Major issue at my local department hits the papers. What the IAFF is meant to do vs what it actually does.

Changing departments with experience

Deep discussion about fire chiefs. Fire department tax boards. We must unite as crews.

Blending crew members. Training crew members. EMS and fire stations.

Explaining the chain of command and why we use it UP AND DOWN

The ultimate sacrifice of Memorial Day. Firefighters are America’s bravest. We lead the country. Remembering Danny Dietz

Fitness. Professionalism.

Becoming a master of your position on the crew. No matter the rank you must do these things.

Why departments become shitty and how to fix it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Website launch episode!

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.

Launch of Third Alarm Cowboys T-shirts announcement! Leadership talk kitchen table style.

Short education on fire departments hurting the themselves and the tax payer. How American history ties it all together.

Captain Knepp back to talk about his upcoming pro boxing fight. Chasing dreams and goals in and out of the fire service.

Explains goals for new year. Accountability for a fire department.

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.

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.

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

Words of wisdom for voting tomorrow

Captain Knepp in the house discussing leadership, crew integrity, relationships, fatherhood, and mental health. Amazing episode!!

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.

PSA/Housekeeping discussing the future of the show and changes coming.

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.

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.

Getting started talking about one of the major problems of the fire service

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.

Start of Manhood series. Diving into the heart, soul, and mind of the man that makes a successful firefighter.

Do’s and Don’t of a Day 1 Rookie in the fire service.

Recognition for those that worked during Hurricane Harvey. Leadership and operational lessons learned. What the next generation to take with them into the future.

Strong language- serious discussion over what real fire experience is!

Diving in deeper into hiring firefighters and keeping them!