Épisodes

  • Welcome to Season 2! ft Retired Captain Don DeShazo
    Sep 14 2026

    After a hiatus, the Bull City's Bravest Podcast is back with Season 2!

    To kick it off, we brought in one of Tim's former captains for some great stories.

    We also take a moment to reflect on 9/11, it's victims, and it's impact on the fire service.

    Thank you for listening!

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    1 h et 39 min
  • The Legendary Bobby Boening Joins the Pod!
    Apr 21 2026

    Firefighting is a people person's job, and nobody knows that better than retired Deputy Chief Bobby Bowen.

    In this episode, he and Tim discuss the day to day life of firefighting, how firefighters pass the time on slow days, and a lot more!

    Enjoy!

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    1 h et 35 min
  • Interviewing Captain Shakeshaft of the Fay Fire Podcast
    Apr 3 2026

    For the first time on the Bull City's Bravest Podcast we welcome a member from another fire department!

    In this episode Tim and Patrick sit down with Fayetteville FD Captain and host of the Fay Fire Podcast Stephen Shakeshaft.

    Listen along as we discuss the similarities and differences between the two departments and different recruiting strategies.

    Enjoy!

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    1 h et 21 min
  • St. Patrick's Day with Retired Captain David Young
    Mar 24 2026

    St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in the fire department, and we brought on Retired Captain David Young to talk about some of his St. Patty's Day memories.

    Listen as he and Tim talk training, fire house pranks, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

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    1 h et 34 min
  • Black History Month, Part II with Reverend Terence Smith
    Feb 28 2026

    On this episode of Bull City's Bravest Podcast, we welcome in the famous "Rev"!

    Whether it's DFD history, firefighting, preaching, or music... Rev is a beacon of knowledge and is glad to share what he knows.

    Listen along as he and Tim discuss his career, Black Firefighting History, advice for young firefighters, and a lot more!

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    1 h et 23 min
  • Black History Month with Travis Melvin and Charles Thaxton
    Feb 10 2026

    The Durham Fire Department proudly celebrates Black History Month, and this month's episode features decades of Black excellence and experience.

    You'll be hard pressed to find anyone in the DFD that doesn't have a good memory with these two.

    In this episode, Tim and his guests talk about Black firefighting in Durham, saving lives, and memories at the firehouse.

    Enjoy!

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    1 h et 22 min
  • Merry Christmas From the DFD and Captain Towner!
    Jan 7 2026

    It's Christmas Time in the DFD!

    In this special episode we welcome retired Captain Elaine Towner. She discusses holidays as a firefighter, falling in love on the job, and what sets the DFD apart from other departments and jobs.

    Enjoy!

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    1 h et 34 min
  • Life Lessons with Retired Captain Bryan Perry
    Dec 14 2025

    "Take care of your crew and they'll take care of you."

    Retired Captain Bryan Perry brings his 36 years of emergency services experience to the pod!

    He and Tim talk about the biggest lessons they've learned in the fire service - enjoy!

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    1 h et 29 min