# Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 7 with Tim Houweling of CA-TF3

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Podcast: [Disaster Dog Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370)
Published: 2026-04-01T11:02:40+00:00
Episode link: https://disasterdogpodcast.podbean.com/e/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-7-with-tim-houweling-of-ca-tf3/
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Mike and Rami sit down in the studio with Tim Houweling of California Task Force 3 for an in-depth conversation about his unique journey from a career in finance to the fire service—and how that path ultimately led him into the world of working dogs. Tim shares how he got his start, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the passion that drives his work today. The conversation dives into the nonprofit organizations Tim developed, including HD Search Dogs and The Siren Project (www.thesirenproject.org), highlighting their missions and impact. They also take a hard look at gaps in current training approaches, what it truly means to be operationally ready, and the critical need to better simulate real-world stressors faced during deployments. This episode is a candid and insightful discussion about growth, preparedness, and pushing the standard forward in the working dog and rescue community.

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