04, 2024
#67 You have Integrity?
Hurricane victims need our help! https://gofund.me/8b15e772 Get 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/thirdalarmcowboys 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Norsefireequipment.com (cowboy5) Fire-edge.com First Line Fire Service Training LLC
Fri, October 25, 2024
#66 Where are we going?
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/8b15e772 Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys Cigars Fire-edge.com Norsefireequipment.com (cowboy5) First line Fire service training LLC
Sun, October 20, 2024
#65 Listen up Liars
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
Mon, October 14, 2024
#64 Firehouse vs. Fire Station feat. Drew Goings
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 LLC Norse Fire Equipment 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys
Mon, October 07, 2024
#63 One Life Worth
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!
Mon, September 30, 2024
#62 Respect- Earned vs. Expected
Earned vs expected respect. How to be respected in today’s fire service.
Tue, September 17, 2024
#61 D.E.I. In the Fire Service
What I think about DEI in the fire service. 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Thirdalarmcowboys.com
Thu, September 12, 2024
#60 Sept. 12, 2001 Fire Service
Sept. 12 America and the fire service
S2 E59 · Mon, September 02, 2024
#59 The Firefighter Identity feat. Chad Hodgins
Hardest episode I’ve ever recorded. Firefighter mental health, alcohol use, meds, burnout, etc. linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
S2 E58 · Thu, August 22, 2024
#58 Fire Schedules
Family and the fire service. Politics of leaders. SHIFT SCHEDULES thirdalarmcowboys.com
Sun, August 18, 2024
#57 Firefighters, Trust, and the IAFF
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
S2 E56 · Fri, July 26, 2024
#56 Firefighter College
Firefighters and college degrees. Consequences for incompetence and neglect. Thirdalarmcowboys.com Go sign the petition Change.org/shawnryanshow
S2 E55 · Wed, July 24, 2024
#55 Cowboys Can’t Quit
Deep episode on where we are as firefighters. Too many of you want to quit. Thirdalarmcowboys.com sign the petition change.org/shawnryanshow
S2 E54 · Thu, June 27, 2024
#54 F*ck the Common
Too many departments only plan for basic calls. Stuck on the common denominator of stupid firefighters.
S2 E53 · Wed, June 19, 2024
#53 Family
Father’s Day. It’s about the members. Isolation is the enemy. #thirdalarmwives linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
S2 E52 · Sat, June 08, 2024
#52 Clean Trucks and Toilets Isn’t Station Pride
PRs and clean trucks aren’t building station pride. You are more than an employee number. Love the community by being part of it.
S2 E51 · Mon, May 27, 2024
#51 Fire Chiefs vs. Administrators
Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys Why fire departments are in a cycle that causes egg shells. How to fix the issues and get accountability.
Bonus · Wed, May 22, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT
Announcing subscribers. Early access to shows. Questions for guests.
S2 E39 · Thu, May 16, 2024
#39 Why Do You Work Multiple Jobs?
The real reason why firefighters work multiple jobs. FB survey on TAC page had over 87% of guys are working multiple fire jobs.
S2 E50 · Wed, May 15, 2024
#50 Fire Service Cowboys feat. Chief Scott Thompson
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.
S2 E49 · Wed, May 08, 2024
#49 Firefighter Education System
Let’s talk about firefighters and formal education. Chiefs and education. How the system is really set up.
S2 E48 · Sun, April 28, 2024
#48 Get Out of the Office and Get on the Truck
Why am I hard on fire chiefs? How do I feel about overtime? linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys
S2 E47 · Sat, April 06, 2024
#47 Do Something Different
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.
S2 E46 · Sun, March 17, 2024
#46 Broke A** Firefighters
Numbers and stats. Firefighter pay.
S2 E45 · Thu, March 07, 2024
#45 Repeated Cycles
What are you modeling to the next generation? How bad behavior has changed the fire service
S2 E44 · Sun, March 03, 2024
#44 Write Them Off
Let’s talk about haters closest to you
S2 E43 · Mon, February 19, 2024
#43 If You Want Inclusivity Set Standards
IAFC new initiative. What the kitchen table is really like and how to get people in the door.
S2 E42 · Sun, February 04, 2024
#42 I’ll Put My Name On It
Work references and everything it means
S2 E41 · Sat, February 03, 2024
#41 Next Generation feat. EO Clay Morse #thirdalarmfighter
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.
S2 E40 · Fri, January 26, 2024
#40 Blue Collar vs Education feat. Assistant Fire Chief Chad Costa
Blue collar job vs education driven job? Promotions, culture, family, etc. Deep conversation on what matters in today’s fire service.
S2 E30 · Sun, January 21, 2024
#38 Pride and Ownership vs Resume Building
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.
S2 E37 · Fri, January 05, 2024
#37 Mandatory Overtime
Chronic Staffing issues. Leadership characters and certs. TAC Team updates
S2 E36 · Sat, December 23, 2023
#36 Truthful Talks
Policies and laws. Uncomfortable conversations. Merry Christmas.
S2 E35 · Tue, December 05, 2023
#35 Family and the Fire Service ft. Josh Chase (Jumpseat Leadership)
Let’s talk about having a family and being a firefighter. Marriage and parenthood. Josh Chase tells his story of being a husband and father while being a firefighter. Dealing with hardships and grief. Sharing lessons learned and the goal of becoming better.
S2 E34 · Wed, November 29, 2023
#34 Experience vs. Exposure
Let’s talk about real experience
S2 E33 · Wed, November 22, 2023
#33 Happy Thanksgiving Do the Little Things
Have a safe Thanksgiving. Bring be the brotherhood by doing the little things. Fix the staffing issues by doing the little things.
S2 E32 · Fri, November 17, 2023
#32 Fire Department Game of Thrones
TAC Team announcement!! Fire department game of thrones for positions.
S2 E31 · Mon, October 30, 2023
#31 Standards and Changing Sh*t
New ideas and the fire service. How does it change the team. Plus some nutrition education about protein.
S2 E30 · Sat, October 14, 2023
#30 Who Are We Hiring? Ft. Chief Dave Robertson
Fire-edge.com Chief Dave Robertson on the show to talk about fire departments hiring practices. Today’s Fire Chiefs. Certs.
S2 E29 · Sat, October 07, 2023
#29 Steal the Joy
Best job I ever had. Leadership, trauma, decisions.
S2 E28 · Sun, October 01, 2023
#28 Rural America Comes to the City
Real discussion over rural American values that are needed everywhere. Sometimes you have to dig for that next inch.
S2 E27 · Mon, September 25, 2023
#27 TAC Announcements/ I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead PT. 2
Major announcements of the latest TAC team changes. Stats on sleep!
S2 E26 · Mon, September 11, 2023
#26 I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
Firefighters and sleep
S2 E25 · Sat, September 02, 2023
#25 Adjustments
We have to make adjustments on the fly. In our lives and on the job. Your health depends on it.
S2 E24 · Sun, August 20, 2023
#24 Don’t Pass the Buck. Sh*t Happens.
Plan for the shit that happens.
S2 E23 · Sun, August 06, 2023
#23 Bumper Stickers and Bullsh*t
Learn to protect yourself. Professional workplace. The IAFF. Kingdoms of Chiefs.
S2 E22 · Mon, July 31, 2023
#22 Sue Happy
Let’s talk about lawsuits and the fire service. Laws policies and rules.
Bonus · Mon, July 24, 2023
ATTENTION LOUISIANA
Captain RJ Knepp has a fight in New Orleans Aug. 12. Firefighter owned businesses.
S2 E21 · Sun, July 23, 2023
#21 What it’s all about feat. Chief Dennis Reilly
Talk with a Chief about promotions, leadership, fire service culture
S2 E20 · Fri, July 14, 2023
#20 Fire Service Warriors
Major issue at my local department hits the papers. What the IAFF is meant to do vs what it actually does.
S2 E19 · Tue, July 04, 2023
#19 July 4th feat. Blake Meredith
Changing departments with experience
S2 E18 · Sat, June 17, 2023
#18 United We Stand Divided They Win
Deep discussion about fire chiefs. Fire department tax boards. We must unite as crews.
S2 E17 · Sat, June 10, 2023
#17 How to Mesh and How to Train
Blending crew members. Training crew members. EMS and fire stations.
S2 E16 · Fri, June 02, 2023
#16 Chain of Command 101
Explaining the chain of command and why we use it UP AND DOWN
S2 E15 · Tue, May 30, 2023
#15 It’s Just F*cking Words
The ultimate sacrifice of Memorial Day. Firefighters are America’s bravest. We lead the country. Remembering Danny Dietz
S2 E14 · Wed, May 24, 2023
#14 Wash Your A**
Fitness. Professionalism.
S2 E13 · Wed, May 17, 2023
#13 Master Your Position
Becoming a master of your position on the crew. No matter the rank you must do these things.
Thu, May 11, 2023
Test
Test test
S2 E12 · Thu, May 11, 2023
#12 Sh*t Departments
Why departments become shitty and how to fix it.
S2 E11 · Sat, April 29, 2023
#11 Let’s Talk Tactics
In the spirit of FDIC 2023 the podcast talks about tactics. Being more situationally aware and how to make that happen. Tactics that will save those precious seconds on scene that we need.
S2 E10 · Fri, April 21, 2023
#10 Aggressive as Sh*t
I hope y’all are ready for this weeks episode… not for the faint of heart or feelings. This episode may not make friends but it needs to be heard and talked about. We talk about family, mental health, and brotherhood. Why are YOU doing to walk the talk? Firefighters are Americas bravest!! It’s time to start living the title.
S2 E9 · Mon, April 10, 2023
#9 Code of Honor. Leadership Boundaries.
Set boundaries for yourself. Live by a code of honor. Times get tough for everyone, but you do what’s right and keep pushing forward.
S2 E8 · Sat, April 01, 2023
#8 What the Truth has do to with Leadership
Recent conversation with a TACChannel listener. No Fire Chief has the authority to take away your rights as an American. I share the story when a chief told me the truth and it changed our relationship forever.
Tue, March 21, 2023
Third Alarm Cowboys Modern Age
Website launch episode!
S2 E7 · Sun, March 19, 2023
#7 Bridging the Generation Gap in the Fire Service
Leadership from a parenting mindset. How to bridge the generation gap in the fire service by being open minded and understand what exactly is at stake.
S2 E6 · Sun, March 05, 2023
#6 What’s Your Leadership Style…Winning?
Launch of Third Alarm Cowboys T-shirts announcement! Leadership talk kitchen table style.
S2 E5 · Sun, February 26, 2023
#5 Hurting Taxpayers
Short education on fire departments hurting the themselves and the tax payer. How American history ties it all together.
S2 E4 · Thu, February 09, 2023
#4 Captain RJ Knepp From the Rig to the Ring Chase Your Dreams
Captain Knepp back to talk about his upcoming pro boxing fight. Chasing dreams and goals in and out of the fire service.
S2 E3 · Wed, January 04, 2023
#3 New Year New Hope
Explains goals for new year. Accountability for a fire department.
S2 E2 · Tue, November 29, 2022
#2 MONEY MONEY MONEY
Firefighter owned and operated businesses. We operate off the trust of those that have come before us. Tax money trail. Fire chief kickbacks and referrals exposed financial plans of those out for themselves. Fire captain screwing the system to bump his pension and the expense of those he works with.
S2 Enull · Thu, November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving/RIP Mr. Williams
Happy Thanksgiving to all first responders, health care workers, and everyone who is working a shift through the holiday. I want everyone to have a great holiday and stay safe. Tribute to the legacy of Mr. Williams may you RIP and lessons taught ripple throughout generations. Fire Chief arrested by FBI for stealing from pension fund.
Bonus · Tue, November 15, 2022
2022 Midterm Results/Congrats Chief Phillips
Thank you to everyone that got out and voted! Your voice is important. Diving deep into a truth talk about the fire service lynch mob. We have become a snake pit of bad morals. Congrats to a Houston Fire Department legend Chief Phillips
Bonus · Mon, November 07, 2022
Midterm Elections Thoughts
Words of wisdom for voting tomorrow
S2 E1 · Thu, November 03, 2022
#1 Captain RJ Knepp The Rig to the Ring
Captain Knepp in the house discussing leadership, crew integrity, relationships, fatherhood, and mental health. Amazing episode!!
S2 E1 · Sat, October 29, 2022
Welcome to the TAC Channel
Welcoming everyone back to the podcast. Discussing the new name and direction of content of the podcast. It’s cool to be a badass performing firefighter.
Bonus · Mon, October 17, 2022
Public Service Announcement
PSA/Housekeeping discussing the future of the show and changes coming.
S1 E11 · Thu, October 13, 2022
Morals and Manhood-Finances, Fatherhood, and F*cking
Tailboard Misfits talk about being a firefighter thats smart about finances. Fatherhood as a firefighter, and making babies. Getting down and dirty at the fire station.
S1 E10 · Sat, October 08, 2022
Morals & Manhood-We Bleed Red, White, and Blue
Tailboard Misfits talk about being a strong man by being an American. Know what your rights are. We believe in freedom and the stars and stripes.
S1 E2 · Sun, October 02, 2022
Reality of the Job
Getting started talking about one of the major problems of the fire service
S1 E9 · Wed, September 14, 2022
Beers & a Batt Chief feat. Sean Black
Misfits crew sit down with Batt Chief Sean Black. We discuss being a good and moral man in todays fire service. Mature decision making, finances, relationships, etc.
S1 E8 · Thu, September 08, 2022
Morals and Manhood 1
Start of Manhood series. Diving into the heart, soul, and mind of the man that makes a successful firefighter.
S1 E7 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Rookie Day One 101
Do’s and Don’t of a Day 1 Rookie in the fire service.
S1 E6 · Tue, August 30, 2022
Hurricane Harvey 5 Year Anniversary
Recognition for those that worked during Hurricane Harvey. Leadership and operational lessons learned. What the next generation to take with them into the future.
S1 E5 · Sat, August 13, 2022
Experience & Bullsh*t
Strong language- serious discussion over what real fire experience is!
S1 E4 · Sat, August 13, 2022
Retention and Recruitment 2.0
Diving in deeper into hiring firefighters and keeping them!
S1 E3 · Thu, August 04, 2022
Retention and Recruitment
Just breaking the ice on a major fire service issue.
S1 E1 · Wed, August 03, 2022
Tailboard Misfits Podcast Intro
Introducing the team and our goal for this firefighter podcast
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