Firehouse Talk: Tales from the Fire Service
The 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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 11 episodes
Firehouse Talk: Tales from the Fire Service
Latest Episodes
Twin Coves Fire Follow Up
A 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.
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The Twin Coves Fire (Part 1)
On 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 ...
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Firefighters Byron Temple and Creston Whitaker - Life in the Fire Service
Following 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.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:28:07
Captain Pat Murphy - 40 years on the line
Pat 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 discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:20:19
Chief Steve Abraira Interview
Chief 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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