Firehouse Talk: Tales from the Fire Service
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Firehouse Talk podcast is dedicated to preserving fire service history in general and firefighter stories in particular. Firehouse Talk is primarily focused on the human interest part of the fire service as opposed to strategy, tactics, apparatus and equipment. More information is on the website FirehouseTalk.com. The show is produced by Chuck Hampton, a former Battalion Chief who served over 37 years with the Dallas Fire Department.
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Episodes
Twin Coves Fire Follow Up
January 23, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBA fatal fire in 1981 left two Dallas firefighters dead. In this episode (part 2), we look at the immediate aftermath, developments and long term consequences and also learn the cause of the fire.
The Twin Coves Fire (Part 1)
August 18, 2021 21:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBOn August 21, 1981, an early morning fire breaks out in a large Dallas home. This is the story of the men who fought the fire and the tragic consequences of that incident. This episode takes us through the day before and the day of the fire. A future episode will delve into the aftermath of the fire, lessons learned, and changes that have been made since that time.
Firefighters Byron Temple and Creston Whitaker - Life in the Fire Service
May 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBFollowing their long careers as firefighters with the Dallas Fire Department, Byron Temple and Creston Whitaker join me, Mike Otto and Rett Blankenship to talk about their experiences.
Captain Pat Murphy - 40 years on the line
April 28, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBPat Murphy worked for the Dallas Fire Department for 40 years before retiring as a Captain. A gregarious character, he is well known and loved by all. My co-host Mike Otto, museum docent Mike Hoskins and I sat down with Pat to discuss his career over a cup of coffee at the Dallas Firefighters Museum. Pat mentions many firefighters in this episode, one of whom passed away recently, Mike Hyles, and this episode is dedicated to his memory.
Chief Steve Abraira Interview
April 10, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBChief Steve Abraira cut his teeth in Miami, Florida where he rose through the ranks to be the Assistant Chief of Operations. He then served as Chief of the Department in three different cities including Dallas Texas, Palm Bay Florida and Boston Massachusetts. This is his story.
The Knife and Gun Club of Dallas
February 22, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBA brief history of the Dallas Chapter of the Knife and Gun Club. The story begins with historical 19th century shootings, then skips forward to a few more recent incidents.
Sound of a Siren
January 20, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThe year is 1963. Bud Massie and Joe Jones are both Dallas firefighters and both they, and their wives Marsha and Betty, are close friends. On Monday, August 26, Bud and Joe are riding Truck 15 in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas while Marsha and Betty are spending the day together. This is a story of tragedy told from a different perspective, not a firefighter perspective, but a family member perspective, because a line of duty death does not occur in a vacuum. Like a stone cast in a po...
Here She Comes Boys!
January 13, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThe Burris brothers travel to Dallas and join the fire department, but this choice leads to a date with destiny years later at the Texas Wheel and Body Company fire in 1923. We talk to a surviving relative about the brothers and the fire. We also learn about Assistant Chief E.O. "Charlie" Jones and unravel a photographic mystery in the Dallas Firefighters Museum archives.
Lt. Mike Otto Interview - Close Call
December 31, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode we speak with Lieutenant Mike Otto, Dallas Fire Department, Retired. We discuss his fire department career before delving into his near death experience in a house fire in 2006. Music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au
One Fireman's Story
December 30, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBA while back I was looking through some of our items at the Dallas Firefighter’s Museum and came across what appeared to be a strap of some sort mounted on red velvet in a beautiful wooden shadow box. In this episode we learn the backstory behind this important piece of history at the museum. After the episode, visit the firefightinglegends.com website to see accompanying photographs and learn more about the incident Music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au
Intro - Trailer
December 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 854 KBA podcast dedicated to preserving the stories of firefighters and the fire service. Episodes available wherever you get your podcast, and also on the website firefightinglegends.com Music by Scott Buckley - scottbuckley.com/au