The Richmond Fire Dialogues

Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Firefighter Pete Walsh to discuss his career and how it is connected to the importance of his faith. He is currently assigned to Engine 11's B shift. Engine 11 is based on North 28th Street in the City's Church Hill neighborhood. Firefighter Walsh talks about why he joined the fire department after years as a paramedic in Richmond, VA, how his faith plays a pivotal role in his career, and what he & his family do to stay involved in their community.

Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Firefighter Amber Yung to discuss her career and why she joined the Richmond, VA Fire Department two years ago. She is currently assigned to Engine 21's B shift. Engine 21 is based on Richmond Highway in the City's Southside. Firefighter Yung talks about why her family moved from Hong Kong when she was a child, how her dream was to be a professional hockey player, and her path to the fire service.

Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Firefighter Jalil Davis to discuss his career and why he joined the Richmond, VA Fire Department three years ago. He is currently assigned to Engine 14's A shift. Engine 14 is based on Hawthorne Avenue in Richmond's Northside. Firefighter Davis talks about growing up in Richmond and how his firefighting career was changed his life.

Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Firefighter Brianna Robinson to discuss her career and why she joined the Richmond, VA Fire Department. She is currently assigned to Engine 11's C shift. Engine 11 is based on North 28th Street in the City's Church Hill neighborhood. Firefighter Robinson talks about how someone in the fire service sparked her interest in the career, why she chose to pursue it, and what it is like to be an openly gay female firefighter in the department.

Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Firefighter Kejuan Donahue his career and why he joined the Richmond, VA Fire Department as a lateral. Prior to joining RFD, Firefighter Donahue was serving as a fire captain at another fire department in Central Virginia. He talked about his decision to make the switch. Firefighter Donahue is currently assigned to Truck 8's A shift. Truck 8 is based on Broad Rock Boulevard in Richmond's Southside.

Battalion Chief Bailey Martin sits down with Battalion Chief Raymond Neville and Captain Hallie Neville to discuss their careers and balancing that with family. The husband and wife met through RFD and have two children together. They talk about how they've made it work - both professionally and personally.