Episode 7

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

Published on: 15th March, 2021

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

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The Firehouse Logbook Podcast
The culture, traditions, legacies, and legends of the fire and EMS services
A retrospective look at the culture, traditions, legacies, and legends of the fire service. Where we came from, how we got here, and the people who led the way.

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Retired Assistant Fire Chief and amateur podcaster to document and share the culture, history, legends, and legacies of the greatest job in the world.