Heath Meredith

Third Alarm Cowboys Podcast

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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

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Heath Meredith

Episodes

#102 Be Who You Claim to Be 16.09.2025 1:02:08

Thank you to Gilmer County for bringing us out! Charlie Kirk and the fire service Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#101 Divided 10.09.2025 1:06:30

How is the fire service split? How do we fix it? Record number of submissions this year? Silver spoon firefighters? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#100 Fire Service v. Constitution 27.08.2025 56:00

Do you have freedom of speech as a firefighter? What is a public sector employee? What is hate speech? Are you a poopy pants? Thank you for 100 episodes! Thank you to the Fire chiefs that believe in the constitution! Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#99 Fire Chief Civil War 22.08.2025 1:19:43

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

#98 The Engine Operator 15.08.2025 1:05:32

This episode is a continuation of #97 Fast Growing Departments. With that I discuss how I believe the EO position is the most attacked position in the fire service. thirdalarmcowboys.com

#97 Fast Growing Departments 09.08.2025 54:05

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

#96 Feuds and Gotcha’s 28.07.2025 54:51

Q&A episode Talking shit on a department vs a chief Why is there a feud between career and volunteer firefighters? Where do policies and SOGs fit on the fireground? Facebook comments…. Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#95 Fire Service Losers 21.07.2025 1:12:57

CRINGE fistfight shirts. Debrief of San Marcos Training. Huge thank you to South Hays Fire Department for hosting training day!! Let’s talk about what a fire service loser is. What mindset gets you in the loser bracket? How are we winning today? Telling people the equipment they have or are “allowed” to have is stupid? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#94 Who is to Blame? 14.07.2025 1:11:44

The question keeps getting asked who is to blame for the devastating Texas floods. Who is to blame? I’ve spent the last week digging in and trying to find out why emergency response is such an issue in Texas. This episode I lay out the foundation of how emergency services are funded and controlled in Texas. Why departments aren’t saying yes to helping their neighbors. Share this episode with every...

#93 Destiny to Legacy Riding for the Brand feat. Idaho Fire Chief Kris Blume 07.07.2025 1:32:38

A great discussion with Chief Blume talking about today’s fire service. The mentality of riding for the brand and how it relates to the fire service. We discuss the different timelines of your career. As an Idaho fire chief, we also discussed the horrific events recently happening with the murder of first responders. Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#92 Real Professionals 02.07.2025 1:03:49

What’s professionalism in the fire service? Prayers for Idaho Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#91 The Chicago Effect 25.06.2025 1:08:21

Why did Chicago fire pass this new policy? How do we save our jobs? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#90 Normal Human Sh*t 10.06.2025 58:21

Is there something wrong with you? 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys

#89 Firehouse Fistfights 03.06.2025 39:49

What’s up with the fistfight tshirt?? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#88 Daddy Ball 23.05.2025 1:18:54

How does daddy ball in sports relate to the fire service? Why am I still a firefighter and not promoted? Do you want someone that can get your guys at your department back to the mission? Who do attorneys really work for? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#87 Hit the Wall 14.05.2025 1:19:36

What is the only acceptable way to lose firefighters from your department? What is the number one issue in today’s fire service? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#86 Take Action 29.04.2025 1:34:12

Want to be remembered? Want to promote? Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#85 US Senate 22.04.2025 1:09:26

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#84 Fire Service Pendulum feat. Chief David Rhodes 27.03.2025 1:55:49

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

#83 Fire Chief Kingdom 10.03.2025 1:20:37

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

#82 Senior Man feat. Tyler Tucker 02.03.2025 1:10:46

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

#81 Risk a lot to save a lot 25.02.2025 54:08

Risk a lot to save a lot. Risk a little to save a little. Let’s break down that phrase. Thirdalarmcowboys.com

#80 Family, Marriage, and Decision Making feat. Eric Wheaton 21.02.2025 1:32:25

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

#79 Business Model 19.02.2025 53:39

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

#78 Set the Record Straight 03.02.2025 1:17:35

Set the record straight over some personal issues.