Episode 77

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

Published on: 11th August, 2025

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.

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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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Robby Dawson

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