Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast

Brian comes full circle and searches for closure with the loss of close friends and the transition back to civilian life. Part 3 of 4 with friends and veterans of the Iraq war Dan Traeder and Alfredo Caballero

Vince talks to Sean and Jacqueline from First Responders Sleep Recovery about the one thing in the fire Service that's hurting us everyday . Learn about how interrupted sleep and lack of sleep effects us has a community. Learn some techniques to have better sleep has a first responder.

Part 2 of an amazing Podcast with military veterans Brian Woznicki, Alferdo Callballero and Dan Traeder. the 3 tell the stories of serving overseas and their experiences including losing close friends.

A special episode with Chicago Fire Department FF/PM and former Force Recon Marine Brian Woznicki hear the stories from 2 tours to Iraq which resulted in 3 Purple Hearts. We also had 2 special guests veterans Dan Traeder and Alfredo Caballero.

Pt 2 with retired Deputy Fire Commissioner for The Chicago Fire Department Mark Nielsen and his son Scott who is a current member of the Chicago Fire Department

Vince and Corey talk to retired Deputy Fire Commissioner for the Chicago Fire Department Mark Nielsen and his son Scott who is a current member of CFD. Mark talks about his 38 years with CFD, his book and how the fire service was back in "the day"

Corey interviews Vince, and his friends from Bike Team 1. They talk about their incident at Navy Pier on the 4th of July. They talk about how everyone came together to keep the 4th of July celebrants safe and talk about how fast things can change for first responders.

The Crew interviews the hosts of "Rush the Bus" hosted by 2 FDNY EMS paramedics who happen to also be partners!

We're hanging out with the President of the AFFI talking union stuff and how Chuck came up in his department, local, and in the AFFI.

Corey interviews Engineer/Paramedic Ryan Brady, President of the Peoria IL Firefighter's Union Local 50. Ryan talks about their recent union struggles with manning and firehouse closures.

We sit down with Jason Patton, the face of Fire Department Chronicles. Jason is also the co-owner of Fire Department Coffee.

Talking to Tom "the Voice" Gariti about dispatching the Chicago Fire Department for almost 35 years and what he's doing now during his retirement.

We talk to Rich Pinskey founder of the charity group Ignite The Spirit about the charity and his 32 year career with the Chicago Fire Department.

The crew talks to the Captains and Owners of Chicago Fire Boat Tours and the history behind the retired fire boat they repurposed for touring the Chicago rivers.

We sit down with Brian Bardsley, Iraq war veteran and former CFD member who crossed over to join CPD. Brian talks about his experiences overseas and what its like to be a SWAT medic.

Retired Boston ATF Special Agent and author of, "Burn Boston Burn." He investigated the largest arson case in the country at the time.

The guys talk to John on the phone. John is a Lieutenant for the University of Notre Dame Fire Department. He talks about the history of his fire department.

The crew sits down with Tracy Kenny. Tracy is the Fire Chief of the Broadview Fire Department. Chief Kenny is a veteran in the fire service, and is one of only two female fire chiefs in the State of Illinois.

The crew sits down with Chuck Niemeier. Chuck is a veteran firefighter/paramedic and a captain on the Aurora Fire Department. Captain Niemeier talks about his career and saving a victim at a house fire in May of 2020. He also talks about what it was like being one of the first companies on scene at the active shooter incident in Aurora in February of 2019.

Roll call with owner of Ladder 34 Rescued Goods. Lance talks about the origins and history of his company, Ladder 34 Rescued Goods.

We talk to Julie "Casper" Macholz about her heroic efforts saving a drowning man from the Chicago River. She also talks about her time as a Naval Aviator flying jets for the Navy.

We talk with Alex Griff from MABAS 24 CPAT about training for the CPAT test. Alex is a firefighter and runs the MABAS 24 CPAT testing facility in Illinois.

We have a beer and celebrate police week with Lt. John Garrido of the Chicago Police Department. John tells the stories about his near death experience to his dog rescue mission to Mexico

We sit down with author Severen Henderson who wrote the the book "Hey New Guy!" - the candidates guide to a long strong and healthy career. Listen to Severens podcast "Dept3C presents a podcast" available on iTunes, Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts.

part 2 of our conversation with Tim Walsh, retired district Chief of Special Operations from Chicago Fire Departrment.