The Firefighters Podcast

#138 Teamwork, Leadership & Adaptability with the UKISAR Heavy Team Exercise

May 29, 2022 Pete Wakefield Season 2 Episode 138
The Firefighters Podcast
#138 Teamwork, Leadership & Adaptability with the UKISAR Heavy Team Exercise
Show Notes

We catch up with UK ISAR as they travelled to KOSOVO for their HEAVY TEAM training exercise.

Listen in as i speak with various members of the team & discuss:

  • Communications
  • Resilience both mental and physical
  • Managing fatigue and welfare
  • Leadership in its various approaches
  • AR1 & 2 assessments
  • Shoring
  • Logistics & equipment management 
  • Various levels of rope working
  • Mentoring & Developing others


The primary function of UKISAR is to respond on behalf of HM Government to overseas emergencies, usually involving search and rescue from collapsed structures. Its volunteer members are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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