First Responders for Christ – Season 2, Episode 2

In this episode of First Responders for Christ, we sit down with Matthew Childs, retired Captain with the Wichita Falls Fire Department, who now serves with the Texas Division of Emergency Management following his retirement from the fire service.

Matthew shares valuable lessons from a lifetime of service, emphasizing how maintaining a positive attitude and choosing joy can make a lasting impact on the job, your crew, and the people you serve. We also have an honest conversation about the regrets and missed opportunities that can come from a career in emergency services—and how those experiences can shape the way we live and lead today.

Whether you’re a firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMT, Military or anyone serving your co ...