Black History Month with Travis Melvin and Charles Thaxton

The Legendary Bobby Boening Joins the Pod!

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!

Interviewing Captain Shakeshaft of the Fay Fire Podcast

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 with Retired Captain David Young

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!

Black History Month, Part II with Reverend Terence Smith

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!

Black History Month with Travis Melvin and Charles Thaxton

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!