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). 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.ukInstagram: instagram.com/sarcastukFacebook: facebook.com/SARCastUKTwitter/X: twitter.com/SARCastUKDiscord: discord.gg/6Qk7ps58FsExplore our partners:Stonestreet SAR Store – SAR and outdoor gear: sarstore.co.ukOutdoor Professional – Specialist training and consultancy: outdoorprofessional.co.uk#SearchAndRescue #SARPodcast #OutdoorProfessional #StonestreetSARStore #SARCast

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/Norsk Folkehjelp - https://folkehjelp.no/Norsk Folkenhjelp Midt-Troms - https://www.instagram.com/nfmidttroms/Derbyshire 4x4 Response Team - https://derbyshire4x4response.org/Modern Outdoor Survival Snow Episode - 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 Gear Links: Rigerloo Rescuer - https://rigloo-rs.com/rescuer/Ortovox Peak 45 rucksack - https://nettbutikk.folkehjelp.no/produkt/beredskapssekk-vanlig-rygg/Helly Hansen - https://www.hellyhansen.com/journal/custom-made-for-search-and-rescueSAR Cast TShirt - https://sarstore.co.uk/product/sar-store-sar-cast-t-shirt/ Podcast Links - Join the conversation over on Discord - https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777SARCast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/SARCast Twitter - @SARCastUKSAR Store Online Shop - https://sarstore.co.uk/

A recap and update on SARCastLuke 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_storeDiscordSAR Store

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.LinksOutdoor Active - https://www.outdooractive.com/en/Discord - https://discord.gg/wWBaxdS83Y