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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 1H 5M

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

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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. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - [email protected] - @FDLogbookInstagram - @FDLogbookPodcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcast

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

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