Rescue Ready Podcast

Secrets from inside the industry If you are an aspiring Rescue Crew Officer this is one episode you need to finish. In the world of emergency services, the stakes are often high, and the need for effective strategies is paramount. Today, we’re diving into some invaluable insights shared by Trevor Arnold, an aviation expert with over 25 years of experience and a long history in emergency services....

From Remote Areas to Emergency Care: The Journey of a Retrieval Nurse Discover the incredible journey of Cassie Gaff, a retrieval nurse as well as an educator with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and learn about the challenges and rewards of nursing in remote areas. In the world of healthcare, few professions are as demanding and rewarding as that of a retrieval nurse. Cassie Gaff, an educator wi...

30 years in helicopter rescue. Countless high-pressure jobs. Now he’s the one selecting the next generation of aircrew.  Episode #2 of the Rescue Ready Podcast is live, and this is one every aspiring Rescue Crew Officer should hear.  I sat down with Blair Robertson , Chief Aircrew Officer at CHC Helicopter and Offshore Services Australasia, to unpack the realities of a career spent in helicopter r...

In this first episode of the Rescue Ready Podcast, I sit down with Johnny Hagan, a Volunteer Rescue Crew Officer with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter in Queensland. Over the past five years, Johnny has been involved in a range of challenging and high-pressure rescue operations. But like most in this job, there’s one mission that stands above the rest… his very first. In this conversation,...

Welcome to the Rescue Ready Podcast, the show where we unpack real stories, lessons and pathways behind helicopter rescue and high-risk response roles. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rescuemanjake.substack.com