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.Follow Third Due First In on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok: @3rddue1stin📧 Contact: [email protected]