Randy Latner

🔥 After the Flames The fire’s gone out. The ashes are cool. The laughter, the songs, the stillness — they all feel like they’ve faded into yesterday. It’s easy to feel close to God when you’re sitting around the fire. The noise of life quiets down. The stars seem brighter. And for a little while, His presence feels almost tangible. But now Monday’s here. The emails, the classes, the noise, the grind — it’s all back. And suddenly, the God who felt so near by the fire seems far away again. Here’s the truth: the fire may fade, but the flame doesn’t have to. What you feel out there isn’t a place — its our Father. . And He walks with us back into the busy. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8 ✨ This week, my challenge for us all is to slow down long enough to remember Him. Talk to Him on the walk to class or your drive to work. Thank Him in the small things. Worship Him when no one’s watching. Because real faith isn’t proven in the moments by the fire — it’s proven in the mornings after the flames. God bless!!

When Healing Doesn’t Come the Way We Hoped..... Today marks four years since my dad passed away. It still feels strange to write that — four years without his voice, his laugh, his stories. We prayed so hard for healing back then. We believed with everything in us that God could make him well. And He could have. But God chose a different kind of healing… one that didn’t happen on this side of eternity. And I’ve learned since then: Healing isn’t always about staying here — sometimes it’s about going Home. So many people pray for their loved ones to get better — and they do. Others pray just as hard… and they don’t. And in those moments, it’s easy to wonder: Was my faith not strong enough? Did God not hear me? Did I do something wrong? But faith was never meant to be a formula. It’s not about getting the result we want — It’s about trusting the One who knows what we don’t. Some prayers end with recovery. Others end with peace. Both are heard. Both are wrapped in love. Both are answered — just not the same way. So if you’re in that place right now — waiting, praying, or grieving — don’t let the enemy convince you that your faith failed. Faith isn’t measured by the outcome, but by the surrender. God hasn’t forgotten you. He still works miracles — even when they look like peace instead of recovery. And the same God who held my dad… is the same God still holding me. And He’s holding you, too

Thankful for my first day of school as a #careertech Fire Instructor and 9 years later my last day as a teacher at @TCTATuscaloosa. The memories are many and the times were always great. While the program may have ended, the lives touched will live on. #vayacondios

The opportunity to job shadow in our Fire Science classes is a valuable way for our students to get some hands-on experience. Unfortunately for "Good Luck Charm" Kendrick, his crew didn't make a call while he was there. @TCTATuscaloosa @TCSBoardofEd @egmackey @MikeDaria #careertech

Through out the school year, we try and work with our students getting them ready for the workplace. Whether its practicing through mock interviews, clocking in, or even tying ties, our motto in Fire Science is to be ready at all times. @TCTATuscaloosa @egmackey @MikeDaria

We appreciate Mrs. Holly Whigham for stopping by and discussing her roles in the Fire Prevention office as well as giving our students some useful tips on keeping themselves fire safe. @TCSBoardofEd @TCTATuscaloosa @MikeDaria @tuscaloosacity @T_Town_Fire

SkillsUSA Alabama Firefighting Competition 2025 has come and gone. While we didn't place in the top 3 out of the almost 30 students we are proud of P. Dancy for competing. We also dropped by to see our former students, Jackson and Aiden at their "real" jobs. @TCSBoardofEd

Today, our Intro to Public Safety class and the ESL class collaborated by learning through community service. A clean campus is a happy campus!! @TCSBoardofEd @MikeDaria @BranchJetta @knorstromcte @jimmyhull_CTE @WaltMaddox

We have 3 weeks left until our @SkillsUSA Alabama Firefighting competition. That just means, we are just one step closer to representing @TCTATuscaloosa well. #careertech #Firefighting @MikeDaria

The Road to Premier is paved with climbing ladders and saving babies. Fire Science 1 classes are working hard last few weeks of school. #amazingtothecore @TCSBoardofEd @TCTATuscaloosa

Thanks to Batt Chief Kevin Sudduth from coming to speak to our students about the hiring process at @T_Town_Fire and what all it takes to become a Firefighter. @TCTATuscaloosa @ALFireCollege @BryantStampede @GoCHSFalcons @NHS_theRidge @MikeDaria @TCSBoardofEd @BranchJetta

It's always good whenever things come full circle, and one of your former students comes in to help work the 4th graders that are visiting from MLK. #miniwow @TCSBoardofEd @egmackey @MikeDaria @jimmyhull_CTE @T_Town_Fire @CTEWorks

Thanks to the @ALFireCollege and @T_Town_Fire for allowing our Fire/EMS students the opportunity to tour their campus and Firestation #1. They made memories that they will soon not forget. @TCSBoardofEd @MikeDaria @egmackey @jimmyhull_CTE @BranchJetta @RandyLatner

Each year on Sept. 11th, students in the Fire Science Program @TCTATuscaloosa pay tribute to the 343 fire fighters who lost their lives during the tragedy of 9/11. Check out the video story: shorturl.at/MpwlC #AmazingtotheCore #NeverForget911 @MikeDaria @RandyLatner

Today, we will honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives during the collapse of the World Trade Center by walking in gear for 30 minutes up and down stairs. All @TCTATuscaloosa and @TCSBoardofEd members are welcome to join us. Climb times are 950am, 1110am, 110pm, & 240pm.

In Jan. 2024, Brian Ricks was discovered in cardiac arrest at work. TFR and Northstar responded, successfully resuscitating him after being in cardiac arrest for at least 16 minutes. He has recovered & got the chance to meet the crews that were instrumental in saving his life.❤️

Huge thanks to Mrs. Holly from @T_Town_Fire for coming to talk to our students about her role in helping with Fire Prevention. 🔥 #powerpartners @TCSBoardofEd @TCTATuscaloosa @MikeDaria @BranchJetta @egmackey @jimmyhull_CTE @ALFireCollege

Huge thanks to @T_Town_Fire for coming to our in-house field trip and showing our students how we use ropes for rappelling and letting our students use them as patients. @TCTATuscaloosa @TCSBoardofEd @ALFireCollege @MikeDaria @egmackey @jimmyhull_CTE @BranchJetta @SkillsUSA

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Please swipe on by. There's nothing to see here. It's just our Emergency Services class practicing their Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Assessment Skills. @TCSBoardofEd @egmackey @MikeDaria @RandyLatner @jimmyhull_CTE @BranchJetta @CTEWorks @ALFireCollege @T_Town_Fire @NHS_theRidge