Best TheRealResQ Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 191 [Full] Sean Daniell - Canadian SAR Tech #529 2:43:53

2h ago2:43:53

2:43:53

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Sean Daniell, a Canadian SARTech (search-and-rescue technician). They discuss Daniell’s background, his training as a SARTech, and some of the intense experiences he has had in the field. Daniell shares stories of rescues, survival training, and his work as a paramedic. He highlights t…

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Episode 190 [Full] Luke Johnson U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #766 1:21:01

1d ago1:21:01

1:21:01

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Luke Johnson, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #766. Johnson shares many of his experiences and rescues. While stationed in Puerto Rico, he recounts a rescue mission involving 34 illegal immigrants, who had been abandoned by smugglers on Isla Monito. Johnson also describes a cruise ship…

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Episode 189 [Full] Harry Knight USN Rescue Swimmer and Volunteer EMT in Maryland 1:57:05

3d ago1:57:05

1:57:05

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined once again by Harry Knight, former Navy Rescue Swimmer. In this part of the conversation, Jason and Harry discuss Harry's passion for CPR and his extensive volunteer work. Harry shares his personal experiences with CPR and how it has made a significant impact on people's lives. He also ta…

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Episode 188 [Full] Ryan Beard, U.S. Coast Guard Flight Mech 1:40:37

10d ago1:40:37

1:40:37

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Ryan Beard, a flight mechanic in the United States Coast Guard. Beard recounts his first rescue mission, where he and his crew saved two sailors whose sailboat had run aground on the Galveston, Texas, jetty. This successful rescue earned him an achievement medal and the USCG District 8…

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ASTerisk - The Danish Rescue Swimmers In-Person from EURORSA 2024 50:18

15d ago50:18

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In this ASTerisk episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is Live from EURORSA 2024. He sits down with Jesper Rintza and Martin Ravn, two rescue swimmers from the Danish Royal Air Force. They give an insider's perspective, discussing how they do the job of a Rescue Swimmer. First, both Rintza and Ravn tell a memorable rescue that stands out to ea…

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ASTerisk - Five of the First Six USCG Rescue Swimmers 1:36:45

21d ago1:36:45

1:36:45

In this ASTerisk episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is LIVE from DECERT 2024. He is joined by five of the first six U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers: Steve Ober (01), Kelly Gordon (02), Rick Woolford (03), Butch Flythe (05), and Larry Farmer (06). This historic gathering brings together the pioneers who laid the foundation for the Coast Gua…

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ASTerisk - Dr. Taylor Ratcliff, Associate Medical Director, and Brandon Solomon, Paramedic, Hoist Operator, and Rescue Specialist, at Travis County StarFlight in Texas Discuss Patient Rapid Cooling 52:27

1M ago52:27

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In this ASTerisk episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by the team from Travis County Starflight, Texas - Dr. Taylor Ratcliff, Associate Medical Director, and Brandon Solomon, Flight Paramedic, Hoist Operator, and Rescue Specialist. As we kick off the summer season, we explore the innovative techniques developed by Travis County Star…

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Episode 187 [Full] Martin Lehmann, Denmark Rescue Swimmer from the Danish Air Force, Rescue Squadron 722 1:09:13

1M ago1:09:13

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Martin Lehmann, Danish Air Force Rescue Swimmer from Rescue Squadron 722. Martin shares thrilling accounts of his missions, starting with his first, where he was still in the qualification phase and was hoisted into the bush to retrieve an elderly man. He vividly recalls rescuing two c…

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Episode 186 [Full] Larry Farmer, USCG Rescue Swimmer #06 2:28:22

1M ago2:28:22

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Larry Farmer, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 06. Farmer, the godfather of the United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Program, shares his journey from joining the Coast Guard to becoming an Aviation Survivalman (ASM) and what it took to help build the Swimmer program. He tal…

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Episode 185 [Full] Matthew Paul Fithian, USCG Rescue Swimmer #04 1:34:09

2M ago1:34:09

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Matthew Fithian, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 04. Fithian shares his experiences and career journey in this podcast episode. He discusses his upbringing, joining the Coast Guard, and various assignments and rescues. Our stories explore moments from his time in boot camp, hi…

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Episode 184 [Full] Kelly Gordon, USCG Rescue Swimmer #02 1:48:59

2M ago1:48:59

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Kelly Gordon, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer No. 02. Gordon shares his journey to becoming a rescue swimmer and talks about the early days of the rescue swimmer program. He talks about his experience in the Coast Guard, including close calls and significant events while flyin…

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Episode 183 [Full] James Dahmer, Canadian Rescue Specialist Paramedic 2:12:00

2M ago2:12:00

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by James Dahmer, rescue medic. Dahmer shares his background and talks about how he got into search-and-rescue (SAR). He also recounts some of his most memorable rescues, including a fatal resuscitation in the Tantalus Range, and a rescue where he had to perform CPR on a longline. This con…

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Episode 182 [Full] Tombo Jones Veteran, US Army and US Coast Guard Pilot and Veteran, US Army and USCG Pilot, and Director of Virginia Tech FAA Designated Drone Test Site 1:54:55

2M ago1:54:55

1:54:55

In this episode of The Real ResQ, guest Tombo Jones chats with host Jason Quinn. Jones is a former United States Army pilot and Coast Guard pilot, currently director of the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership. Jones shares his journey from the U.S. Army to the U.S.Coast Guard. His first duty station in the Coast Guard was Savannah, Geor…

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Episode 181 [Full] Gwenny Lawson Flight Nurse and Director of EMS Training for Impact EMS 1:18:00

2M ago1:18:00

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Gwenny Lawson, a flight nurse and lead instructor for Impact EMS. Lawson discusses her background and journey into nursing, as well as some impactful patient encounters. She emphasizes the importance of being present for patients and their families during critical moments. She also hig…

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Episode 180 [Part 2] Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from Powell County, Kentucky Search & Rescue Team 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from the Powell County, Kentucky search-and-rescue team. We talk about a story involving four hikers who were stranded atop Courthouse Rock due to rapid changing weather conditions. The rescue team considered various options, including…

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Episode 180 [Part 1] Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from Powell County, Kentucky Search & Rescue Team 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Kristin Gousse and Jeremy Urekew from the Powell County, Kentucky search-and-rescue team. Gousse and Urekew share their first rescue experiences and their passion for technical rescue. They also mention their involvement in the 2022 flood rescues. They focus on the se…

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Vertical HeliCASTS Mashup: Introducing Vertical's Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Podcast with Host Val Medved 59:03

3M ago59:03

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In this episode of The Real ResQ this will be another one of our Vertical Helicasts Mash-Up episodes with Jon Gray from The Hangar Z Podcast and Halsey Schider from The Helicopter Podcast. In this episode we introduce our newest Vertical host, Val Medved, who will be hosting the new Vertical MRO Podcast—the first episode drops today. The Vertical M…

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Episode 179 [Full] Ashlee Leppert, USCG Flight Mech, Author and Life Coach 1:40:38

3M ago1:40:38

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Ashlee Leppert, U.S. Coast Guard flight mech veteran, author, inspirational speaker, and certified life coach. Leppert discusses her motivation for joining the Coast Guard and her journey to becoming a flight mechanic. She speaks about many of her rescues, including a drug interdiction…

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Episode 178 [Full] Rick Woolford USCG Rescue Swimmer 03 1:26:15

3M ago1:26:15

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Rick Woolford, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 03. Woolford, being one of the first five rescue swimmers in the U.S. Coast Guard, shares his journey from joining the Coast Guard to becoming a rescue swimmer. He discusses his background in water activities and law enforcement, as well a…

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Episode 177 [Part 2] Wryan Webb US Coast Guard Pilot 59:14

3M ago59:14

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Wryan Webb, a United States Coast Guard pilot. Webb was deployed down to Houston,Texas, from Traverse City, Michigan, for the relief efforts of Hurricane Harvey. While there, he earned an Air Medal for his efforts for the rescue of 29 survivors and six dogs. After tha…

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Episode 177 [Part 1] Wryan Webb US Coast Guard Pilot 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Wryan Webb, a United States Coast Guard pilot. Growing up in the middle of Texas, nowhere near water, Webb found himself wanting to blend his goals of being in aviation, being around water, and working search-and-rescue. With his very first rescue earning him a Coast …

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Episode 176 [Part 2] Jason Ramos, Retired Firefighter, Smokejumper and author of Smokejumper 1:10:13

4M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Jason Ramos, a retired firefighter, smoke jumper, author of Smokejumper, and so much more. Ramos recounts some memorable fire jumps, including a close encounter with a boulder. He shares various stories from his career as a smokejumper. He talks about getting lost in…

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Episode 176 [Part 1] Jason Ramos, Retired Firefighter, Smokejumper and author of Smokejumper 1:29:56

4M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by Jason Ramos, a retired firefighter, smoke jumper, author of Smokejumper, and so much more. Ramos shares his experiences and insights. He discusses his background, including his various roles in the fire service. Ramos recalls his early days as a volunteer firefighter…

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Episode 175 [Full] Thomas 'Buck' Beaudry USCG Rescue Swimmer 175 1:20:58

4M ago1:20:58

1:20:58

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Thomas “Buck” Beaudry, U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Swimmer 175. At a young age, Beaudry planned to be a firefighter like his brother. However, as life seems to go, his path changed when he failed one of the tests. This became “a blessing in disguise,” as it led him to joining the C…

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Episode 174 [Part 2] Phillip Powell USCG Flight Mech 53:28

4M ago53:28

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by retired U.S. Coast Guard flight mechanic Phillip Powell. Powell continues to share his experiences and challenges in hoisting and rescuing people during his time in the Coast Guard. Powell also talks about Internal Communications Systems (ICS) failure and the ICS boo…

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Episode 174 [Part 1] Phillip Powell USCG Flight Mech 1:06:02

4M ago1:06:02

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by retired U.S. Coast Guard flight mechanic Phillip Powell. Powell shares his experiences and challenges in hoisting and rescuing people during his time in the Coast Guard. He recounts memorable rescues in Savannah, Georgia, and during Hurricane Katrina. Powell also tal…

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Episode 173 Jason Segal, Paramedic, Hoist Operator and Rescue Specialist - Live in the Vertical Booth at HAI Heli Expo 2024 1:07:44

5M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is live in the Vertical Booth at HAI Heli Expo 2024 with Jason Segal, Paramedic, Hoist Operator and Rescue Specialist. Segal grew up in the Los Angeles area, where he got his first taste of emergency response from his father who was a firefighter medic. This influence paved the path for Seg…

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Episode 172 San Diego Fire Department - Live at HAI Heli Expo 2024 Vertical Booth 1:29:15

5M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

On this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, we join the San Diego Fire Department live at HAI Heli Expo 2024. Featuring Tim Olson - Helicopter Rescue Medic (HRM), Captain Paul Shuttleworth - Crew Chief and Deke McClintock - Pilot. These three guys sat down with me to tell a couple of their most memorable rescue stories. Olson recalls his first rescue…

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Episode 171 [Full] Matt Thiessen USCG Rescue Swimmer 502 and his survivor Captain Ron Blake of the Fishing Vessel Hunter 57:27

5M ago57:27

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Matt Theissen, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 502, and one of Theissen’s survivors, Captain Ron Blake. In this episode, we get the in depth story from both perspectives of this incredible rescue, a rescue that earned Thiessen an Air Medal and changed Blake’s life, forever. Thiessen’s …

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Vertical HeliCASTS Mashup: HAI Heli Expo 2024 20:26

5M ago20:26

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In this episode, the three Vertical Helicasts Hosts, Halsey Schider of The Helicopter Podcast, Jon Gray of The Hangar Z Podcast, and Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ discuss their excitement for the upcoming HAI event and the podcast lineups they have planned. They also talk about the networking opportunities and the chance to reconnect with industry c…

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Episode 170 [Part 2] Matt Thiessen USCG Rescue Swimmer 502 1:25:28

5M ago1:25:28

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by one of his rescue swimmer classmates, Matt Theissen, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 502. We begin Part 2 in Kodiak, Alaska, where Thiessen recounts a few of his rescues. He was sent to evacuate a severely injured crewman suffering from head trauma and multiple seizu…

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Episode 170 [Part 1] Matt Thiessen USCG Rescue Swimmer 502 1:03:07

5M ago1:03:07

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ is joined by one of his rescue swimmer classmates, Matt Theissen, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 502. Theissen joined the Coast Guard because he wanted to surf and follow the waves. This didn't actually happen for him until many years into his career. After graduating from rescu…

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Episode 169 [Part 2] Dave Callen, CFI Pilot, Owner and Instructor or SR3 Rescue Concepts and Ret. Las Vegas Metro Police 1:22:15

6M ago1:22:15

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Dave Callen, a retired Las Vegas police officer, pilot, and owner of SR3 Rescue Concepts. Callen and Quinny discuss two helicopter incidents that he experienced while flying. In the first incident, Callen describes feeling overwhelmed and panicked as he tries to fi…

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Episode 169 [Part 1] Dave Callen, CFI Pilot, Owner and Instructor or SR3 Rescue Concepts and Ret. Las Vegas Metro Police 1:09:59

6M ago1:09:59

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Dave Callen, a retired Las Vegas police officer, pilot and owner of SR3 Rescue Concepts. They discuss Callen's career in law enforcement and aviation, including his experience as a rescue pilot. Callen shares his first three call outs as a rescue pilot and conveys …

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Episode 168 Tom Jewell and Rob Winger, Firefighters from Essex County, United Kingdom 1:16:44

6M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by two firefighters from Essex County, United Kingdom. Tom Jewell and Rob Winger join Quinn to share experiences and stories from their time in the fire service. They discuss their backgrounds, including family connections to firefighting, and their journey to becoming firefighters. Jewel…

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Episode 167 [Part 2] Rob Simpson USCG Rescue Swimmer 699 55:25

6M ago55:25

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In Part 2 of The Real ResQ - Episode 167, host Jason Quinn continues his conversation with Rob Simpson, USCG Rescue Swimmer 699. Simpson wrote a powerful article for Mountain Tactical Institute titled: “Speaking to a Flight Doc about My Sleeping and Stress Struggles Got Me Grounded … But it was Worth It.” We learn about the details about the events…

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Episode 167 [Part 1] Rob Simpson USCG Rescue Swimmer 699 59:10

6M ago59:10

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In this Part 1 episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Rob Simpson, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Swimmer 699. Now retired from the USCG, we are able to hear about his amazing career. Simpson discusses his time on Coast Guard cutters, including challenging boarding team operations and interdictions. He also talks about his…

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ASTerisk - James Boomhower, Critical Care Paramedic, Graduate Clinical Intern - Clinical Psychology discussion on PTSD and CISM 1:55:06

6M ago1:55:06

1:55:06

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by James Boomhower, critical care flight paramedic, and graduate clinical intern in clinical psychology. We take this opportunity to go deep into the impact of post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) and critical incident stress management (CISM) on emergency responders. Boomhower shares hi…

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Episode 166 [Part 2] Ivo Pinto Portuguese Air Force Rescue Swimmer and Helicopter Tactics Instructor 56:08

6M ago56:08

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ continues the conversation with Ivo Pinto from Portugal, a Portuguese Air Force Rescue Swimmer and Helicopter Tactics Instructor. They start with a story about a big rescue Pinto was involved in, a rescue that earned him a Aeronautical Merit Medal from the Portuguese Air Force. T…

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Episode 166 [Part 1] Ivo Pinto Portuguese Air Force Rescue Swimmer and Helicopter Tactics Instructor 55:25

7M ago55:25

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Ivo Pinto from Portugal, a Portuguese Air Force Rescue Swimmer and Helicopter Tactics Instructor. Pinto shares his experiences and insights into being a rescue swimmer with the Portuguese Air Force. They talk about some of the training involved, and about the chall…

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Vertical HeliCASTS Mashup! With The Hangar Z Podcast and The Helicopter Podcast 1:09:35

7M ago1:09:35

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we do our first-ever Vertical HeliCASTS mashup! Host Jason Quinn is joined by fellow Vertical HeliCASTS podcasters, Halsey Schider from The Helicopter Podcast and Jon Gray from The Hangar Z Podcast. In this captivating episode, they delve deep into crew resource management, sharing personal experiences and invaluab…

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Episode 165 Dakota Meyer, Former U.S. Marine, Sniper, Medal of Honor Recipient and Firefighter EMT 51:54

7M ago51:54

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Dakota Meyer, Former U.S. Marine, Sniper, Medal of Honor Recipient, current Firefighter and EMT. Throughout our conversation, Meyer shares his experiences in both the military and as a firefighter. He discusses his decision to join the Marine Corps and the values that drove him to serv…

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Episode 164 [Part 2] Bobby O’Donnell, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Author and Athlete 49:44

7M ago49:44

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In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Bobby O'Donnell, author, runner and a critical care paramedic with Boston MedFlight. O’Donnell shares his background and experiences in emergency medicine. Here, O’Donnell discusses his experience in Haiti. He had an opportunity to volunteer his time to fly on the …

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Episode 164 [Part 1] Bobby O’Donnell, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, Author and Athlete 1:27:47

7M ago1:27:47

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In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Bobby O'Donnell, author, runner and a critical care paramedic with Boston MedFlight. O’Donnell shares his background and emergency medicine experiences. O’Donnell recounts his first rescue at the age of 15, where he saved his friend from drowning in a lake. This li…

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Episode 163 [Part 2] Riverside County Sheriff Office California 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

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In this part 2 episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by three Riverside County Sheriff Officers to discuss some of their amazing recent rescues. Mike Calhoun, Manny Romero, and Travis Lloyd bring us step-by-step through what they are doing to help rescue those in need in Riverside County, California. Then we introduce the first ever …

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Episode 163 [Part 1] Riverside County Sheriff Office California 1:33:09

7M ago1:33:09

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by three Riverside County Sheriff Officers to discuss some of their amazing recent rescues. Mike Calhoun, Manny Romero, and Travis Lloyd bring us step-by-step through what they are doing to help rescue those in need in Riverside County, California. Then we introduce the first ever Real Re…

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ASTerisk - Ben Williams, Former Naval Officer, an Award Winning Entrepreneur and Technologist 56:47

7M ago56:47

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Ben Willams. Williams is a passionate former Naval officer, award-winning entrepreneur and technologist, leading the commercialization of Exyn’s core technologies. He is the chief operating officer of Exyn Technologies, an autonomous drone technology stack leading the industry in unstr…

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Episode 162 Will Johnson USCG Pilot 1:21:13

8M ago1:21:13

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Will Johnson, a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Pilot. Johnson grew up in Central Valley California. At 12 years old, he started hanging around the fire department next to his school. This is where his passion for Search and Rescue (SAR) began to develop. Wanting to be a pilot, Johnson applied…

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Episode 161 Martha LaGuardia-Kotite Ret. USCG Captain and Award Winning Author 1:29:10

8M ago1:29:10

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Martha LaGuardia-Kotite, a retired U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain. Growing up in Destin, Florida, she loved being on the water. Around graduation, her dad mentioned the USCG, “because he wasn’t paying for college.” That was all the coercion she needed. With the idea of helping save li…

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Episode 160 Nick Yates and Spencer Payne from Brotallion 1:42:43

8M ago1:42:43

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn speaks with Spencer Payne and Nick Yates from Brotallion. Both Payne and Yates were U.S. Army pilots for many years. They both also have unique stories as to how they came into the Army and started their flying career. Additionally, they provide the full story as to how and why Brotallion started. …

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