Ep 13 – Firehouse Law: Paid Crews, Stipends, and the Future of Staffing

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Third Due First In

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The fire service is changing fast — we’re here to talk about it. Third Due First In is the podcast where frontline firefighters, chiefs, and public safety leaders break down the calls, the culture, and the challenges that come with keeping our communities safe. Expect stories, strong opinions, and the kind of straight talk you’d hear around the firehouse bay table.

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Ep 13 – Firehouse Law: Paid Crews, Stipends, and the Future of Staffing

Third Due First In

1 hour 9 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

Ep 13 – Firehouse Law: Paid Crews, Stipends, and the Future of Staffing

In Episode 13 of Third Due First In, Keith and Geno sit down with Attorney Kim Houser—Assistant Chief in Greensburg, PA, rescue specialist with PA-HART and Region 13 Strike Team, Pro-Board Fire Officer I-IV, and senior partner at Mears, Smith, Houser & Boyle, P.C. Kim brings his extensive experience representing over 200 fire departments to unpack the legal side of firehouse operations.

We dive into the growing trend of volunteer departments hiring shift crews, stipend programs. Kim also shares his perspective on what legislation or policies might need to evolve to match the realities of today’s fire service.

As always, the crew covers the latest fire service news, sponsored by FireCam, and Geno closes things out with his final thoughts.