The Real ResQ Podcast

In this episode of The Real ResQ, Brad Corkins joins us to talk about his long career working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations.  With a career that includes Local Law Enforcement, the Army, and the aviation division of Border Patrol, Brad has seen it all.  Listen in as he discusses cases that range from nearly maxing out the hoist cable for a rescue to countle...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, Shannon Scaff, USCG Rescue Swimmer #437 joins the podcast to discuss 3, intense and jaw dropping missions that earned him two Air Medals and one Distinguished Flying Cross.  Shannon recaps being launched out during Hurricane Floyd to a site where over 100 civilians waited for rescue.  He then details being sent to rescue two people who needed saving, but not witho...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Steph Maier from Travis County STARFlight, Austin, Texas.  During this conversation, we go from laughing at wild and crazy rescues to a somber retelling of tragedy striking one of their own.  Listen in as Steph and I talk about swift water rescues and flash floods. We get into victims being hoisted to safety with pets in backpacks and being launch...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, seasoned Hoist Operator and one of my respected mentors, Pat Barber joins us to discuss lessons and experiences throughout his USCG career and beyond.  Whether the case was an overturned boat, a delirious and hypothermic patient, or a firefighter in distress. Pat talks about his mindset and processes to analyze how to better assist and prepare for the day the alar...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, USCG Rescue Swimmer #368, Mario Vittone recaps a case that was so dramatic, it earned him The Distinguished Flying Cross.  In this energetic and engaging conversation, Mario and I talk about the training and dialogue that goes into search and rescue and how when the alarm goes off, more times than not, nothing goes according to plan.  What do you do when one of th...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Kim Germishuys, a Hoist Operator and Rescue Swimmer from South Africa.  Currently working in Northern Germany, Kim recaps how she got into search and rescue.  She details her impressive road to becoming a rescueman (or rescuewoman) and speaks of the research, training, and tactics learned to get her to where she is today.  In her nearly two decade...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we have the unique opportunity to hear a rescue story that happened only 2 weeks prior to the release of this episode.  Alvin Fyhn and Hans Jonas take us into the action where they and their aircrews saved an entire vessel and every member on board.  We talk about all the different dynamics of this rescue and how each time they went out, there was a different obst...

This is The ASTerisk, specifically set up with capital AST designated for Aviation Survival Technician.  In this episode of the ASTerisk, we take a look to how and why the USCG Rescue Swimmer program began.  We discuss all the training a USCG Rescue Swimmer has to go through, from putting your name on the "A" School list, to attending school, to become a swimmer, to the training thereaft...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by George Cavallo, USCG Rescue Swimmer #122. George retells a gnarly rescue mission where an airplane crashed into the water off of California's Mendocino Coast.  Having to deal with natural elements - ocean currents, cold temperatures, a full moon, and ocean animals - mixed with large amounts of jet fuel that he could not evade, this was a diff...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we have Rob Munday, a Helicopter Hoist Operator and Instructor with Blackcomb Helicopters, and Hoist Program Coordinator at SR3 Rescue Concepts - Rob takes us through cliff rescues with less than ideal landing areas, rising waters that trap hikers, and a capsized police boat. Each scenario requires communication and collaboration with several different departments...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tony Webber from the San Diego Sheriff's - Aviation Division.  Tony brings the unique perspective to search and rescue as both a pilot and a hoist operator.  Listen as he describes a cliff rescue, a gunman causing havoc opening fire in public, and how the Santa Ana winds can create disastrous wildfires impacting the envir...

In this episode of The Real ResQ; USCG RS #39 Steve Hathaway talks about the first ever rescue made by a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer in Sitka, Alaska. He details old school Coast Guard and the hurdles that the first Rescue Swimmers went through to get the program where it is today. The history, knowledge, and experiences that Steve brings to the podcast is fascinating to hear.

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, we engage in conversation with two crewmembers from the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Dave Callen is a pilot and John Thayer is a rescue man and together, they are members of the LVMPD Rescue Team.  Launched out for what they think is a routine rescue, Dave and John detail arriving on scene to find a situation that was much more involved than expected...

In this episode of The Real ResQ, USCG RS #318 Brian Laubenstein joins us to talk about rescues from the Northeast to the Gulf Coast.  He discusses several cases during our time together.  Join us as Laubo describes waves bigger than his house, having to bear hug a survivor from the water all the way to the cabin, and being lowered nearly 200ft into a quarry.

In this episode of The Real ResQ, Derek Everitt from Dublin, Ireland joins us to talk about an unprecedented snowstorm that crippled parts of Ireland for several days.  The calls for help seemed never ending as Derek and crew were launched out multiple times, back to back, to assist in the recovery of victims in need of urgent medical treatment.  From a 12 week old baby to an 81 year old female, D...

USCG RS #760, Brett Bates is on this episode of The Real ResQ. Brett has served in the search and rescue capacity for over a decade.  His rescues have earned him recognition and awards, but most importantly, they have saved many lives. Brett is prior Coast Guard and a current firefighter in the state of California.  He walks us through several big cases that he has had in both careers, speaking hu...

My lovely bride joins me as I recap for her my very first SAR case.  It took me over five years to begin telling her what I have done.  After a lot of conversation, we finally put it to a recording.  In this episode, I recap my first case as a Rescue Swimmer standing duty up in Kodiak, Alaska.  We were launched out to the Bering Sea, where a crewman aboard a fishing vessel was in dire need of a Me...

Welcome to The RealResQ Podcast!  My name is Jason Quinn, USCG RS #500.  This short clip is the launching point to our show.  Here, I introduce myself, give a brief background of my career, and explain how this podcast came to be.     https://www.facebook.com/therealresq https://www.instagram.com/therealresq/