A native of Houston, Texas, Patrick “Marty” Lancton has spent
over two decades serving his community on the front lines
and in civic and charitable leadership. A decorated firefighter,
association president, and proven advocate for working
families, Marty has built a career defined by courage, integrity,
and results.
Marty began his service in 2000 as a firefighter and paramedic
in Cedar Park, Texas, later joining the West University Fire
Department before ultimately joining the Houston Fire
Department, where he continues to serve today. His firsthand
experience in public safety and emergency management
drives his unwavering commitment to those who protect and
serve.
In 2016, Marty was elected President of the Houston
Professional Fire Fighters Association, where he fought
tirelessly for the rights, safety, and dignity of Houston’s first
responders. His leadership expanded statewide when he was
elected Vice President of the Texas State Association of Fire
Fighters in 2017.
Marty is also a dedicated civic leader serving as the Chairman
of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association
Charitable Foundation, a role he has held since 2015. Under his
direction, the foundation has delivered critical support to
firefighters and families facing medical hardship, natural
disaster, and economic insecurity. He also founded the Red
Hot Gala, raising nearly $5 million to honor and support
Houston firefighters and underserved children in the
community.
Respected nationally and internationally, Marty is a Senior
Fellow with both the American Leadership Forum and the
British American Project, where he collaborates with leaders
across multiple sectors to advance innovative solutions in
public service and community leadership.
At his core, Marty believes in servant leadership, a philosophy
that guides both his public and personal life. Grounded in the
motto “Men for Others,” he has earned a reputation for
putting principle before politics and people before power.
When he’s not advocating for Houston’s working families or
responding to calls, Marty enjoys cheering on the Astros and
Rockets and spending time in the city he’s proud to call
home.
