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Life-Saving Lessons: Firefighter Tommy Richardson’s Mission to Prevent Drownings Across the UK - Beyond the Surface Ep. 2
Life-Saving Lessons: Firefighter Tommy Richardson’s Mission to Prevent Drownings Across the UK - Beyond the Surface Ep. 2.
Firefighter Tommy Richardson joins host Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE to discuss how personal tragedy inspired real change in UK water safety. Get the facts, practical advice and behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of rescue and prevention.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- The 2013 water incident that changed Tommy’s life and sparked new national safety efforts
- How the Waterside Responder Scheme was created—and what it’s achieved so far
- The impact of water rescue work on mental health for emergency responders
- Essential water safety tips every parent and teen should know
- How you can get involved in water safety advocacy in your area
For more resources and support, check out the links below. Don’t forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on family safety and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:55 Water Safety Advocacy Catalyst
06:46 Advocating for Water Safety Awareness
12:16 "Throw Bag Water Rescue Proposal"
12:55 Collaborative Donation Effort Initiation
18:20 Managing Emotional Impact of Incidents
19:53 Communication Disparities and Expectations
24:38 Join Waterside Responder Community
26:55 Essential Swimming Skills for Kids
30:12 Resisting Peer Pressure
33:07 Summer Tragedy in Chester
35:56 "Ending the Unwanted Club"
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Connect with Debbie and find out more about her work here:
W: www.riverandseasense.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverandseasense
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-anne-turnbull-mbe-33190510/
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By Debbie Anne Turnbull MBELife-Saving Lessons: Firefighter Tommy Richardson’s Mission to Prevent Drownings Across the UK - Beyond the Surface Ep. 2.
Firefighter Tommy Richardson joins host Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE to discuss how personal tragedy inspired real change in UK water safety. Get the facts, practical advice and behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of rescue and prevention.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- The 2013 water incident that changed Tommy’s life and sparked new national safety efforts
- How the Waterside Responder Scheme was created—and what it’s achieved so far
- The impact of water rescue work on mental health for emergency responders
- Essential water safety tips every parent and teen should know
- How you can get involved in water safety advocacy in your area
For more resources and support, check out the links below. Don’t forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on family safety and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:55 Water Safety Advocacy Catalyst
06:46 Advocating for Water Safety Awareness
12:16 "Throw Bag Water Rescue Proposal"
12:55 Collaborative Donation Effort Initiation
18:20 Managing Emotional Impact of Incidents
19:53 Communication Disparities and Expectations
24:38 Join Waterside Responder Community
26:55 Essential Swimming Skills for Kids
30:12 Resisting Peer Pressure
33:07 Summer Tragedy in Chester
35:56 "Ending the Unwanted Club"
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Connect with Debbie and find out more about her work here:
W: www.riverandseasense.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverandseasense
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-anne-turnbull-mbe-33190510/