# #114 Policies are Killing the Service

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Podcast: [Third Alarm Cowboys Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/third-alarm-cowboys-podcast-5622138)
Published: 2026-02-16T18:36:58+00:00
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## Resource

How are policies killing todays fire service? Whats more important... your guys family or department policy? Why cant you hire enough people to fill your departments ranks? Why does the whole service see a decline in staffing and retention? Why is the civilian fire death toll increasing? thirdalarmcowboys.com 1stphorm.com/thirdalarmcowboys

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