Ep 17 – The State of Pennsylvania’s Volunteer Fire Service with Commissioner Thomas Cook

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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 17 – The State of Pennsylvania’s Volunteer Fire Service with Commissioner Thomas Cook

Third Due First In

1 hour 13 minutes 43 seconds

1 week ago

Ep 17 – The State of Pennsylvania’s Volunteer Fire Service with Commissioner Thomas Cook

In this episode, Keith and Geno sit down with Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook to discuss the current state of the volunteer fire service. They cover training challenges, statewide recruitment and retention efforts, funding updates, and how the Commonwealth is addressing the growing need for staffing support across departments. Commissioner Cook also shares insights from his decades of service—from his early years as a firefighter to leading the state’s fire programs.

Plus, stick around for this week’s fire service news stories, updates from around the region, and a look ahead at what’s next for the volunteer fire community.

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