SARCast - A Search and Rescue Podcast

SARCast is back for Season 4, with some big changes. From this episode onwards, the podcast is a collaboration between Stonestreet SAR Store and Outdoor Professional, with Richard Prideaux stepping in as the main host for the next few episodes. Luke Stonestreet and Richard discuss the transition, future plans for the show, and why Richard is currently sporting a questionable moustache. This episode covers the evolving landscape of search and rescue, including the growing professionalism of voluntary SAR teams, the impact of technology on operations, and what to expect from future interviews. Upcoming topics include Coastguard rescue officers, women in SAR, and insights from international search and rescue teams. Later in the episode, Luke interviews Joe Appleby, a newly qualified Lowland Rescue Licensed Search Technician from Berkshire Search & Rescue (berkshirerescue.org.uk [https://www.berkshirerescue.org.uk]). Joe shares his journey from civilian to operational SAR member, the challenges of training, and the reality of balancing voluntary commitments with family and work. The conversation also delves into the role of kit in SAR, the evolution of team equipment, and the growing presence of Stonestreet SAR Store patches and gear in the field. Listen now and get ready for an action-packed season ahead. Find SARCast online: * Website: sarcast.co.uk [https://sarcast.co.uk] * Instagram: instagram.com/sarcastuk [https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/SARCastUK [https://www.facebook.com/SARCastUK/] * Twitter/X: twitter.com/SARCastUK [https://twitter.com/SARCastUK] * Discord: discord.gg/6Qk7ps58Fs [https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777] Explore our partners: * Stonestreet SAR Store – SAR and outdoor gear: sarstore.co.uk [https://sarstore.co.uk] * Outdoor Professional – Specialist training and consultancy: outdoorprofessional.co.uk [https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk] #SearchAndRescue #SARPodcast #OutdoorProfessional #StonestreetSARStore #SARCast

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of SARCast - On episode 3 the gang is back together! Ben takes us on a windy but deep road of being a training officer.We discuss what he gets up to, how to train, different training styles, improvements and our review our experience of training / being trained. The gang talk about gear purchases ranging from Helly Hansens boots to Motorola Defy satellite links. We have teamed up with Sony Music Entertainment to showcase a new podcast called RESCUE with Donny Dust, Marine Corps veteran and world-renowned survival expert. Bristow Winch-Paramedic Jamie Pattison then joins us to discuss his day job, search and rescue and becoming an International Search and Rescue Paramedic. Diving deep into Jamie's experience, training and mindset. Episode Links: Jamie’s interview about his Moroccan experience – Bristow’s Jamie Pattison witnesses human resilience after devastating Moroccan tragedy :: Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) [https://www.bristowgroup.com/news-media/articles/detail/9617/bristows-jamie-pattison-witnesses-human-resilience-after-devastating-moroccan-tragedy] Morocco Earthquake - Morocco earthquake: Watch aftershocks send rescue teams running - BBC News [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-66805242] UK ISAR - https://twitter.com/UK_ISAR_TEAM/status/1701676462422560808 [https://twitter.com/UK_ISAR_TEAM/status/1701676462422560808] Rescue Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rescue/id1709000814 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rescue/id1709000814] Gear Links: Helly Hansen - Men's Traverse Hellytech® Waterproof Hiking Boots | Helly Hansen UK [https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/traverse-ht-boot-11807?color=623398] Helikon Hybrid Outback Trousers - Helikon Hybrid Outback Pants DuraCanvas Black (military1st.co.uk) [https://www.military1st.co.uk/sp-hop-dc-01-helikon-hybrid-outback-pants-duracanvas-black.html] Motorola Defy Satellite Link - motorola defy satellite link [https://www.motorola.co.uk/motorola-defy-satellite-link/p?skuId=730] Podcast Links: Join the conversation over on Discord - https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777 [https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777] SARCast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/] SARCast Twitter - @SARCastUK [https://twitter.com/sarstore] SAR Store Online Shop - https://sarstore.co.uk/ [https://sarstore.co.uk/]

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of SARCast - Luke is joined by Ralph Simonsen aka Famous Ralph. It is a jammed packed discussion covering a wide range of subjects including the Icelandic ICE-SAR Conference, Avalanches and a good update on what Ralph has been up to in the Arctic Circle! At the end of their discussion they discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in Drone search and rescue. Later Luke is joined by Sam Vincent from Derbyshire 4x4 Response Team who discuss what a 4x4 Response team is, what they get up to here in the UK and Sam shares his experiences of Snow and a good view of what it’s like in the team. Episode Links: ICE-SAR Conference - https://www.rescue.is/ [https://www.rescue.is/] Norsk Folkehjelp - https://folkehjelp.no/ [https://folkehjelp.no/] Norsk Folkenhjelp Midt-Troms - https://www.instagram.com/nfmidttroms/ [https://www.instagram.com/nfmidttroms/] Derbyshire 4x4 Response Team - https://derbyshire4x4response.org/ [https://derbyshire4x4response.org/] Modern Outdoor Survival Snow Episode - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52204362 [https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52204362] Dr Robert Koester: Robert J. Koester first joined the Appalachian Search & Rescue Conference in 1981 and since then has participated in hundreds of searches. He holds a PhD in search theory from the University of Portsmouth and is CEO of dbS Productions. His contributions to search and rescue include seminal research on lost person behavior (with emphasis on dementia), the International Search and Rescue Incident Database (ISRID), a tactical decision aid software – FIND. A Search Mission Coordinator, instructor for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and past president of the Virginia Search and Rescue Council (15 years), Robert has also worked for the United States Coast Guard, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Park Service, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Author of numerous books and articles on search and rescue. He has presented in Aruba, Australia, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, the United Kingdom, and throughout the United States and Canada. A link to Lost Person Behaviour - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Person-Behavior-Search-Rescue/dp/1879471396 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Person-Behavior-Search-Rescue/dp/1879471396] Gear Links: Rigerloo Rescuer - https://rigloo-rs.com/rescuer/ [https://rigloo-rs.com/rescuer/] Ortovox Peak 45 rucksack - https://nettbutikk.folkehjelp.no/produkt/beredskapssekk-vanlig-rygg/ [https://nettbutikk.folkehjelp.no/produkt/beredskapssekk-vanlig-rygg/] Helly Hansen - https://www.hellyhansen.com/journal/custom-made-for-search-and-rescue [https://www.hellyhansen.com/journal/custom-made-for-search-and-rescue] SAR Cast TShirt - https://sarstore.co.uk/product/sar-store-sar-cast-t-shirt/ [https://sarstore.co.uk/product/sar-store-sar-cast-t-shirt/] Podcast Links - Join the conversation over on Discord - https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777 [https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777] SARCast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/ [https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/] SARCast Twitter - @SARCastUK [https://twitter.com/sarstore] SAR Store Online Shop - https://sarstore.co.uk/ [https://sarstore.co.uk/]

Welcome to Season 3 of SARCast - Luke is joined by Tim, a Tactical Commander, SAR Medical Lead and JESIP master. They discuss the journey into SAR and the day job which keeps Tim busy! Later Luke and Ben discuss some of the latest news stories from around the globe, including earthquakes and some SAR training here in the UK. This then follows with a dive into the world of Mr Ben, and we find out exactly what he has been spending his money on! News: Turkey Earthquakes - Max and Delta K9 NI Search amd Resuce dogs honoured [https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/k9-ni-search-rescue-dogs-26424092] Wiltshire Exercise - training to real life casulaty [https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/inyourtown/chippenhamnews/23284764.longleat-forest-search-rescue-teams-descend-park/] Australia radioactive capsule [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64481317] Links: Join the conversation over on Discord [https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777] Tim Hagraves Tactical Commander - @EMAS_TimH [https://twitter.com/EMAS_TimH] East Midlands Ambulance Service [https://emas.nhs.uk] Leicestershire-sar.org.uk [http://leicestershire-sar.org.uk/] EMAS Community First Responder - @EMAS_CFR [https://twitter.com/EMAS_CFR] JESIP [https://www.jesip.org.uk] Blue Light Card [https://www.spreaker.com/https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] Podcast Socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/] SARStore [https://sarstore.co.uk/]

A recap and update on SARCast Luke and Richard catch up and discuss what has been going on, why we have been quiet, and what's in store for 2023! Links @sarcastuk [https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/] @stonestreet_sar_store [https://www.instagram.com/stonestreet_sar_store/] Discord [https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777] SAR Store [https://sarstore.co.uk/]