The Firehouse Logbook Podcast

FHL Episode 86: "Don't let the chain of command be a shackle" with Derrick Sawyer

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:15:00 -0400

Derrick Sawyer got out of the Air Force never wanting to see a fire truck again, but the path showed itself. From Firefighter to Fire Commissioner in the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Contact Derrick for speaking opportunities at DSOne@verizon dot net.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

FHL Episode 85: "The Legend of the Mauger Pole" with Paul Mauger and Mark Berry

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:15:00 -0400

Paul Mauger started out as a volunteer firefighter and volunteered to be a fire dispatcher, and ultimately became the Fire Chief of Chesterfield Fire and EMS. He overcame some diversity in that journey, but I am glad to have worked for him in a couple of different positions - even when I almost wore an orange helmet.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

FHL Episode 84: "It's bad if you wish someone would bomb your own neighborhood" with Ozzie Mirkhah

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

"Ozzie" Azarang Mirkhah came to the US as a college student and has worked on protecting firefighters with fire protection systems for years with the Las Vegas Fire Department.

Now, he's honoring the memory of a firefighter from his homeland, Hamid Mahdavi - killed in the line of duty in Iran.

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Episode 83: "You're gonna be live on CSPAN" with Mike Williams

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Mike Williams will be retiring January 1, but not from serving his community. He will continue his volunteer service at his local FD and service to his family at home.

Mike's stories of working alongside the DEA, bumping into a congressman then testifying on "The Hill", and responding to hurricanes could have gone on for hours more.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 82: "This job is what you make it" with Jerry Pruden Part 2

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:15:00 -0400

This is the second part of the conversation with retired Captain Jerry Pruden. His career spanned 44 plus years and he's not done yet. His ongoing work withe Burn Foundation, Burn Camps, and The Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Foundation continues to show how his selfless service is an inspiration to everyone he's ever worked with.

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Episode 81: "It was my fire station, my shift . . ." With Captain Jerry Pruden

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0400

This is part one of a great conversation with 44+ year veteran of the Chesterfield Fire and EMS Department.

Subscribe to make sure you get part 2 next week.

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FHL Episode 80: "The FDNY 23 Truck Rule" With Joel Kanasky and Bill Niemann

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Joel Kanasky was a volunteer firefighter in New York and went on to be a US Marine and firefighter in Virginia before returning to the Big Apple and serving on FDNY Rescue 1.

Now living in Bon Aire in the Caribbean, he stays connected to the fire service through Training Days, a nonprofit organization focusing on supporting the entire fire service family. Check them out at www.trainingdays.org.

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FHL Episode 79: "Flavored coffee has ruined the American fire service" with the Berry Brothers

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Mark and Eddie Berry are both retired Battalion Chief/Paramedics from Chesterfield, VA Fire and EMS who started out as fire station brats, farmers, and volunteer firefighters.

With a combined 70+ years of fire service experience, we could have talked for another few hours.

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FHL Episode 78: "It was an adventure we got paid for" with Ben Gary and Al Thompson

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Al Thompson and Ben Gary are two of the original EMS Med-Flight Paramedics that started the program in 1984. The are also the longest serving medics with more than 55 combined years, let's just say they have a few stories to tell.

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FHL Episode 77: Partnerships that Work - EMS Med-Flight I with Bob Eanes and David Tollett

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400

More than 40 years ago, a two state agencies approached a local fire chief about partnering to provide helicopter based EMS service to Central Virginia. They joined forces with a medical teaching hospital and what emerged is a long standing multi-purpose EMS Provider that has set a standard for cooperation.

Captain David Tollett was the Virginia State Police Aviation Unit Commander, and along with State EMS Director Susan McHenry, they approached Chesterfield County Fire Chief Robert Eanes in early 1984 and the rest is literally history.

Subscribe for more episodes of "The Med-Flight Chronicles" coming out soon.

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Episode 76: "Don't pee in the chief's Wheaties" and other wisdom with Bill Niemann

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Bill Niemann retired from Prince William, VA Fire Department with so stories so interesting, he had to write them down in a book titled, "Heavy Fire Showing". Officially a novel, the stories here are excellent examples of the comradery and shenanigans that made firehouse life and the family of the fire service so unique.

You can find his book on Amazon.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 75: "One Bad Day" with Guy Santelli

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Guy Santelli is a retire Chief Officer from the City of Kenosha, WI Fire Department and a long time friend I've worked with on Community Risk Reduction and code geek stuff for many years.

In this episode, Henry and I were lucky enough to be doing a balloon event in Wisconsin and Guy and his son came along to help, and I brough the microphone to capture some of Guy's history and stories.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 74: "I felt a rumble . . . " With Keith Bryant

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Thirty years ago, Keith Bryant was a firefighter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when the Alfred P. Murrah building was blown up. Today, he serves as the State Fire Marshal in Oklahoma but not before service as the US Fire Administrator.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 73: "Never say never, just say yes" With Tonya Hoover

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Tonya Hoover started her fire service career as a cadet firefighter in Shippensburg, PA and rose to serve as the Deputy Administrator for the US Fire Administration. She was a local and state fire marshal along the way and believes in staying connected to the people who are doing the job day in and day out.

After an eight month stint of being retired, she's gotten the spark for service once again.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 72: The Next Gen Volume II with Hailey and Brianna

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:15:00 -0400

We did a series of "next generation" episodes a few years ago and it's a good time to revisit the state of the future of the fire service. And if these two ladies are any indication, the profession is in great hands.

Their paths to the fire service are different, but their passion and love for the job is identical. I can't wait to see where they will go next.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 71: Hot Air Balloonatics with Henry Rosenbaum

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Henry and I have been involved in hot air ballooning for quite a while now, and it has literally shaped what we are doing today, including starting a new business venture, Old Dominion Air-Ventures. Check us out a www.olddominionair-ventures.com.

This episode tells the stories behind two of the balloons we fly - the American Football and Tiny the Fire Dog.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 70: Kaitlyn Batten 18 Months Later

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Kailyn Batten joined me for a conversation 18 months ago just days before she started Recruit School 67 with Chesterfield County. Today, fully qualified and off probation she joined me again to talk about her six month recruit academy and her first year on the job.

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Episode 69: 2025 Reboot and Tribute to Robert Talbott

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0400

It's been a while, but now with a new Podcast Studio and a new year, here we go!

It was great catching back up and getting John Crosby and Henry Rosenbaum back behind the microphones, but ended the day with some sad news.

It was a bit surreal given some of the topics we touched on in this episode.

Donate to support the Talbott Family by visiting the Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Charitable Foundation at www.cpffcf.org and writing "Robert Talbott" in the special instructions box. 100% of the money will go to help his family.

Episode 68 A Lot of Firsts with Roland Stokes

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -0400

After serving in the US Airforce and working two jobs in near his hometown of Petersburg, VA, Roland Stokes didn't want to make the move further south with his company so he took the test to become a Chesterfield Firefighter. He was the first African American to become a career firefighter and one of the first career members to be assigned to a truck company.

Today Roland is trying to document more of the department's history with the Legacy Logbook Project.

Get in touch with Roland at RStokes48@gmail.com

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 67: Coffee at the Firehouse - BONUS Gary Honold Episode

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -0400

A Bonus episode, the conversation after the conversation with Gary Honold from episode 66 last week.

And, come try Jiu Jitsu on November 17 at 6:00pm. Aegis Jiu Jitsu is hosting a public safety only free trial session. Visit www.aegisjj.com and contact them for the details and to save your space on the mat.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 66: Putting life in perspective with Gary Honold

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Gary Honold spent more than 23 years as a firefighter in Montana and 20 as a career firefighter and captain in the City of Missoula. His experience in working the fire service, along with 27 years volunteering with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and his on health challenges have provided him a unique perspective on life and how to live.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 65: "Don't ever let it be NOT part of what you do" with Jeff Hudson, Part 2

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -0400

In part 2 of my conversation with Jeff Hudson (make sure to listen to episode 64), Jeff talks about how he became fire chief and the challenges of being the chief in a department where he was a firefighter as well as the lessons learned from a line of duty death.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 64: "It's your Obligation" with Jeff Hudson, Part 1

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -0400

An early morning fire at a neighbor's home started Jeff Hudson on the path to become a volunteer firefighter, career firefighter, fire marshal, and fire chief before joining the National Fire Protection Association as a Regional Sprinkler Specialist advocating for residential sprinkler protection in new homes.

This is part one of his journey that took him to the position of Fire Marshal. Make sure to catch part 2 - Episode 65 - coming out next week.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 63: "That call planted the seeds . . . " With Rick Bucher - Scottsdale, AZ

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Rick Bucher is a 27 year veteran of the Scottsdale, AZ/Rural Metro Fire Department who had to retire following his experiences with Post Traumatic Stress and a suicide attempt. Now an writer, advocate, and storyteller, he has published a book on his experiences, "Flame and Fortune - How the Fire Service (almost) Killed Me" and travels to speaking engagements to eliminate the stigmas associated with stepping forward and asking for help.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 62: "Chief, the Secret Service is here to see you" With Greg Cade

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Greg Cade was a member of Recruit School 1 in Prince Georges County, MD. He went on to become the Fire Chief in Hampton, VA; Fire Chief in Virginia Beach, VA; the US Fire Administrator under President George W. Bush, and to positions with the National Fire Protection Association.

Greg's experiences in those positions spans more than 50 years.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 61: "If I didn't have a dime . . . " with Harry Baird

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Harry Baird went from small town garage band drummer, to CPA student, then he discovered an EMT book. From that point on, his fate was sealed to become the BLS Program Manager for Chesterfield Fire and EMS. He went on to teach literally thousands of students both basic EMT and ongoing CEU classes.

Along the way, he became best of friends with Mike Goff (listen to Episode 40 for Mike's full story). Today, Harry is working to keep Mike's memory alive with the Mike Goff Memorial Scholarship Fund. Listen all the way to the end of this episode to learn how you can support that effort, and enjoy some great music.

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Intro music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Outro music: "If I didn't have a dime", Ron Moody and the Centaurs, used with permission.

Episode 60: "It's all in the family" with Weet and Caleb Baldwin

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -0400

The fire service and families are both filled with traditions. Sometimes they are one in the same.

Weet Baldwin - a frequent co-host - joins me in this episode with his son Caleb. At the the age of 10, Caleb was training to fly helicopters and to be a firefighter thanks to his family connection to aviation and the fire service.

Now, after attending the Virginia Military Institute, he's living the dream and has the best of both worlds with Army Aviation and Chesterfield Fire and EMS.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 59: "I'm just excited to start doing this job" with Ben Rutledge

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -0400

It seems to have all started at 3 years old when a young New Zealander asked his parents for a fire helmet. After traveling nearly around the world, working in the service industry, turning wrenches on race cars, and doing machine work, Ben will be starting his fire service career with the Henrico County Division of Fire later this month.

In this episode we learn how he made his way from New Zealand to Virginia and his desire and the process to become a firefighter.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 58: Truly the "Next Generation" with Kaitlyn Batten

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Kaitlyn Batten is one of the absolute newest of recruit firefighters in Chesterfield County. With an official hire date of June 26, she is starting off on her fire service career. In this episode, we explore what started her down this path and her experiences going through the application and testing process.

Kaitlyn isn't the only Batten in Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Her dad is a Captain in the department who has been there since before she was born.

This will be part 1 of her story. Look forward to hearing from her again after she completes the Fire Academy.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 57: Chief Raymond Lloyd - A Charleston FD Family Tradition

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Before joining Folly Beach SC Fire Department, Chief Lloyd was part of a family tradition with the Charleston, SC Fire Department that has gone on for five generations. In this episode Keith Brower and I talk with Chief Lloyd about his family history, relieving his own uncle on his last day in the fire station, and one of the worst fires in history that shaped how many departments are organized and respond today.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 56: Retirees Episode Pre-Show and Afterparty

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Episode 55 had some great stories from the 211 years of collective wisdom from CFEMS Retirees. But the stories didn't start or stop there. The record button was pushed and stayed on long after the official end of Episode 55.

After some pretty heavy editing, some of those stories can be heard here. Enjoy -

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 55: 211 Years of Wisdom, and Stories - The CFEMS Retirees

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:15:00 -0400

I had the honor of sitting down with eight Chesterfield Fire and EMS legends to share some wisdom, history, and humor in this episode from Plant City, Florida. Some live there, some come for the "winter" weather, but all have collected lessons learned (and some humorous stories) along the way that need to be shared.

Enjoy this first episode of 2023

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 54: Surround yourself with bright lights, with Chief Rick Butcher

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:15:00 -0400

A young kid from Ohio moves to the tourist town of Tarpon Springs Florida, joins a church band, goes to a volunteer fire department meeting and the rest is history!

Rick Butcher joined the Tarpon Springs Fire Department as an 18 year old volunteer and rose to the rank of Fire Chief serving the community for 38 years. He continues his service to the job through the R.E.T.R.E.A.D.S. and as a responder for NASCAR.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 53: "This will help round out your career", with Melvin Stone

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Melvin Stone's 40 year career in the fire service ended with his retirement from the position of Assistant Director of the Florida State Fire Marshals Office. His career began in Tampa, Florida to simply provide for his family after loosing a job, but quickly became a passion with a history of being the first African American to hold many of the positions in which he served.

And his service continues today as a R.E.T.R.E.A.D.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 52: Kitchen Worker, Fire Chief, State FM, and Cancer Survivor - Julius Halas

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Julius Halas is a 48 year veteran of the fire service, starting out as a firefighter in Sarasota, FL and working his way up to Fire Chief, then consolidating his way out of a job - one of the most humble, team focused, and mission driven people I have ever had the chance to meet.

Ultimately rising the to the position of Director of the State Fire Marshals Office, Julius retired in the same city where it all began when I met with him last week at the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association as he passed the baton to his successor.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 51: "What is the shortest school on this base?" With Chief Jim Nilo

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Specialization in the fire service isn't anything new, but Crash Fire Rescue, or Aircraft Rescue Firefighting is a specialty all in its own. In this episode, I spoke with Jim Nilo who was instrumental in developing and improving AFFF training in Virginia, all because he washed out of one Marine Corps training program and wanted "the shortest school" on that base.

Jim ultimately became the fire chief at the Richmond International Airport and continues to train airport firefighters all over the world.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 50: Memories of September 11, 2001

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -0400

On this special episode, I compiled a few of the past year's guests memories and reflections on the attacks of September 11, 2001. When I started asking that question, I had no idea I would come across some amazing and still emotional stories of our experiences.

May we never have to go through that again.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 49: "I got marched to military jail" with Mac McFarlane

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Archibald "Mac" McFarlane started his fire service career before he was legally able to, but has gone on to accomplish some great things and continues to do so today.

See all of Mac's work here https://www.facebook.com/belizeheroes.org

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 48: "Dude, that was like a movie!" with Brian Rothell

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Brian Rothell or "Skeletor" as he was known in the department, is a retired Chesterfield Firefighter who probably has more life saves off duty than he did when he was on duty. He also worked as a contract firefighter in Iraq and Afghanistan and he's an avid outdoorsman who enjoys kite surfing and stand up paddle boarding on the river.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

FHL Episode 47: Free beer and a dare with Chief Sean DeCrane

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -0400

How does a firefighter who never worked in fire prevention or codes end up speaking on behalf of the IAFF at national and international code development hearings? It involves rugby, free beer, and a dare.

Sean DeCrane is a retired Cleveland, OH Battalion Chief who shares some stories of the legends of the Cleveland Fire Department and them mentors that helped shape his career, and a little about how codes and standards are made.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 46: A Fire Department Loss - Alicia Monahan

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:45:00 -0400

I am delaying this weeks episode due to the tragic loss of a Chesterfield Fire and EMS Firefighter during swift water rescue class on the Nantahala River in North Carolina. Firefighter Alicia Monahan was an 11 year veteran of the department and active with the Virginia K9 Search and Rescue group. She leaves behind two teenage boys and a fiancé.

The Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Charitable Foundation is creating a pass through fund to help those two young men, and I hope you will join me in contributing to that effort.

Donations can be made through the CPFF Foundation website at www.cpffcf.org - make sure you put "Alicia Monahan" in the special instructions section of the donation form.

https://cpffcf.org/

Episode 45: Freedom House Ambulance - The first Paramedics

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:15:00 -0400

A few years before Johnny and Roy of EMERGENCY! fame, there was a group of groundbreaking EMS providers delivering ALS care to the Hill District of Pittsburgh, PA. Their story has largely gone untold, but John Moon, retired EMS Assistant Chief from Pittsburgh EMS and Freedom House Paramedic is on a mission to get the stories of these first ALS providers shared.

Doctors Nancy Caroline and Peter Safar, were all part of this history, but I never knew the rest of the story of how these EMS pioneers trained "unemployables" from a underserved community into the first Paramedics.

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Episode 44: Firefighters Bill Crump and Terry Newcomb - PT is the key

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:15:00 -0400

FF/P Bill Crump and FF Terry Newcomb are both retirees of Chesterfield Fire and EMS and are still in amazing shape riding road and mountain bikes, canoeing wild rivers, lifting heavy weights, and still telling stories.

Bill, Terry, and I talk about some of the greatest supervisors and firefighters we worked with over the years - some of whom are no longer with us. They also share the secret to being a physically fit retiree in their 70's and still going strong.

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Episode 43: Four Saturdays and a Sunday with Chief Russ Sanders

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Chief Russ Sanders of the Louisville, KY Fire Department spent 55 years in this business, but it was the influence of his first company officer that put him on a path to success. With his first call a fire fatality within hours of coming on duty with no more training than to "hold on tight" while on the tailboard, to becoming the fire chief and changing the focus of the department, Russ has some great stories of fire service leadership that everyone can learn from.

We didn't even begin scratching the surface of is career, and I am sure we will get together again for more of these stories.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 42: The Richmond Theater Fire of 1811 with Meredith Henne Baker

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:15:00 -0400

A fire breaks out in a theater and kills more than 72 people - including Virginia's Governor, prominent Richmond leaders, farmers, and slaves. Meredith Henne Baker is an independent historian who literally wrote the book on this fire.

Visit her website at www.theaterfirebook.com to lean more that we could talk about in this episode.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 41: Assistant Chief/Paramedic Nick Dinges Sublette, IL

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Assistant Chief Nick Dinges is a third generation firefighter/paramedic from the Sublette, IL Fire Protection District who has served urban, rural, and college communities. He's also a successful entrepreneur with the hashtag #GSDT.

In this episode he shares a couple of amazing stories of a preemie respiratory arrest with a 4th generation family member and tornado MCI, as well as how his want of a new baseball glove led him into business.

Check out www.dingesfire.com

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 40: The Petersburg, VA Fire 40 Years Later: "It happened to us yesterday - everyday"

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -0400

March 19, 1982 - A fire in the City of Petersburg, VA results in an explosion that injures dozens and takes the lives of one citizen and one firefighter. Some of those who responded that day were able to share stories of their careers and the story of SGT/FF Mike Goff who was killed that day.

So we may we never forget....

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 39: Ron Farr - From Band Director to Fire Chief

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:15:00 -0400

How does an aspiring drummer and band director get into the fire service? A brutally honest music teacher shows the way.

Serving in the fire service for more than 59 year - and still serving at his home department, the Plainwell (MI) Department of Public Safety - Ron Farr has been a leader at all levels of local, state, and national organizations.

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Episode 38: The Fire Service and Jiu Jitsu with PJ, Chase, and Jesse

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -0400

How does training Jiu Jitsu make you a better firefighter? Two current firefighters from Henrico and Chesterfield, Virginia along with a Lieutenant from Washington, DC join me to talk about their experience with how this martial art form can improve your ability to remain calm under pressure, reduce stress, and prepare you for failure. All the while in an environment very similar to being in a firehouse family.

Check out Aegis Jiu Jitsu on the web at www.aegisjj.com, and come roll with us on the mats!

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 37: History Lesson - The Station Nightclub Fire

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -0400

February 20, 2003 - A fire breaks out on the stage of a nightclub where the band Great White was playing resulting in the death of 100 people and injuring 230 more.

Retired ATF Agent John Pijaca joins me to talk about the ATF and his involvement as part of the National Response Team that investigated this fire.

You can watch the video of this fire at https://youtu.be/V0nQipbseTw

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Episode 36: A Logbook Update - New Patreon Page

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -0400

This is going to be a short one - just a quick update on the Logbook and a big thank you to everyone who has listened, commented, and shared these episodes over the past year.

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Episode 35: "Burn Boston Burn" With Wayne Miller, ATF Retired

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0400

In the early 1980's, Boston became known as the Arson Capital of the World thanks to a group of serial arsonists who set more than 260 fires and were responsible for 200 firefighter injuries. The story of this group of "twisted Robin Hoods" is told in the book, "Burn Boston Burn" written by a member of the Arson Task Force that investigated these crimes and ultimately brought the arson ring to justice.

Wayne Miller served 25 years in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms investigating fires, explosions, and firearms crimes and has become an author telling the story of the Boston arsonists and other crimes he has investigated over the years.

Enjoy this episode where I talk to Wayne about his career and this epic story of arson, murder plots, and conspiracies.

Check out his website at www.BurnBostonBurn.com

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Episode 34: Fire Chief Fred Crosby

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Fred Crosby started his public safety career as a Junior member of Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad following in his brother's footsteps. But ultimately, he blazed his own trail as one of the original EMS Med-Flight I Flight Paramedics, the First EMS Directors for Hanover County, and ultimately as a fire chief in two different states.

There are a lot more stories along the path that we couldn't get into in this episode, so you can bet Fred will be back again in the future.

Enjoy!

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Episode 33: Dedicated to the fallen - First Anniversary Edition and First History Lesson

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Henry, Weet, John and I get together again for what we are calling the First Anniversary Episode. It is dedicated to our first guest and one of the inspirations carrying us forward - R.C. "Tiny" Dawson.

We also dive into some history - January 7, 1950 in Davenport, Iowa, a hospital fire claimed the lives of 40 patients and one staff member. We discuss some of the conditions and after effects of this deadly incident that impacted responders for more than 50 years after the event.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 32: Lee Gilbert - Henrico Communications Supervisor

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0400

Generally, the first person the public interacts with during an emergency is the other person on the end of the 911 call. Responders rely on these professionals to get accurate information and pass critical information to the responding police officers, firefighters, and EMT's.

Lee Gilbert started in the fire service as a Cadet and moved into a communications officer position where he served nearly 40 years as a dispatcher and supervisor. He also worked both sides of the radio as a volunteer EMT-C with Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad.

In this episode, hear how the dispatch process worked in the days before computers and keyboards.

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Episode 31: Frank Chinn, Firefighter/Paramedic/Educator

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Frank Chinn has been a fixture in Virginia EMS for almost 50 years, and is still providing care and training the next generation. He's trained EMT's who have gone on to become doctors and fire chiefs and held them all to a high standard to ensure they can do the job.

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Episode 30: Karl Thompson - Firefighter/Historian

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Karl Thompson got his start as a 16 year old volunteer firefighter in Maryland. Today he is a 50 year veteran of the fire service with experience in 4 states and multiple departments. His daily history emails are distributed far and wide to educate those in the fire service of historic fires that have shaped the service. Everyone can view those historic notes at: www.firefighterclosecalls.com/category/firefighter-history/

Read more about Karl's background and his Fellowship and all the FFMIA Fellows at: www.ffmia.org/Fellows

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 29: Bob Luckett, "Solving for X: Tracking the DC Serial Arsonist"

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Bobby Luckett got his fire service career started as a young boy watching the firehouse when the crews were out on calls. Near the end of his career he put the handcuffs on one of the most notorious arsonist the DC area has known. I got to catch up with Bob - a Fellow VA Fire Marshal and a fire marshal academy classmate to discuss his career and his book that outlines how the DC Serial Arson Task Force got the job done.

Make sure you check out his website and order the book. I can't wait to get mine.

www.robermluckett.com

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Episode 28: Chief Rick Burch - Family Traditions Part 2

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Welcome back to the second of two parts where Chief Burch finishes up his stories in Hanover and how being the Fire Chief is different than any other job he has held.

Make sure you listen to part 1, episode 27 first. This episode picks up where we left off, and if you've missed that, you will miss the entire story.

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Episode 27: Chief Rick Burch - Family Traditions Part 1

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0400

This legend's career and family history is so long it's going to take two episodes to get it all in! His Grandfather started the Family Tradition in the Richmond (VA) Fire Bureau when horses pulled the engines, his father started the Richmond Flying Squad, and he was instrumental in the evolution of two Virginia fire departments into the 21st Century.

Meet Fire Chief Richard E. Burch Jr., a third generation firefighter who not only served his local fire departments, but the state's fire service, and our nation as an Army Veteran. In part one we talk about his family history and how he was born into the business as well as his journey to a Deputy Chief position in Hanover.

Part two will be up soon, make sure you catch both episodes!

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Episode 26: The NEW Richmond Metro Flying Squad

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Rehab is an important safety function on the fire ground. At the same time, it can provide a conduit for members of the community - including retired fire service members - to remain involved and give back to the service.

Meet Chief Steve Korb and Lt. Steve Meyenberg of the Richmond Metro Flying Squad. Learn about their personal histories, some history about the Richmond, VA Fire and Emergency Services Department, and how the future of fire ground support is changing.

Visit their web site at www.rvaflyingsquad.com

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Episode 25: Jokes and Pranks with Lt. JP Jones

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0400

This is it! Proof that JP Jones WAS involved in some of the pranks and practical jokes that happened in CFD.

JP and I were Recruit School classmates, I worked for him as a firefighter, he worked for me in the Fire Marshals Office, and he was one of the most responsible and dedicated officers I know (no practical jokes on PPE - among other things).

We relive some of the classics we were involved in (and victims of) and some of those jokes share by others who have been guests on this podcast for the past 9 months. We laughed until we cried then laughed some more. Enjoy -

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 24: With Senior Captain and Fiction Writer Michael Brigati

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0400

This episode is with someone who wanted to be Marine Biologist, but ended up as a fiction writer after working as a councilor in a correctional institution, then went on to a career as a Firefighter, Paramedic, and Senior Capitan in Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Mike and I got to travel around Mount Rainier in Washington and paddle canoes in the rugged back country of Canada - and you get a couple of those stories to.

Make sure to check out his book, Fire Thieves available on Amazon!

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Episode 23: A Legend - LT Ken Tanner CFEMS

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

There are a lot of legendary stories in the fire station that have outlasted the careers of the members involved. In this episode you get the real story of getting left by the fire chief on the side of the road (or not), E-102 airborne across Hull Street Road (or not), Playboy Magazines on the tailboard (or not), and how pre-planning used to be done (off duty). The "I'm sorry Chesterfield, my lips were frozen" story will have to wait for the next Ken Tanner Episode!

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Episode 22: Edward "Bubby" Bish - Southside VA Emergency Crew

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Bubby Bish was destined to be a member of the Southside VA Emergency Crew, his mother told him so when he was 4 years old! With more than 50 years of service at SVEC, Bubby has been a member of the Governor's State EMS Advisory Board, responded to the Pentagon on 9/11, and is an inductee into Virginia's Rescue Hall of Fame. A quiet and humble leader in Virginia EMS, Bubby has influenced thousands of EMS providers with his teaching and mentorship over the years. Enjoy..

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 21: With Brett Williams

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

When I think about some of the best people in this job, Brett is one of those on the top of my list. He has worked as a volunteer and career firefighter/officer in four different fire service organizations, and each of them would be eager to have him back on their roster today (and he's back on one of those for a third tour). Brett has more fire service experiences and stories than we could capture in this episode, and the ostrich attack was one I hadn't heard before. I'm sure there are more to come. Enjoy...

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 20: Lakeside Junior Volunteer Rescue Squad, with Jim Murphy, Steve Wood, and John Crosby

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0400

A lot of fire and EMS professionals got their start as volunteers, some at a very young age. My three guests on this episode started at age 15 as Junior members of the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad in Henrico, VA and went on to great public safety careers in Fire/EMS and Law Enforcement, but not before they made some history as junior members. These are some the stories they can tell publicly. . . .

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Episode 19: The Next Generation Part III with FF/Paramedic Liz Fuentes

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0400

The third and final (for now) "Young Guns" episode features Liz Fuentes, firefighter/paramedic with Chesterfield Fire and EMS. How does an event that happens thousands of miles away motivate a dedicated school teacher to dive into the Fire and EMS Field? You will find that answer here, and how she literally packed everything she owned in a small car and moved from South Florida to Central VA to fulfill her mission of service to the community. Enjoy -

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Episode 18: The Next Generation, Part II with FF Kyle Walden

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Continuing with the "Young Guns" of today's fire service, meet Kyle Walden - a guy who never gives up and overcomes whatever challenge comes his way.

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Episode 17: The Next Generation: Laura Siegle - Chesterfield Fire and EMS

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:15:00 -0400

What motivates the next generation of Firefighter/Paramedics? In the next few episodes, we will hear from some of the "Young Guns" from Chesterfield and learn how they got interested in the greatest job in the world.

In Episode 17, meet Laura Siegle, firefighter, paramedic student, photographer, and competitive power lifter. Hear how she made the transition from Dairy, Animal, and Poultry Sciences to the fire service.

And check out her amazing photography here - www.laurasieglephotography.com

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 16: Ronald and Steve Mason - Two Tampa (FL) Fire and Rescue Legends

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode, I got to talk with Chief Ronald Mason, Chief of Tampa Fire/Rescue from 1976-1979 and his brother District Chief Steve Mason. The Mason family has been part of Tampa Fire/Rescue since the 1930's and they share some of the history of EMS not only in that department, but how Tampa was on the leading edge of EMS care nationwide.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 15: How it all began - The Chesterfield Fire Dept with Chief R. L. Eanes

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Prior to 1966, there were 13 different and independent volunteer fire companies in Chesterfield, and with the hiring of Robert L. Eanes as Fire Marshal in 1966, and the adoption of the fire fire prevention code in the county, the Chesterfield Fire Department was born. Chief Eanes shares some of those early stories and history with me in this episode, and there will be more with him in the future.

Drop me a note via the email with any questions you have for him and we will answer them in a future episode.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 14a: Chief Chis Eudailey - From young volunteer to Fire Chief

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Chris Eudailey's fire service career started as a young man in Chesterfield, VA, but let him to the City of Petersburg, James City, County, and ultimately to the Fire Chief for Spotsylvania County. While still supporting the fire service as the Executive Director for the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, his story of being the dispatcher for a call in Petersburg is just the beginning of the Mike Goff story, more to come in future episodes about that fire.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 13: The VA State Fire Marshals Office History Lesson

Mon, 17 May 2021 00:15:00 -0400

A common story is that fire regulations are built upon the tragedy of a significant loss. The origins of the VA State Fire Marshals Office fits that mold.

In this episode, I get to talk with two legends of the SFMO and hear how the office was established by the first State Fire Marshal C. Sutton Mullins, and how that office has changed over the past 70 years.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 12: The Senior Firefighter

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:15:00 -0400

With more than 44 years as a career firefighter, and more than 6 years of prior volunteer experience, this guy has some lessons and stories to share.

Assistant Chief Eugene "Cricket" Gerald literally started running fire calls before he even started going to school. In this episode, Henry Rosenbaum and I get to talk with Cricket and hear some of the lessons learned and legendary stories of a fire service career that spans six decades.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 11: Accelerant K9 Teams

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:10:00 -0400

Man's Best Friend can also be a fire investigator's most valuable tool. In this episode I talk with two of the first Accelerant K9 handlers in Central Virginia - Captain Mike Martin and Lieutenant Bob Rollston - about their experiences as dog handlers and fire investigators.

These unique teams aren't just a person and a dog. They are truly a matched team not only in their training, but personalities as well.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 10: The VA Fire Marshals Academy - History and Origins

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Every fire marshal in Virginia has to attend at least some parts of the Department of Fire Programs - VA Fire Marshals Academy. The groundwork for the programs and classes that are graduating today was built by Russ Chandler - long time fire service professional and first Director of the VFMA.

In this episode, Weet and I get to hear some of the stories associated not only with starting an Fire Marshals Academy, but also hear about the origins of Hanover's Fire Marshals Office - with some lions and tigers thrown in as well.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 9: Tales from the Poker Room with Don Bowman and Kevin Spaulding

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:15:00 -0400

In this episode, I got to capture some (some shouldn't be recorded) of the stories that get shared at a monthly retirees poker game. Kevin Spaulding and Don Bowman are two retired Battalion Chiefs from Chesterfield Fire and EMS who were great leaders, teachers, and mentors over their long careers.

Make sure you check out the Facebook page for photos relating to some of these stories, and as always, be sure to follow the social pages, subscribe, and pass the word along.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 8: Henrico County, VA Pioneers for Women's History Month

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Henrico Fire published a tribute video last week about the first four women to retire from the department in recognition of Women's History Month. Henry and I were lucky enough to meet with three of the four to hear about their fire service experiences, including challenges, significant fires, and mentorship.

Listen in to how Captain Debbie Weymouth, Firefighter Susan Caskie, and Firefighter Lisa Butler met and overcame the challenges to become pioneers in their department over their careers.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 7: Richmond, Virginia's Dive Team and Tropical Depression Gaston

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0400

John Harkness is a Retired BC from Richmond who went on to become the Fire Chief in Orange County where he got his start as a Volunteer Firefighter.

Chief Harkness was also a leader in dive and water rescue in central VA and was involved in several water rescues on August 23, 2004 when Tropical Depression Gaston dumped more than 12 1/2" of rain in just a few hours in Richmond. I was able to sit down and capture some of those stories at his home by the much calmer Gulf of Mexico in Florida.

Enjoy - more Gaston stories are on the way!

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 6: Loudoun County's Combined Fire and Rescue System

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Loudoun County, Virginia's Combined Fire and Rescue System had its start in the volunteer fire companies of the community, and one person who started as a volunteer in that county rose to the rank of Fire Chief. In this episode, we take a look back at that history and some significant incidents that shaped how the system developed and a Fire Marshal became Fire Chief.

View an article about the Meadowood incident we discussed here - https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/10471739/you-have-firefighters-jumping-out-the-rear-of-the-house-part-1

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 5: Rescue Challenge

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:30:00 -0400

The Rescue Challenge started in 1995 to test the skills of technical rescue teams from around Virginia. That evolved into a 25 year history of training and regional cooperation that involved other states, the military, and private industrial teams.

Meet Steve Wood, retired Henrico Battalion Chief who's idea led to Rescue Challenge, and Ed Dunnavant, retired Henrico Lieutenant who helped make this event an ongoing opportunity to learn and develop.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 4: Dutch Gap Power Station Smokestack Rescue

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0400

In Episode 4, I get to sit down with two former shift-mates - BC Mark Berry and Capt Jerry Pruden - and discuss some of our time on "The Pike", and the incident that earned them the department's first Medal of Valor.

At the end, we get a little heavy paying tribute to our family members - both in uniform and related to the uniform - who have left us way too soon.

To support the Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Foundation, please visit:

https://cpffcf.org/

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 3: The Richmond, VA VCU Fire

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:30:00 -0400

In Episode 3, we get to hear first hand accounts of what it's like to be the first in fire officers to what was described as "the second biggest [fire] in the city's history behind only the burning of Richmond at the end of the Civil War."

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Richmond Fire and Police Credit Union

900 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, VA 23220

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

Episode 2: The Origins of Henrico's HIT and the VA Regional Teams

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:30:00 -0400

In this episode, we talk with R. C. Dawson, retired Deputy Fire Chief from the Henrico Division of Fire. Chief Dawson (then Captain) started what would become the Henrico Hazardous Incident Team (HIT), and shares the history of how the team was developed and how the Virginia's Regional Haz Mat Team concept was born.

He also talks about one of the most significant hazardous materials incidents in central Virginia that occured in 1982.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

The Firehouse Logbook - Episode 1

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of The Firehouse Logbook Podcast!

In this episode I talk with three lifelong fire and EMS colleagues and friends about how we can best share the culture, traditions, legacies, and legends from those "older and wiser voices" who have paved the way in the fire and emergency medical services field.

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Music: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

The Firehouse Logbook Podcast Trailer

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Trailer for The Firehouse Logbook Podcast!

These are some short clips of guests and topics that will be coming out in the next few weeks. Full episodes will begin being published on Monday January 25^th.

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