CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A Chesterfield firefighter who helped save lives during Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding has been honored with the Virginia National Guard Bronze Star Medal.
James Bourdon, a firefighter with more than 20 years of experience, was part of the VAHART team deployed to southwest Virginia in September 2023. VAHART stands for Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, a partnership between Chesterfield Fire and EMS and the National Guard.
“It was evident that there was a lot of damage that had already taken place,” Bourdon said…