A smiling man in a collared shirt and jacket appears next to text reading Scott, a whitewater engineer, speaks on: The Future of Flood Rescue Training, with Firecast and Calibre podcast logos and a background of water.

As flooding events grow more frequent and severe, the need for cutting-edge swiftwater rescue training has never been greater. In the latest episode of The Firecast, Scott Shipley, Calibre’s Whitewater Division Manager, and Andy Laird of EPD UK, join host Paul Hutton to discuss the evolution of swiftwater rescue facilities.

From simulating real-world flood scenarios in a controlled environment to improving first responder preparedness, this conversation dives deep into the future of emergency water rescue.

Listen Here: https://firecast.media/rescue-ready-the-future-of-emergency-flood-rescue-training/

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