Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast

Firefighter Richard Scheidt emerged from the building carrying the body of a 10-year-old boy, and Lasker snapped a photograph. The image remains among the most poignant to emerge from the blaze at Our Lady of Angels School on Dec. 1, 1958, that killed 92 children and three nuns.

The guys sit down with retired Chief Denis Ohalloran and talk about everything from memorable fires to Butka and everything in between

A special live episode from Illuminated Brew works with Army Special Forces K9 handler Dan Traeder. Special guest Lt Sophia Traeder of the US Army and friends Brian and Alfredo. Dan talks about his military career before and after 9/11, and how he got into the fire service where he worked with Brian and Alfredo at the Lincolnwood IL Fire Department.

Vince and Corey have a glass of whiskey with retired ATF agent Wayne Miller and author of the book "Burn Boston Burn" and new book "Bang , Boom, Burn"

Corey and Steve interview the women from MDA. They talk about how they started within the organization, the unique fundraisers that firefighters around the area come up with, and where all that "Fill the Boot" money goes too. Special appearance from IAFF Local 1526, Franklin Park Firefighters union.

Vince talks to Alex Griff from Hazel Crest Il., Alex is a firefighter and fitness advocate. Alex is the coordinator for the MABAS 24 CPAT. Listen to Alex give tips on challenging the CPAT test. Alex talks about coming up in the fire service and tells a couple funny stories including cows falling from the highway.

Steve talks about Peoria’s man power issues, and some recent fires and TRT calls.

The guys talk to Caitlyn Brennen CEO of the 100 club, a non profit organization who help the families of fallen first responder who have suffered a line of duty death and so much more. learn about this amazing group of people and the things they do that you have never heard about before.

The guys talk to Billy Croft from the Naperville FD about the new innovative approach to dealing with cardiac arrests in the fire service and his county music singing career.

Vince talks to Jon Vought owner of Rescue 1 CBD. learn about how Rescue 1 CBD is made "safe for the job". Jon discusses common myths about CBD and how he got into the fire service. Jon also talks about working in Florida has a firefighter.

vince and guest host Nick Felber from episode 27 talk to Peter Van Dorpe retired CFD member with 33 years of service with CFD. they talk about how Pete came up in the fire service right after the strike in 1980 and everything in between. a great look back into the "old school" ways of the Chicago Fire Dept.

Vince talks to Chief Gary Ludwig from Champaign Il. from MAST pants to the future of the fire service

We talk to Kurt and Ryan from Project Fire Buddies. Project Fire Buddies is an all volunteer, non profit organization that brings joy to kids struggling with serious illnesses. In their first year, they ran a Christmas toy drive, collecting presents from generous community members and purchasing some themselves, then delivering the gifts to the children’s homes. The first responders went big, show...

Ryan Constantino and his mother 'Shenan' Cardwell-Constantino came into the studio to talk about their charity the Shield 23 Foundation Shield 23 supports active firefighters who find themselves suddenly battling for their lives against cancer in memory of their father and husband Firefighter/Paramedic Russ Constantino From the Gurnee Fire Department in Lake County IL.

Vince talks to Al Medina, a 16 year veteren of the Chicago Fire Department, who runs the Sim lab for training members in real life scenarios. Hear Al's personal medical emergency with a twist of irony

the conclusion with Chief Jason Demas

we sit down with Chief Jason Demas of the Aurora IL Fire Department and listen to stories including a tragic fire and 9/11

Chicagos Bravest Stories talk to the recipients of the paramedic medal of Valor for their actions on Chicagos Westside.

Vince and Corey sit down and have a drink with Cicero Fire Department Lt. Brian Kulaga. Hear about how Lt. Kulaga rescued 2 men from a structure fire while he was out running errands on his day off, and much more from his 32 years of firefighting.

***Previsously Recorded, and unreleased because of technical issues with CBSP staff*** Firefighter Chris Kribales, President of IAFF Local 2714 North Riverside Firefighters union tells the story about how his union brothers stood up for their jobs, and their livelihoods against the threat of privatization. Chris talks about groundbreaking labor decisions, and how his brothers and sisters, and unio...

The crew talks to FF Nick Felber and FF Mike Vatale. Nick talks about a grab he made when he responded to a structure fire. Nick and Mike both talk about the canine search and rescue component for Illinois search and rescue.

Vince and Corey talk with Joe Duplechin who is a member of the Chicago Police Department, carpenter and Army veteran who served several tours in Afghanistan. Joe talks about his career and his struggles from growing up in a broken home to working in one of the nations worst neighborhoods has a police officer

Vince talks to mark, a retired Chicago Police Bomb Squad Tech with 31 years of service. listen to Marks take on some "bomb" movies and listen to his stories has a bomb tech.

We talk to Mahlon Mitchell who is a firefighter in Madison WI, and is a candidate for General President of IAFF. Mahlon talks about his career in the fire service and his ideas to move the IAFF forward.

The final episode of this emotional roller coaster of a 4 part podcast. find how the guys adjusted to the real world and their path into public service.