About this episode

Damian Bidgood discusses his extensive experience in search and rescue operations with Tasmania Police.

Discover in this episode the types of duties search and rescue police undertake in Tasmania. Damian Bidgood served with Tasmania Police for 32 years, and for almost all of that time, he undertook search and rescue duties on land, on-and-under water, and in the air. He is the recipient of bravery awards and commendations for his actions, issued by Tasmania Police, the Royal Life Saving Authority, and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. In this episode Damian talks about his experie...

Topics covered

• search and rescue
• police duties
• Tasmania
• bravery awards
• emergency response

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