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Water Rescue with Dr. Michael Kachmar, DPM
Welcome to Water Rescue With Dr. Michael Kachmar— the definitive podcast dedicated to the professionals of water rescue.
Each episode features in-depth conversations with highly respected experts from fire rescue, the Coast Guard, marine police, sheriff’s departments, and lifeguard patrols. These seasoned professionals share their real-world experiences, technical expertise, and the critical decision-making that goes into saving lives on the water.
From swiftwater and flood rescues to open ocean operations and inland recovery missions, we explore the full spectrum of water rescue — including the training, technology, and teamwork behind every successful response.
Whether you're an industry professional, a first responder in training, or simply interested in the world of rescue operations, Dr. Michael Kachmar offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the lives and minds of those who put themselves on the line to keep others safe.
Stay informed. Stay inspired. Stay safe.
Episodes
104 episodes
LOD Ep. 87, The "Current" Event Episode
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in the world, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of t...
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Ep. 86, Dont Sail In Grenada, Girl Dies In Hole Collapse, What Is A Sterno?
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in the world, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of t...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 85, Massive Swell Hits NJ
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in the world, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of t...
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Lifeguards Off Duty Ep. 84, Matt Blackshaw, Australian Lifeguard
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in the world, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of t...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 84, Ft. Lauderdale, Jetties Versus Groins, Boat Rescues
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in the world, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of t...
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Lifeguards Of Duty, Ep. 83, We're Back Baby
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in the world, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of t...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 82, What Is Truth In The Age Of The Internet (Stand Talk)
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 81. Angry LA Seals, Orcas Hunting Humans, Orsted Lawsuit Continues
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 80, FOJW Recap And Other Beach Related Stuff
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 79, Aliens Under The Ocean, Fourth of July Preview, Ryan Mallett Drowning
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty Ep. 78 Lost Children, Titanic Submarine: Oceangate
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 77, Aidan Cole
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 76, Wildfires In Canada, Kachmar's First Car, People Jumping Off Of Cruise Ships
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep, 75, MDW Recap, Dead Shark On The North End, Madness On The Boardwalk, Rescues All Weekend
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 74, Vinny Scollo: All American Wrestler, Lifeguard Uniforms, MDW Preview Show
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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1:25:12
Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 73, Lifeguards Making $17 A Day, Boardwalk Food, Best Anheuser-Busch Brand Beer, Settling The Pacific Garbage Patch
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 72, Corey Matthews, IBSP
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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59:38
Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 71, Colossal Squids, The American DIet
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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1:10:05
Lifeguard Off Duty, Ep. 70. Derek Pivko, Drowning In Lake Mohawk
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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1:17:11
Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 69, Forest Fire In NJ, Super El Nino, Ancient Water Tech
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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1:07:32
Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 68, Trump Gets Aressted, Nuclear Submarines, Pirates Of Key Biscayne
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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1:22:53
Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 67, Millions Of Dead Aussie Fish, United States Size Patch Of Seaweed
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 66, Lifeguard Ninja Warriors, Guard Saves Puppy,
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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1:11:20
Lifeguards Off Duty, Ep. 65, Ja Morant, Brandon Miller, Ukraine
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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Lifeguards Off Duty Ep.64, Trisha Devoe, Naturalist, Whale Watching
A podcast where we feature some of the most respected lifeguards in New Jersey, having conversations about all aspects of the art of lifeguarding, the science of the ocean, and much, much more. Check us out for an inside look into the minds of ...
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