Bull City's Bravest Podcast

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

"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!

Happy Thanksgiving! The Bull City's Bravest Podcast welcomes it's first squad truck member, LC! Listen along as we discuss Thanksgiving in the firehouse, squad truck duties, seafood pranks, and SpongeBob the Musical. Enjoy!

One of the most optimistic firefighters you'll ever find, JJ brings his decades of experience to the BCB Podcast. Listen as he and Tim walk back through his career, talk volunteer departments, and the importance of quality training on the job!

In today's episode we are joined by two of the youngest members of the department! Bryce Williams and Abdullah Glover answer questions from Tim about their academy time, their first year on the job, and best calls they've been on so far.

On this week's podcast, Tim talks with Local 668 President Jason Davis! Listen along as they talk about sticky situations with tear gas, exciting calls, and the latest with the Firefighters'' Union. Enjoy!

Captain Matthew Marsee may be the youngest guest we've had on the podcast so far - but he's already done a little of seemingly everything in his career! Listen as Marsee and McKoy talk recruiting, training, HAZMAT, first calls, and more!

Retired Captain Lennis Harris joins the pod this week! Listen along as we discuss fear of heights, ping pong, career highlights, and a lot more!

The longest tenured member of the Durham Fire Department - Grey Holloman - stops by the set to talk about his career as it winds down. Enjoy!

We've got a bonus episode coming your way! This conversation with Captain Antoine Burton was originally supposed to serve as our practice run of the podcast, but it went well enough that we had to post it! Tune in to hear about the first time Tim met Captain Burton, what's going on in Fire Education, and more!

It's episode 3 of the Bull City's Bravest Podcast, and today we talk to one of the DFD's true rescue gurus. Listen in as Tim talks with Captain Hamlin about riding The Heavy and a lot more!

Episode 2 of the Bull City's Bravest Podcast brings the DFD's unofficial historian, Retired Captain Sean Boone! Join us as we talk about the history of the Red Devil name, years on the Rescue Truck, and all things firefighting!

It's the launch of Durham's hottest podcast! Fire Chief Robert Zoldos joins us to talk about his career, his tenure in Durham, USAR, awkward moments overseas, and more!