Episode 253 Kerr County, TX Rescue Efforts (3 of 7) - Bryan Winchell and Cliff Patrick Task Force 1 Helicopter SAR Technician

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast — the third of seven episodes highlighting the rescue efforts during the Kerr County, Texas Floods of July 4th, 2025 — host Jason Quinn sits down with seasoned helicopter search and rescue technicians Bryan Winchell and Cliff Patrick from Texas Task Force One.Winchell and Patrick share their firsthand accounts of the extreme challenges faced during the Kerrville flood response. They walk through the intricacies of coordinating a multi-agency effort, the adrenaline-filled moments of helping survivors from rapidly rising waters, and the unexpected technical difficulties that tested their skill and composure.Both rescuers reflect on the intense training that prepared them for these high-stakes missions and the deep camaraderie that fuels their team. From the initial callout to the final rescue, they take us inside the emotional highs and lows of a mission where every second mattered.This is an inspiring, eye-opening conversation that underscores the power of teamwork, preparation, and resilience in the face of disaster.Enjoy!This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes, Breeze-Eastern, ReadyBAR and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS.