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 Wiltshire Exercise - training to real life casulaty Australia radioa ..read more

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 @stonestreet_sar_store Discord SAR Store ..read more

This is what happened after the visit to Ruth Lee, and demonstrates the effects of cold weather and alcohol on 3 podcast hosts and an avid listener! A slightly indulgent episode to celebrate one year of SARCast and to usher in the next phase of the podcast following on from what feels like a good, industry relevant interview episode. We hope that you all have a merry festive season and we look forward to producing more episodes of SARCast in the new year ..read more

Emails, Outer Shells and the Emergency of Search. In the eleventh episode of SARCast, Richard and Ben start off by reading out some emails received recently. One from the skier rescued in the news story from episode six. And a second from one of our American listeners, to fill in the blanks regarding how SAR and the emergency services work across the pond. For the gear segment Ben, Richard and Luke talk about outer shells and what to wear in inclement weather. With a quick run through and comparison of waterproof vs water-resistant, and the trade-offs to be made with breathability, durabili ..read more

This is a very special episode, it encompasses what we want SARCast to be all about, showcasing SAR teams from around the world. Southport Offshore Rescue Trust, aka Southport Lifeboat, is an independent lifeboat organisation based in Southport, UK. They contacted us about visiting their new boathouse, and after a bit of organisation Richard and producer Amy headed up there to meet the team. The resulting episode is the sum of us talking to some fantastically knowledgeable people, experiencing first hand a search on quad bikes, and being the casualty in man overboard training scenarios. We c ..read more

The team catch up about the interview with Ralph and some of the interesting takeaways, then move on to hear about a recent body recovery which Luke was part of. They talk over what worked and where improvements could be made regarding interoperability as well as the difficult nature of the search area. Ben leads the way giving his thoughts on Outdoor Active and it's use in SAR vs other similar apps. Then the discussion turns to the costs of joining a volunteer SAR team and the observations Ben has made whilst being involved in recent recruitment days for his team. Links Outdoor Active - h ..read more

International rescue, SAR munchies and preparing for rescue. In the eighth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a couple of recent SAR incidents. Firstly the missing person on Ben Nevis which sparked a call for track and trace in the mountains. Secondly the rescue of a crew who activated a PLB registered in the UK, when they were in difficulties on a yacht off the coast of France, who were rescued by the Spanish coastguard (coordinated by HM Coastguard) Luke Stonestreet then joins in to discuss callout food. The debate is live about whether it is best to eat whilst out, w ..read more

Water commanders, smoke filled rooms, rescue of a SAR dog and call out statistics. Back with a bang in the new year, we talk about Luke's water commander course and the system in place in the UK for flood events. Ben has encounters with more manikins at his ERT training for work, and Richard gets the details on the search for Juno the SAR dog, with guest Jack Wiseman from Norfolk LSAR. The topic up for discussion this month is all about call out statistics and whether some teams may inflate them ..read more

Lifesaving watches, Footwear: from socks to snowshoes and Mental health in SAR. In the sixth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from the Cairngorms, a rescue of an injured skier in a remote area thanks to a watch with an SOS feature. They discuss how useful similar kit is and how far it has moved on in recent years. Luke Stonestreet then joins in to discuss feet. Ben makes some big admissions and Richard gives out at least one top tip Finally, Richard and Ben tackle the topic "How should SAR deal with mental health?" A topic which will affect most m ..read more

Caves, marmite gear and SAR advice. In the twelfth episode of SARCast, Richard and Ben start off with a couple of recent news stories related to SAR. The first is one for the cavies, an admirable rescue of an experienced caver in South Wales which took 54 hours to complete thanks to the complexity of cave systems and extraction of casualties. Secondly they discuss a treasure hunter who required assistance after getting lost in Yellowstone National Park and was ordered by courts to pay for his rescue. For the gear segment Ben, Richard and Luke talk about gear they hate and gear they love. Tan ..read more