Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast

Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.

Dave Hoppe Steven Brandt and Phil Zaleski from "Camp I am me" a children's burn join CBSP to talk about the amazing work being done for the children at Camp I am me.

part 2 with Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago Fire Department and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.

Captain Al Ortiz member of the Chicago and new owner of the Battle Of the Badges tells his story from pro boxer to CFD Captain.

Ron Sarno survived the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire in 1958 at the age of 10 years old. Ron lost his brother and sister in that fire. Ron would go on to battle addiction and mental health issues for many years after the fire before overcoming his addictions and seeking help. Ron has been clean and sober for many years now and is a grandfather now. Rons life is a lesson in resiliency and perserverance.

Ron Sarno survived the "Our Lady of The Angels" fire in 1958 at the age of 10 years old. Ron lost his brother and sister in that fire. Ron would go on to battle addiction and mental health issues for many years after the fire before overcoming his addictions and seeking help. Ron has been clean and sober for many years now and is a grandfather now. Rons life is a lesson in resiliency and perserverance.

CBSP sit down with Clay Whiteley and Mike Winograd . Clay is the commander of training for the Chicago Fire Department at the historic Quinn Fire Academy and Mike has been an instructor with Clay for more than a few academy classes. Clay and Mike are assigned to T20 “America’s truck” in Engelwood, located on the city’s south side

CBSP sit down with Clay Whiteley and Mike Winograd . Clay is the commander of training for the Chicago Fire Department at the historic Quinn Fire Academy and Mike has been an instructor with Clay for more than a few academy classes. Clay and Mike are assigned to T20 “America’s truck” in Engelwood, located on the city’s south side

Billy "Hitman" Heenan returns to CBS with long time friend and Chief Pat Kehoe. Pat is a retired Battalion Chief from the Chicago Fire Department with 36 years on the job.

Billy "Hitman" Heenan returns to CBS with long time friend and Chief Pat Kehoe. Pat is a retired Battalion Chief from the Chicago Fire Department with 36 years on the job.