Bob Nowak brings more than three decades of real-world Search and Rescue experience—from the Vietnam era to Whidbey Island SAR, from high-risk recoveries to serving as a SAR Evaluator responsible for training and assessing the next generation.

This episode is about longevity in service, the weight of responsibility, and the mindset required to lead when conditions deteriorate.

In this episode:
• 30+ years in Search and Rescue
• Service during the Vietnam era
• Whidbey Island SAR operations
• The recovery of a DEA prisoner
• What a SAR Evaluator looks for in rescue professionals
• Leadership, discipline, and staying sharp over decades
• Decision-making under pressure

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CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 52

So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸

Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch

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