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#121 Us vs Them
May 1, 2026
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#120 Texas Roots feat. Captain Kelcey Trotty
Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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#118 What is Experience?
Apr 10, 2026
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| 5/1/26 | #121 Us vs Them | thirdalarmcowboys.comThe podcast episode covers a range of topics related to the fire service, including supporting a mentor's political campaign, an upcoming fire summit, hands-on training, the 'us versus them' mentality, financial challenges, and salary disparities in leadership positions within the fire service. The conversation delves into the prevalent 'us versus them' mentality in the fire service, highlighting the impact of this divide on the relationship between firefighters and fire chiefs. It also emphasizes the importance of a mission-focused mindset for both firefighters and fire chiefs, offering insights into the challenges and solutions for addressing these issues.TakeawaysReal-life situations in the fire serviceImpact of leadership and promotions on firefighters Us versus them mentality in the fire serviceThe importance of a mission-focused mindsetChapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast12:27 Us Versus Them Mentality in the Fire Service19:30 Financial Challenges and Disparities in the Fire Service26:55 Salary Disparities and Leadership Positions33:04 The Role of Fire Chiefs46:36 Mission-Focused MindsetProtein and Energy Drinks:1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboysCigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboyspromo code: TAC | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | #120 Texas Roots feat. Captain Kelcey Trotty | Texas Firefighter of the YearSFFMA 4th Vice President CandidateLongview Texas Fire CaptainHeath and Kelcey talk about their Texas roots. Growing up together in Nacogdoches. Kelcey is the first Chief that hired Heath for a paid fire job. Discussion about fire service leadership and the future.Longview Fire Departments radio tower high angle rescue.thirdalarmcowboys.comcigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboysProtein-1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | #119 Lateral Transfers | Are lateral transfers good or bad?What do they mean for the future of the service?Why should we even do laterals?How should be pay?I challenge Chiefs to listen to this episode and reflect on their opinions about lateral transfers!linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboysBook Training Today-thirdalarmcowboys@gmail.comProtein-1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboysCigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | #118 What is Experience? | What is real fire experience?Do years of service count?Are you Brave?Are you the same person in real life you say you are on social media?Order your "Pick a Side" shirt today!thirdalarmcowboys.comProtein and energy drinks-1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboysCigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | #117 Calling Balls and Strikes | #117 Calling Balls and Strikeslinktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboysSmoky Mountain Wkd Registration-www.smokymtnweekend.orgStop riding the fence on everything!thirdalarmcowboys.com1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboyscigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | #116 Violent Encounters | Jake Hecht from VEST First Responder Training comes on the show to discuss his class. Violent Encounters training is now required by NFPA. ITS ABOUT TIME! We have all had issues with crazy folks on scene or drug addicts. FINALLY someone is addressing the issue! vestfirstresponder.comthirdalarmcowboys.com1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys.comcigars- paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | #115 Small Ball Ignorance | Do we even know the basics?Complacency isn't killing us in the future... its ignorance!Fire Chiefs... here is your challenge!Whats the difference between ball and the fire service?thirdalarmcowboys.com1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboyscigars-paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | #114 Policies are Killing the Service | How are policies killing todays fire service?Whats more important... your guys family or department policy?Why cant you hire enough people to fill your departments ranks?Why does the whole service see a decline in staffing and retention?Why is the civilian fire death toll increasing?thirdalarmcowboys.com1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | #113 Hope Is Not a Tactic | Firefighter critical thinking is dead....We have to teach them how to stay alive!Are you just collecting a check?thirdalarmcowboys.comMarch Mayhem Cigar PreorderPromo Code-MAYHEMWILLCALLhttps://paynemason.com/shop/handmade-cigars/event-pre-order-third-alarm-cowboys-march-mayhem-fire-conference-smoke-out/March Mayhem Shirt-https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLVJXV3ZMB07Q/checkout/RBZDCJGCYL2XYTWGEVR3RRUCLIFT Shirt- https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLVJXV3ZMB07Q/checkout/HXCG7GRDVVO5CMIGR5IH7JIC | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | #112 Composure, Character, the Company Officer | #112 Composure, Character, the Company Officerthirdalarmcowboys.comComposure even in the hard timesFirefighter Character MattersHow to set the expectations as a company officerVirtual TAC Lecture scheduled for Feb 20 2026Book your seat today at thirdalarmcowboys.com1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys (energy drinks)Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys (cigars) | — | ||||||
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| 1/23/26 | #111 The Mirror | Order your LIFT and March Mayhem Exclusive shirts today-thirdalarmcowboys.comIts time to piss everyone off! Firefighters have to do better! | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | #110 Still Goin Up | 2026 is kicking off with a BANG! What is the brand of a firefighter? Why do we let people that will openly say they could never do our job tell us how to do our job?Order your firehouse fistfights shirts today!thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | #109 Fixing Haters and Leeches | How to deal with haters and leeches in the fire service.What are hater and leeches?Since when did we stop trying to make things better?Get in on the virtual TAC Channel lecture.Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 8/22/25 |  #99 Fire Chief Civil War | Did you know there’s such a big fight between Chiefs? You are living beyond your means! Says some Chiefs across the country. Let’s talk about money in today’s fire service. Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 8/9/25 |  #97 Fast Growing Departments | Q&A style episode where I answer the question…How do fast growing departments handle the balance of needed to grow the staffing vs keeping traditions and standard alive. Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 7/2/25 |  #92 Real Professionals | What’s professionalism in the fire service? Prayers for Idaho Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 4/29/25 |  #86 Take Action | Want to be remembered? Want to promote? Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 3/27/25 |  #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 | — | ||||||
| 1/23/25 |  #77 Sacrifice | Trump is president! What does that mean for America?Let’s talk about firefighters and sacrifice. Who is really sacrificing? Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 1/19/25 |  #76 Entitlement | Entitlement in the fire service? Who is guilty? | — | ||||||
| 1/14/25 |  #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 | — | ||||||
| 12/9/24 |  #71 Taking Credibility | What happens when you quit a department? How is your credibility? Does your chief listen? Thirdalarmcowboys.com | — | ||||||
| 10/25/24 |  #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/8b15e772Linktr.ee/thirdalarmcowboys 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys Paynemason.com/thirdalarmcowboys Cigars Fire-edge.com Norsefireequipment.com (cowboy5) First line Fire service training LLC | — | ||||||
| 10/14/24 |  #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 LLCNorse Fire Equipment 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys | — | ||||||
| 9/1/22 |  Rookie Day One 101 | Do’s and Don’t of a Day 1 Rookie in the fire service. | — | ||||||
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