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This was originally recorded in 2019 at my Grandfather’s home in Goose Creek. I sit down to interview William Dale Ribbeck aka ‘Papa Dale’ and we discuss his big life as a sailor in the United States Navy. He retired as a distinguished Master Diver and his impact on my life is immeasurable. He passed … Continue reading Episode 284: Around the World in 80 Years: an interview with my Papa Dale →
Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts. And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby's new start https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
We had such an amazing interview with Mary Bonnin on location in Panama City, FL. She is the United States of Americas First ever female, “MASTER DIVER “, and she is still currently the only female master diver. Mary Bonnin earned her initial diving qualification in 1977. She graduated from First Class Diving School in 1981 at the top of her class and was the first woman to qualify as a diver first class. During her seven years as a Navy diving instructor, Bonnin trained more than 1,000 divers. In 1990, she earned the title of MASTER DIVER , and became the first woman master diver. BTW she is still the only US navy females MD. She was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2001. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message
In the second episode from the Free State of Florida, Sara and her war hero husband share stories from their exploration of the azure waters around Key West, Florida, and a rambunctious night on the town afterward. Our two favorite divers explain what it is like to put on the diving mask and the intricate nature of the equipment they use. As a Master Diver, Marty guides listeners through the key details of the mask, air tank, and communication equipment. They were also able to tour a Coast Guard Cutter and relay a story of our brave Coast Guardsmen stopping a drug-smuggling submarine that was carrying millions of dollars worth of deadly narcotics. This entire weekend has been incredible for Sara and Marty. They hope you have enjoyed these episodes as much as they have enjoyed recording them.Please visit our great sponsors:Allegiance Goldhttps://protectwithsara.comClick or Call 877-702-7272 and tell them Sara sent you and get $5,000 of free silver on a qualifying purchase. Sound of Freedomhttps://angel.com/freedomJoin the two million and see Sound of Freedom in theaters July 4th. Chapters:0:05 We are still in Key West4:16 Cuban Coffee5:08 The Weather5:34 Mary's diving history8:01 Ocean Diving is nerve-wracking12:14 The Mask and gear 13:09 Nurse Sharks13:50 The mask and gear cont.19:07 Sara tries the mask on21:05 Lionfish are a problem21:39 Coast Guard Cutter24:15 Drug Smuggling submarines24:47 Coast Guard Cutter cont.27:37 Our night out29:38 Captain Morgan?29:53 Message I'm learning30:55 Show Close
Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jnr star in a film about the first coloured Navy Diver in the US. The troubles he faces just to get close to that role, and the things he endures in training then in duty as he hopes to become a Master Diver. Trev's never heard of it - Stephen Loves it - so what about you? Fire up the Fetch and get the Hisense TV going for the Best Movies You've Never Seen
Robert De Niro and Cuba Gooding Jnr star in a film about the first coloured Navy Diver in the US. The troubles he faces just to get close to that role, and the things he endures in training then in duty as he hopes to become a Master Diver. Trev's never heard of it - Stephen Loves it - so what about you? Fire up the Fetch and get the Hisense TV going for the Best Movies You've Never Seen
This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interviewed Dr. Elijah Pierick, Primary Election Winner and now a General Election Candidate of District 39. We talked about his beliefs and values and purpose of running for office.We also have your favorite experts providing this week's tips on property management, mortgage loans, home inspection and home insurance!Who is Dr. Elijah Pierick?Dr. Elijah Pierick was born on November 28th, 1994. His father is a U.S Navy Command Master Chief, Master Diver, with the Navy Seals, while his mother is a retired teacher. He moved to Hawaii in 2003. He was raised in Ewa Beach and he and his family lived here for 17 years.Within the medical community, Dr. Elijah currently serves as a Chaplain and Ethics Committee member for hospice. He also is Adjunct Faculty with multiple schools and colleges on the island, Officer in the Air Force Reserves, and Pastor with Encounter (formerly New Hope Town). He was a volunteer Counselor in the Kapolei Youth Detention Facility, Mentor for the Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy, a local university Counselor, Education Director, Teacher, and President for a multi-congregation council on the island.To reach Dr. Elijah, you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 808.258.3235Email: oahudata@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.elijahpierickdistrict39.com/Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/elect.elijahpierick.district39/ | https://www.facebook.com/elijah.pierick.1
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This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interviewed Dr. Elijah Pierick, Primary Election Winner and now a General Election Candidate of District 39. We talked about his beliefs and values and purpose of running for office.We also have your favorite experts providing this week's tips on property management, mortgage loans, home inspection and home insurance!Who is Dr. Elijah Pierick?Dr. Elijah Pierick was born on November 28th, 1994. His father is a U.S Navy Command Master Chief, Master Diver, with the Navy Seals, while his mother is a retired teacher. He moved to Hawaii in 2003. He was raised in Ewa Beach and he and his family lived here for 17 years.Within the medical community, Dr. Elijah currently serves as a Chaplain and Ethics Committee member for hospice. He also is Adjunct Faculty with multiple schools and colleges on the island, Officer in the Air Force Reserves, and Pastor with Encounter (formerly New Hope Town). He was a volunteer Counselor in the Kapolei Youth Detention Facility, Mentor for the Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy, a local university Counselor, Education Director, Teacher, and President for a multi-congregation council on the island.To reach Dr. Elijah, you may contact him in the following ways:Phone: 808.258.3235Email: oahudata@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.elijahpierickdistrict39.com/Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/elect.elijahpierick.district39/ | https://www.facebook.com/elijah.pierick.1
In this episode, Ross discusses what a Navy Master Diver is and what a Navy Master Diver does. He shares his experiences leading various military diving operations including the recovery of victims and the removal of bridge debris to restore the commercial waterway following the collapse of the Interstate Highway 35 Bridge into the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ross was inspired to write a book in part because he enjoys bragging about America's sons and daughters in uniform who he served with during his Navy Career. You can read about the Sailors Master Chief Master Diver Ross Garcia served with and his leadership experiences in his self-published book, “View Through a Faceplate Window, Adventures of a Navy Master Diver.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tomorrow Is The Problem PodcastWelcome to the ICA Miami Podcast. Each season, we'll explore familiar concepts from everyday life that we often take for granted.We'll expand these concepts to understand their critical historical and cultural underpinnings and forever change the way you view them.Oceanic Ways of KnowingThe focus of this first season is the ocean as a source of knowledge. Understanding identity and history inevitably requires a study of the seas, the communities it affects, and the secrets it was made to hold in the deep.The Sea Is HistoryExamine the sea as a collective memory of violence, an underwater keeper of often obscured identity and meaning.Archaeologists Ayana Flewellen and Justin Dunnavant probe the relationship between the sea and human history alongside Master Diver and Marine Biology Ph.D. student Kelsey Sapp.From sunken slave ships to coral preservation as an act of trauma healing, listen in to this deep dive on the historical and symbolic meaning of our physical oceans.Time Stamps + Takeaways[0:00] The Guerrero — a short intro of humans and History lost to the sea.[4:22] Ayana Flewellen paints a portrait of the slave trade's monumental and poorly accounted for human losses — 1.8 million African lives, names, family lines, and stories were lost to the sea.[6:05] Diving With a Purpose is tasked with surveying maritime wrecks to document and preserve this History.[7:37] Justin Dunnavant shares his work uncovering traces of the African diaspora kept in the material record if not the written one.[9:43] Marcus Garvey's entrepreneurial spirit offers Justin an opportunity to reinvigorate a historical narrative that explores Black History and the relationship to the sea outside of the discussion of slavery.[11:13] Justin touches on the idiosyncrasies of underwater archaeology and the debate against western and colonialist practices on how we are meant to interact with objects of history, if at all.[14:56] On the undoing of norms in academia opening up exploration and the possibilities in a space — like the sea — that can never be fully owned.[18:23] Ethical commemoration as a goal can also be an environmental statement. Justin shares his and Ayana's idea on how to counter the Black death narrative with an underwater memorial garden.[19:30] Kelsey Sapp touches on her work in assisted coral migration and how she is participating in Justin and Ayana's vision for a living museum.[22:46] On the intersection of cultural and environmental preservation. Ayana fleshes out the underwater trans-Atlantic living monument project, moving it away from the spectacle of Black death and towards a meditative healing experience.[25:00] The somatic experience of Black divers recovering this History helps facilitate the transition of the narrative of the ocean as a space of Black death to one Black life.[29:00] Episode 2 is next: The Sea Is Future.Contributors + GuestsDonna Honarpisheh / Assistant Curator and Host.Ayana Flewellen / Black Feminist, Archaeologist, Storyteller, and Artist.Justin Dunnavant / Anthropologist, Archaeologist, and Historian.Kelsey Sapp / Ph.D. Student (Marine Biology) and Master Diver.This podcast was made in partnership with Podfly Productions. This episode was written by Isabelle Lee and Donna Honarpisheh, and edited by Frances Harlow. Our showrunner is Jocelyn Arem, and our Sound Designer and Audio Mixer is Nina Pollock. Links + LearnICA MIAMISlave Voyages DatabaseDiving With a PurposeSociety of Black ArchaeologistsPodflyQuotes“Imagine the magnitude of it: 12.5 million Africans were forced to make this voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, and out of that, you have about 1.8 million that were lost at sea.” — Ayana Flewellen“We've come to an understanding that there are certain sites that don't necessarily need to be explored, studied or excavated in part because actually uncovering them would damage the integrity of what they are meant to do.” — Justin Dunnavant“There is a wide variety and spectrum of Florida coral reefs and you realize that you have entered an alien world, a place that only about 1% of people in the world will ever see, and that is a great privilege and a great responsibility.” — Kelsey Sapp
Good morning, it's Monday April 19th and this is The Herald Review's Daily Chirp podcast. We're bringing you a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other important things going on in our community. Today - According to Sheriff Mark Dannels the Mexican cartel has threatened deputies with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Before we begin, some local history. John Harris Behanserved as the first Sheriff of Cochise County when the county was formed back in 1881. He was sheriff during the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Behan was known for his opposition to the Earps. And after the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Behan testified at length against the Earps. He supported the Cowboys' statements that they had raised their hands and offered no resistance, and that the Earps and Doc Holliday had murdered three cowboys. The Earps ultimately left Tombstone under a cloud of suspicion. Behan was later arrested for graft and failed to win re-election as sheriff. Eventually, he was appointed as the warden of the Yuma Territorial Prison and had various other government jobs until his death in 1912. Today's history is brought to you by Benson Hospital - they're doing more than treating illnesses in Benson, they're building a healthier community. Benson Hospital is now collaborating with the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona to provide diaper assistance to families in need. For more information visit their website at bensonhospital.org. Also, The Daily Chirp podcast is giving away 5 Amazon Echo Dots - one every month now through July. You can enter for your chance to win twice a day! Today's code is PUDDLES and find the other codeword in our “Daily Chirp Podcast Alert” e-newsletter. To enter the sweepstakes go to myheraldreview.com, again today's codeword is: PUDDLES Now, our feature story. Sheriff Mark Dannels recently stated that the Mexican cartel has threatened deputies with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff shared the information with a small group of ranchers and homeowners gathered at the First Baptist Church in San Simon on Wednesday evening last week. The meeting aimed to help residents learn more about the situation with undocumented migrants coming across the border from Mexico. Dannels told the crowd that the Mexican cartel is extremely organized on both sides of the border and no one crosses from Mexico into this country unless they pay a member of that organization first. He also noted that recent decisions being made in Washington DC have actually empowered the cartel. Another focus of the conversation was on the rising number of people coming to the U.S. illegally — including unaccompanied children. In the Tucson Sector — which includes Cochise County — there were “encounters” with 7,079 unaccompanied migrant children in March. That's up 83 percent from March 2020. Encounters with single, migrant adults trying to enter the country illegally also jumped in the Tucson Sector, with over 68,000 last month, compared to just over 21,000 in March 2020. This ongoing issue has prompted several government and law enforcement entities to reach out to federal officials. Even the Western States Sheriffs Association of Laramie, Wyoming, expressed solidarity with the Southwest border sheriffs. Following the meeting in San Simon we spoke with Dannels about the cartel threat and he told us that they've had threats. They're taking safety precautions to protect Cochise County deputies. He also noted that if there are any new developments he'll let the public know. Then, on Friday, Governor Doug Ducey announced that Arizona would take matters into its own hands. Ducey's statement came after the Arizona Department of Public Safety spotted 20 undocumented migrants in Chandler. The state agency said it was rebuffed by both the Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they asked for help. Ultimately, the migrants were released into Chandler. Ducey said that the Biden Harris administration needs to get its head out of the sand when it comes to the crisis at our border. In his eyes, this lack of action defies all logic, and flies in the face of the law. Ducey continued to say that this administration is asleep at the switch, and their total lack of action is having real consequences here in the state of Arizona. Ducey is hopeful that US Senators and Congressional delegation will join him in calling for the President to deploy the National Guard to the border. It was then when he noted that if the federal government isn't going to do its job, then Arizona will take matters into our own hands and provide support to sheriffs and local law enforcement. To stay up to date on this story visit us at myheraldreview.com - Thanks for listening, before we continue, a quick message from our sponsors, Prestige Family Living. Now, we'd like to take a moment to recognize military children as April is the Month of the Military Child. Department. brought to you by ApexNetwork Physical Therapy in Benson and Sierra Vista. They're doing more than just treating patients, they're helping patients get back to living their daily lives. Using extensive knowledge, their therapists treat each patient one-on-one, focusing on individual care. To learn more, go to ApexNetworkPT.com. 7 year old Elaina Calkins doesn't fully comprehend the significance of her father's job in the U.S. Army. But as a military child, the first-grader is beginning to understand that people come and go and that a favorite house or school is not always permanent. Elaina and her 5-year-old sister, Gabriella, are among the hundreds of thousands of military children around the world who are honored each April by the Department of Defense during the Month of the Military Child. The event was created in the mid-1980s by then Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. The Pentagon and other military support organizations and agencies use the month to recognize military children for their sacrifice and bravery on the homefront. While a lot of military youngsters get to live in places that many adults would never see, the constant change and upheaval can often be emotionally taxing. But military parents say that the moves can also build resiliency. That's what Army 1st Sgt. Michael Hull, who is stationed at Fort Huachuca, says about his two sons. Hull said his boys have always embraced the moves and the adventures that come with them. But the Hull children are about to experience a bit more permanency in their young lives. In June, Hull completes his second year at Fort Huachuca. The 41-year-old soldier plans to retire and stay in Tucson. His oldest son started high school there two years ago and he wants to see him finish. His youngest is in fifth grade. Meanwhile, the Calkins sisters are just getting started on their adventure. Their father, Army Maj. Robert Calkins, the battalion executive officer in the 309th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Huachuca, said moving to the installation almost three years ago was the first significant move experienced by his daughters. Calkins said he's starting to see resiliency in both his children. They now understand when he has to finish work at home after a long day or if he's going to be a little late picking them up at the after-school center on the installation. But neither child can really understand the gravity of his work or that he commands 850 soldiers. When he gets home he's just dad. - Next, an upcoming event in our community that you should know about -- brought to you by our sponsors, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative. Music, art, and tacos! Six great bands, local artists, and tacos... not bad for a Tuesday! Head over to The Jonquil Motel tomorrow starting at 4pm for live music by Juniper Djinn, Tapestries, Alex Wilkerson, John & Eli Beach, Horny Siren and Bad Shaman. Primo's Outlaw Tacos will be slinging delicious grub, and La Fortuna will be onsite with premium herbals and ethnobotanicals. Don't miss out on the live art and artisan goodies! The event is BYOB and don't forget your masks, please! Suggested cover is between $5-10 to support the arts in Bisbee. Finally - we'd like to remember the life of Steve Whitecotton of Hereford. Steve was son of the Bennie and Betty Whitecotton. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on November 14, 1952. Steve was a 1971 graduate of Rivercrest High School and went on to attend Arkansas Tech University. In 1973, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for 15 years. He attained the rank of Technical Sergeant before transferring to the Army in 1988, serving for 10 years. Steve was a Gulf War Veteran, serving with the First Armor Division and retired with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. Steve enjoyed riding his motorcycle, he had his pilot's license, he enjoyed scuba diving as a Master Diver, and he loved tinkering in his shop on projects, and working on his “farm”. His smile and laughter will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him, especially those closest. Steve is survived by his daughter, his grandchildren, a brother, a sister, a nephew, his former wife and friend Pam, and his “adopted son” George and his family. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Steve's life. 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In this episode, Dr. Wiggins (@docmcwiggins) discusses SCUBA, its impact on wellness, and gives thanks for Nathan E. Carter, a retired US Army Ranger and Master Diver who brought scuba diving to Morehouse College. Dive deeper on this and tons more at globostream.com! Follow! YT: Globostream Spotify: The Way To Well IG: @globostream // @ docmcwiggins Fb: @thewaytowell Twitter: @globostream cashapp: $globostream --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/surfertherapy/message
Nowadays you can achieve the rank of Master Diver - or perhaps even Instructor - without ever diving in the Ocean, or at night, or deep! So we decided to come up with a challenge for divers out there...and those who can complete it will join a very exclusive club.
Phil is a Navy trained deep-sea diver and a Certified Hyperbaric Technician and chamber operator. After graduating in 1983 from the U.S. Navy’s Scuba School, Phil worked as reconnaissance diver. Furthering his education, Phil graduated in 1985 from the U.S. Navy’s Second Class Dive School and became a certified deep-sea diver for the 294th Dive Detachment. Phil accumulated 11 years of experience in both chamber and dive operations. He is a civilian Master Diver and a Commercial Diver. Phil is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), has worked for the Fire Department for over 20 years and is a certified Swift Water Rescue Instructor. https://www.veteransreferringveterans.com/listings/hyperbarics-of-sun-valley/ https://hyperbarichealthandwellnessfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/hyperbarichwf/
This week I talk about bonding with your family. I discuss the amazing diving opportunities around the UK and how to manipulate your LinkedIn profile to stand out for your dream job and to gain the attention of current and potential customers. Will you be the first to guess this weeks conundrum?
David M. Salkin, Author of Battle Scars, discusses the book and the brave military men behind the stories that inspired it. Matthew and David discuss how civilians reading this book can gain a better understanding of the struggles of veterans returning home. “Battle Scars is an incredible story of brothers in arms and the bonds formed in combat. The struggles that are faced by combat veterans returning from war are real and nothing I’ve read brings that story to life like Battle Scars. This is a must read!” LTCOL T. Kevin White “TK” 150th Special Operations Wing David M. Salkin is the author of fourteen published thrillers in various genres, including military espionage, crime, horror, science-fiction, action-adventure and mystery. With a writing style reminiscent of the late, great Michael Crichton, Salkin’s work keeps his readers turning pages into the late hours. His books have received Gold and Bronze medals in the Stars & Flags book awards, and David has appeared as a guest speaker all over the country, including three times as a panelist at Thrillerfest in NYC. David has also written two screenplays, and continues to work on getting those produced. David served as an elected official in Freehold Township, NJ for twenty-five years in various roles including Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Township Committeeman and Police Commissioner. He was inducted into the NJ Elected officials Hall of Fame in 2019. Dave is a 1988 graduate of Rutgers College with a BA in English Literature. When not working or writing, David prefers to be Scuba diving or traveling. He’s a Master Diver and “fish geek”, as well as a pretty good chef and wine aficionado.
On this episode of Could It Be: Oak Island Podcast we talk with Tony Sampson, Master Diver from The Curse of Oak Island! How did Tony get into treasure hunting? Is that swamp the worst place to dive? When did they first discover the paved area? What does he hope the treasure on Oak Island is? Facebook and Instagram @Oakislandpodcast Twitter @Oakislandpod YouTube Channel: OakIslandPodcast E-mail us at oakislandpodcast@gmail.com To get your trading cards become a Patron to the podcast! Patreon OakIslandPodcast https://www.patreon.com/OakIslandPodcast Phone number 360-836-4549 oakislandpodcast.com
Our guest this week is Jenni Cluskey, a Masters Diver who has reached her 70th birthday with the same enthusiasm for the sport and appetite for winning that drew her back in the early 90’s. Like any athlete she has faced her challenges, whether it be physical or part of the mental game that sport presents. She started diving at the age of 14 and three years later she was already qualified for national championships in the Highboard event. By the time she was 20 she earned a place on the Commonwealth Games team for Scotland where she finished 8th. And then she spent time in the Australia and New Zealand with different coaches and learning how different their system was for divers to that in the UK. She missed a chance to try out for the 1972 Olympic Games because she couldn’t afford the fare home which we learn was a mixed blessing given the massacre at the Munich games. Since returning to the UK she took a break from the sport but when she did pick it up again she began her Masters career with a vengeance competing at numerous European venues and finishing in the top three. This year the World Masters are being held in Gwanju, South Korea but Jennie has to be selective about traveling since divers are entirely self funded. She does however have her sights sent on the European Masters will be held in Budapest in 2020. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 2 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
On this episode of Ship to Shore, Robert Frump welcomes Michael Carr to the show to discuss his lifelong career of service in the Coast Guard and Army. Michael was an Operations Officer and Diving Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force Dive Team, faculty at Maine Maritime Academy, faculty at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, faculty at Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies, a U.S. Army Marine Warrant Officer, a U.S. Army Electronic Warfare Officer, a Master for Crowley Maritime's Alaska and Gulf of Mexico Operations, and he is the author of Weather Predicting Simplified: How to Read Weather Charts and Satellite Images, McGraw Hill International.
The podcast heads back to Singapore with Jia to talk to Duane Pierce. Duane started the Singapore Tableau User Group, so you could say he knows what he’s talking about. Jia goes behind the visualizations to learn about Duane, how he got started in data AND how he got to SE Asia. For you foodies, Duane highly recommends Japan. Duane also shares his thoughts on the best way to grow your skills and getting involved in the data community, including #MakeoverMonday. Oh, and Duane is a Master Diver as well. NBD. Connect with Duane here: LinkedIn, Duaneybear, Twitter Duane’s data at InfoWorld
Episode one with Master Diver and Expert Spearfisherman, Billy D'Antuano creator of Naples Spearfishing League. Conversation on the growth of spearfishing as well as the increase of the invasive Lionfish in southwest Florida.
Episode 75: FBI, City of Pittsburgh EMS, diving the murky waters of the 3 Rivers and EMS are some of the topics that are on the podcast this week. Kurt Gardner has been in EMS for over 30 years. He became an EMT in 1985 and was a volunteer for Medical Rescue Team South in the south suburbs of Pittsburgh PA. He became a Paramedic in 1987 and was hired as a Paramedic by the City of Pittsburgh in 1988. While with the City of Pittsburgh, Kurt also served on the city’s HAZMAT team and was a Master Diver with the River Rescue.Following the September 2001 attacks, the Commonwealth established an in state Urban Search and Rescue team and the City of Pittsburgh was an integral part of that team. Kurt served as Medical Team Manager. Kurt retired after 21 years in the city to take a position within the FBI to provide specialized medical support. In his current position with the FBI, he is a Weapons of Mass Destruction Specialist. We discuss all the above and how the FBI uses Paramedics in the Bureau.