The SAR Take

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 NS or Comox BC you should be chatting with Paul Jackman or Nate King respectively. They are fantastic real estate agents and will definitely sort you out military or not.

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This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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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!!!!!

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DISCLAIMER!!!
This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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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 on Patreon and email us with any questions or comments.

DISCLAIMER!!!
This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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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

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RESCUE!!!!!

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This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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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 in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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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.

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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!!!
This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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We had the opportunity to interview the SAR Tech of the year Nigel Donley. He shared many stories and we had an excellent chat. Here is a story behind the Rescue that delayed the taping of this show. The full interview with Nigel is available by joining our Patreon!

DISCLAIMER!!!
This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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Here is our interview with the iconic John Elmes, an excellent and experienced SAR Tech who has been involved in many aspects of SAR for the past 25 years. We talk about his career and many projects he was involved in. We will publish another episode exclusively about his involvement in the selection process and additional advice he has for new candidates. Enjoy, RESCUE!



DISCLAIMER!!!
This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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We interviewed a SAR Tech legend, Elmo, and what we realized was there was way too much information for one episode. In this episode, you will hear a great Rescue story and bio of an amazing man. Next week we will release the interview where we talk about a wide variety of SAR and military-related topics. We hope you enjoy, RESCUE!


DISCLAIMER!!!
This podcast was prepared or accomplished by Dylan Weller and Jonathan Kovacs in their personal capacity. Any views or opinions expressed or represented in this podcast are personal and belong solely to the podcast hosts and their guests and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that the hosts or guests may or may not be affiliated or associated within a professional or personal capacity. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual. The names, dates, or personal details may have been changed or removed to protect confidentiality.

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