Bull City's Bravest Podcast

Durham Fire Department

It's a podcast BY firefighters FOR firefighters and the people they serve! The Bull City's Bravest Podcast is is the official podcast of the Durham Fire Department Both active and retired firefighters sharing stories, talking about the job, and chatting about whatever is on their minds! Follow the Durham Fire Department on Facebook and durhamcityfire on Instagram!

  1. The Legendary Bobby Boening Joins the Pod!

    Apr 21

    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!

    1h 35m
  2. Interviewing Captain Shakeshaft of the Fay Fire Podcast

    Apr 3

    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!

    1h 21m
  3. St. Patrick's Day with Retired Captain David Young

    Mar 24

    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!

    1h 34m
  4. Black History Month, Part II with Reverend Terence Smith

    Feb 28

    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!

    1h 23m
  5. Black History Month with Travis Melvin and Charles Thaxton

    Feb 10

    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!

    1h 22m
  6. Merry Christmas From the DFD and Captain Towner!

    Jan 7

    Merry Christmas From the DFD and Captain Towner!

    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!

    1h 34m
  7. Life Lessons with Retired Captain Bryan Perry

    12/14/2025

    Life Lessons with Retired Captain Bryan Perry

    "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!

    1h 29m
  8. Thanksgiving in the Firehouse with LC

    11/28/2025

    Thanksgiving in the Firehouse with LC

    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!

    1h 14m
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It's a podcast BY firefighters FOR firefighters and the people they serve! The Bull City's Bravest Podcast is is the official podcast of the Durham Fire Department Both active and retired firefighters sharing stories, talking about the job, and chatting about whatever is on their minds! Follow the Durham Fire Department on Facebook and durhamcityfire on Instagram!

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