The SAR Take

The following is a 1st hand account from the Pilot of the boldest and most massive air disaster rescue mission ever undertaken by the Canadian military in the High Arctic. Edge of your seat story, and incredibly emotional. Every year, in the cold and darkness of late October, personnel at Canadian Forces Station Alert on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, gather at a cairn near the runway to remember the...

The current SAR course is just over halfway through its training before heading to the units. I had the opportunity to sit with a few of the guys on the course and talk about their experiences. I'm so grateful I am able to share this with you all. I hope you enjoy the conversation with course 54. RESCUE! Don't forget about our training programs! Available by donation    Email us if you&a...

Stony Smith is a friend of mine who goes way back. He is a really unique individual with whatever gene it is that makes us do crazy things. In this episode, we have quite a conversation about what is involved in taking on the World's Toughest Endurance Race. Stony attempted this 3 times and was ultimately successful.  This relates to SAR as anyone who can figure out how to finish a race like...

This is a clip we caught while interviewing a SAR Tech a while back. It is a great story of managing multiple casualties as well as agencies and rescuers. Enjoy; Upcoming is a very unique episode with someone who completed the Worlds Toughest Endurance race. Don't forget about our training programs! Available by donation    Email us if you'd like a copy; 6 weeks, 5 workouts/week to get y...

SSO Sar is the Senior Staff Officer and is the link between the non-commissioned ranks of SAR and the generals who sign all the paperwork. A very interesting person to talk to as he has a deep history in the SAR community. Enjoy.  Don't forget about our training programs! Available by donation    Email us if you'd like a copy; 6 weeks, 5 workouts/week to get you a better score! Thank you...

5 years ago, on the date of publishing, Al Barr died in a parachuting incident. Such a unique, gifted, and dedicated SAR Tech who was taken well before everyone got to meet him. It's important we remember the fallen and today Dylan talks with ALs younger sister, Tanya. The episode today gives an interesting perspective on AL as a brother and what it was like growing up with him.  Please remem...

Sgt. Mark Salesse, 44, who was based at CFB Winnipeg, was swept off the Polar Circus ice-climbing route in Banff National Park on Feb 5 2015 in an avalanche. Here is a conversation with Kaulin Dameron, a coursemate of Mark. We have a brief discussion about Kaulin then we talk about Mark. It's important we preserve the memory of our fallen. Mark was dedicated to SAR and deserves remembrance. R...

This is an incredibly powerful story with a lot to learn from. Today I sit down with a plane crash survivor to hear his take on the mission and learn from his experience. There is a lot to learn here, enjoy. Matt made a video account of the incident here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSiTpHNq-IA&t=1s RESCUE!!!!!  Don't forget about our training programs! Available by donation    Email...

We finally had the opportunity to chat with a "sweet" diver! And what a person we found. Josh Adams is a passionate and experienced clearance diver in the Canadian Forces. We had a great conversation and heard some stories worth a listen. Enjoy   Don't forget about our trainingprograms! Available by donation    Email us if you'd like a copy; 6 weeks, 5 workouts/week to get you...

It is technically no longer called "selection" it is now "SAR Land Survival" but no doubt selection sounds cooler and is likely more familiar. BK and I took some time to talk about the PT test that candidates will be expected to pass. I created a training program for this test that is now live!  Email us if you'd like a copy; 6 weeks, 5 workouts/week to get you a better sc...

Bk and I have a very engaging conversation about what has been going on in our worlds. We talk a lot about SAR and what's being going on in our AOR. This brought on a lot of good talk and funny stories.  We also talk about where the show is going; very exciting! There's a new fitness program coming Dec 1st for prepping for the selection legacy PT test. Messages for selection should be ou...

On Oct 27th, 2011 Janick Gilbert, Max Lemay and Marco Journeyman parachuted into the Arctic to save 2 hunters. An extremely challenging mission with multiple agencies involved resulted in saving these 2 Inuit hunters. Tragically Janick Gilbert died during this effort and will forever be remembered.  Today we honour and remember; please share, think about Janick and all the people he had an impact...

Recently, 424 responded to a plane crash. This was a unique rescue in the sense that it was very close to an airport with multiple agencies involved. Despite the proximity to resources it proved difficult to access the scene. Greg Hudson (team leader for the mission) tells his account. DISCLAIMER!!! This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal cap...

***The script is owned by the ParaRescue Association of Canada.*** A very condensed account of the first 25 years of SAR in Canada. It's quite interesting to learn the timeline of how we got to where we are today. We understand this type of episode is not for everyone, but for those interested, enjoy! If you like what we are doing and would like to support us, check us out on Patreon! A huge...

One of the newest SAR Techs in Canada. It was our great pleasure to interview a graduate from course 53. We talk about each phase of the SAR course and tips on succeeding in the SAR world. Enjoy. RESCUE!!!!! If you enjoy what we are doing and would like to support us, check us out on Patreon! A huge thank you to everyone for listening: please comment, like, share and keep listening. https://www.pa...

Next week we interview one of the newest SAR Techs in the trade from course 53! We talk about selection and every phase of the SAR Tech course. He has also already been on a few missions. Here is a great description of what it feels like to be on your first Rescue mission. Check out Monday for the full interview. RESCUE!!!!! If you enjoy what we are doing and would like to support us, check us out...

Today we interviewed a very well-known and experienced SAR Tech. He flew operationally on all the aircraft we have and spent time at CFSSAR as well as multiple large projects for the SAR world. Needless to say, we had a lot to talk about. Its a longer episode but well worth it! RESCUE!!!!! If you enjoy what we are doing and would like to support us, check us out on Patreon! A huge thank you to eve...

This is a huge opportunity for all, please like and share with everyone you know! July 7th 2021, must RSVP by July 6th Are you a CAF member interested in hearing about Clearance Diver, SAR Tech, CANSOFCOM, CACI, Postal Clerk, Close Protection Operator, Flight Engineer, or AES Op Employment Opportunities? We are holding an online information session for those opportunities. To RSVP for the event; F...

Chris Mckay is a SAR Tech from course 37, 1-800-RESCUE. Retired, Chris now co-owns TRS (Total Response Solutions) and trains people worldwide on Rescue operations. Despite some connectivity issues, we had an excellent chat about business and of course SAR. Rescue stories are told and the show wouldn't happen without some laughs. ITS POSTING SEASON! If you're going to or leaving Greenwood...

After a busy few months, Dylan and BK finally get a chance to sit down (over zoom) and chat about the future of The SAR Take. We chat a bit about life, some mission stories, Pararescue kit shop, AND preparing for selection. Once again, thank you for listening, please share and if you feel so inclined visit our Patreon for support. Hope you enjoy the show, RESCUE!!!!! https://www.patreon.com/thesar...

A different twist to our regular show today, rather than a standard interview format I decided to simply record a conversation with a few SAR Techs I hadn't seen in years. We had a great conversation and some excellent stories came from it. Here is our chat including multiple Rescue missions and stories. Enjoy, and thank you for being a part of The SAR Take. Don't forget to check us out...

Chris Kopp is a veteran who started the medical training company CTOMS. He is also a retired SAR Tech! We mostly chat about his company and how Chris came to be who he is. In a future episode, we will have a Rescue mission he was a part of. Check out his website: https://ctoms.ca Join us on Patreon for an exclusive 40% discount on CTOMS academy courses: https://www.patreon.com/thesartake?fan_landi...

We interviewed a pilot a while back but this amazing story may have been lost in the middle of a long interview. Here is just the Mission story. While rescuing a guy with a broken femur the crew find themselves in bad weather and have a close call. It is incredible to hear it firsthand. Enjoy! RESCUE!!!!!  DISCLAIMER!!! This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs...

Alfred Barr Course 49 died on March 8th, 2017 during a training event in Saskatchewan. It is important to remember our fallen for who they are as a person. During this episode, we share some stories of AL and cite a favourite poem of his. If it sounds light and fun it's because it's how AL would want us to talk about him. We miss you every day, RIP Rescue Brother. Support the show

Born in Vic, BC joined the military in 2010 as a medic. 4 years in Edmonton before course 49! Started at 103 sqd Gander, and now working at 442 in Comox. Nigel is a bike enthusiast, a moderately good climber and this year's SAR Tech of the year!   We talk about a lot of interesting things and share some good laughs, hope you enjoy. Thank you for being a part of The SAR Take. RESCUE DISCLAIMER...