Tac Channel

ALL FIREFIGHTERS- CAREER AND VOLUNTEER

Tac Channel

LET'S ADDRESS THE CULTURE OF TODAYS FIRE SERVICE. COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS: WHY WE DO THE JOB, WHO ARE FIREFIGHTERS, HOW TO TRAIN, UPHOLDING THE OATH, DECISION MAKING, PERSONAL STORIES, AND MUCH MORE. WE WILL IGNITE THE LOVE OF THE JOB AND BRIDGE SOME GENERATIONAL GAPS IN YOUR DEPARTMENT. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Training is based on the Third Alarm Cowboys Podcast. Real life situations in your stations and personal life. Covering topics like leadership, promotions, relationships, and finances. We will discuss what it takes to be successful firefighter in today's fire service. Everyone attending this class will learn how important firefighters are and what the public demands from us

Heath attended fire academy in 2008 and began his fire service career in East Texas. He worked as a duty crew member and volunteer while working full time in EMS. In 2014, Heath went to work in the Houston, TX area . He was promoted through the ranks from rookie firefighter, senior firefighter, Engine Operator and Captain. He served as station Captain for 6 years. During that time he was an instructor for dozens of rookie firefighters and drivers. Heath was a ride-up Battalion Chief for 3 years performing command for many various incidents. In 2021, Heath went to work as an industrial firefighting rescue/Captain in one of the world’s largest methanol plants. Midway through 2023, Heath made the decision to return to the Houston, TX area as a firefighter. Throughout his career Heath worked with many amazing people from different backgrounds. Heath developed his own leadership style learning from good and bad examples in his career. Integrity, Honesty, and the Courage to do what’s right are what drives him to continue this mission with the Third Alarm Cowboys.