You've never heard a fire chief get this emotional about his job.  Houston Fire Department Chief Thomas Muñoz tears up talking about potentially pinning his own son as a Houston firefighter, and reveals how Hurricane Katrina taught him the "not on our watch" philosophy that drives everything he does.

Chief  Muñoz shares his remarkable journey from the legal field to leading one of America's largest fire departments. He discusses the dramatic transformation of HFD under Mayor Whitmire's leadership, where the department reversed its attrition crisis and now attracts firefighters from across North America.

Key topics covered: • How Hurricane Katrina shaped emergency management philosophy • Reversing HFD's attrition from losing 150 firefighters to gaining talent • 45 "legacy firefighters" whose parents trust HFD with their children • Preparing for FIFA World Cup 2026 during hurricane season • Taking personal responsibility for every firefighter under his command

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