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, we discuss:• What it actually takes to become a Rescue Crew Officer• The reality of helicopter rescue work beyond what most people see• The lessons that come from responding to incidents• Advice for anyone looking to become a rescue crew officerThis episode is about the journey, the pressure, and what it means to be truly Rescue Ready.

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