Overhead and On Foot: The Work of Midshires Search and Rescue

Join us as we go behind the scenes with Brian McCusker, Drone Lead for the Midshires Search and Rescue (MSAR) team. Made up of highly trained volunteers, MSAR operates 24/7 across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, responding to missing person searches and civil emergencies as part of the UK's Lowland Rescue service. Whether you're curious about SAR operations, the growing role of drones, or the human stories behind volunteer response, this is a session you won't want to miss! Chapters Intro 0:00 Midshires SAR 2:29 SAR missions 5:34 Floor response 7:14 Training 7:43 Drone response 8:56 D4H callouts 11:44 Water equipment 18:37 Qualifications and training 20:27 Safety regulations 24:03 Equipment Management 30:05 How to volunteer 35:02