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...

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

For this episode of SARCast we welcome a guest into the fold, someone who we met through the discord server who lives life a little bit differently to what we are used to, and has been part of some very interesting developments in the SAR world. Ralph is a member of a SAR team in Norway, quite far North in Norway in fact. He joined Richard for a conversation about life above the Arctic circle, how SAR is managed there, and the different challenges faced when operating in an extreme...

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...

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.

For Episode 13 we went for a bit of a jolly and visited the lovely people at Ruth Lee Ltd who are based in North Wales. This is a slightly different episode to usual as the content was so good that it deserved it's own episode instead of only being a segment within our main show. We had a fantastic time talking to Sarah about the history of the company and the numerous different training mannikins which they have designed and produce from start to finish here in the factory. We learned some...

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...

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...

Unexpected casualties, Emergency services show and SAR perceptions vs reality. In the tenth episode of SARCast, Richard and Ben welcome Luke into the news and topic segments. The discussions begin with an out of the ordinary callout for one of the Dartmoor teams when they came across a dead cyclist on the way to helping another casualty. The guys also talk about Hurricane Ida and how tough it must be in teams covering areas prone to natural disasters. For the gear segment we head to the...

Personal searches, Missing dogs, Med equip and Morale. In the ninth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a couple of recent SAR incidents. Firstly the missing person in the Alps who sparked a long and personal search for her partner. Secondly the rescue of a sheepdog in Snowdonia following the callout of SAR drones for dogs UK. Luke Stonestreet then joins in to discuss medical equipment and first aid kits. The guys talk about which items are most important to carry in...

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...

A special on the road recording with the guys, recorded at the Outdoor Trade Show. See what they thought about the experience, brands and distributors who attended, and most importantly...the freebies!

E-MTB SAR, Land Vehicles, and SAR vs MoPs. In the seventh episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from Slovenia, where a team is trialling the use of E-MTBs in SAR. They discuss the pros and cons and then briefly talk about an accidental beacon activation. Luke Stonestreet then joins in to discuss land vehicles. Almost everything is discussed, from bikes to the favoured Landrovers; hovercraft and tracked vehicles to Alpine stretchers. Finally, Richard...

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,...

Welsh fishing boat , nav tech part deux and rogue SAR teams. In the fifth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from closer to home, the disappearance of a fishing boat and crew off the coast of North Wales. The discussion moves on to coastal currents, movements of objects in the sea and specialist searchers. Luke Stonestreet then joins in to discuss the differences, pros and cons of paper vs digital for navigational use and lose another potential show...

Avalanches, water rescue gear and whether search tech replaces search skills. In the fourth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from Utah in the US where a group of backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche. The discussion turns to avalanche information services and avalanches in the UK. Luke Stonestreet joins in to discuss water rescue gear, the guys start from the head and work down, discussing helmets, lighting, baselayers, gloves and...

Instagram honeypot sites, navigational technologies and the costs of SAR. In the third episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from the Peak District in the UK where an unprepared group set out to find a plane wreckage in adverse weather conditions. Are social media honeypot sites increasing the number of people venturing out unprepared? Luke Stonestreet joins in to discuss navigation technology, from different compass types to GPS devices and SAR...

Christmas rescues, sensible children, torches/flashlights and acceptable risk. In the second episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G address some of the feedback which has been sent via any means possible. They then turn to a couple of news items from the past month, including a successful retrieval of 2 young skiers in Canada and some interesting social media comments following a Christmas day rescue. Then Luke Stonestreet joins in to discuss torches and illumination. We get a potted...

Fell running, Turkish earthquake, load carrying, fitness requirements For this short introductory episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G briefly discuss what to expect from this new podcast, how to download and subscribe to SARCast and anything else that For the first, proper, episode of SARCast Richard and Ben look through a couple of news items from the world of SAR - a missing mountain runner in Scotland and the Turkish earthquakes. Then we bring in Luke Stonestreet, proprietor of...

For this short introductory episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G briefly discuss what to expect from this new podcast, how to download and subscribe to SARCast and anything else that comes to mind. Hosts: Richard Prideaux, Ben G Producer: Amy Green/Original Outdoor Media