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Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter
Life Saving Victoria Pod Channel
English - January 05, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBEducation Sports lifesaving life saving victoria lsv education aquatics schools pool safety Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episode 5.
Join Liam O’Callaghan (Life Saving Victoria) as he shares his experience working as a crew member with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter and discusses the outstanding work completed by this lifesaving service.
2:36 – When and why was the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter developed?
3:07 – What types of rescues are completed by the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service?
3:23 – Where does it patrol?
3:47 – Experiences that lead to working with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
4:24 – How to become a rescue helicopter crew member
4:52 – Regular training for the crew
6:06 – School visits
6:36 – Other rescue equipment used in our waterways
7:14 – What new rescue equipment is being developed?
Links:
Life Saving Victoria’s rescue services and operations: https://lsv.com.au/life-saving-services
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service: https://lsv.com.au/life-saving-services/westpac-lifesaver-rescue-helicopter-service
Virtual Reality tours: https://lsv.com.au/vr