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GRABS Podcast: Grant Schwalbe and Justin McWilliams bringing you the stories of the victim rescues being made all over the country.

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Latest Episodes

* Grabs 146 Rural Metro

* Nick Ledin Speaks with Nick Johnson about a grab they had on Dec 6, 2024

* Nick Johnson, Resident Firefighter

* Rural Metro Fire

* Dec 6th 2024

* Single Wide Trailer

* 3-4 minutes

* 180-200... more

Grabs 145 Mandan Fire, ND (1/14/2024)

JB talks with Lt Erik Short from Mandan Fire. They talk about a grab that was made on 1/14/24

Air consumption rate during a rescue.

How smaller departments can/ need to have a culture of being aggressive.

more

Grabs 144 Fort Worth, Texas (8/10/24)

Trevor Poitevent - Captain

Brad Adamcik - Engineer

Fort Worth Fire Department

August 10, 2024

1 story single family residence

2-2.5 minutes from arrival to out the window

125-140 lb 94 year old female

He... more

* Grabs 143 Coventry Twp, OH (10/30/24)

* LT. Mike Gasaway

* 10/30/24

* Single Story Wood Frame

* Came in as people trapped

* Front of house fire showing, one person out with a diagram of layout.

* 03:15-03:23(1st one... more

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Nick Johnson
Resident firefighter with Rural Metro Fire
Rural Metro Fire
Episode: Grabs 146 Rural Metro Fire(12/6/2024)
Mike Gasaway
Lieutenant with 21 years of experience at a small fire department
Coventry Township Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 143 Coventry Twp, OH (10/30/24)
Captain Alan Dezern
Captain of Bowling Green Fire Department, experienced in rescue operations
Bowling Green Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 138 Bowling Green, Ky (3/4/2024)
Danny Loparo
Firefighter for the city of Wadsworth, Ohio
City of Wadsworth Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 135 Wadsworth, OH(May 13, 2024)
Jeff Bryant
Currently a firefighter paramedic in Aurora
Aurora Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 134 Aurora, IL (November 27, 2021) Live from Firemanship
Matt Acuff
Lieutenant at Aurora Fire Department
Aurora Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 133 Aurora, IL (January 25 ,2020) Live from Firemanship
Brian Abbott
Firefighter with two decades of experience, currently at Elyria Fire Department
Elyria Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 132 Elyria, OH (April 9, 2023)
Craig Bronson
Firefighter with 13 years of experience, currently with St. Cloud Fire Department
St. Cloud Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 129 St Cloud, FL (February 8, 2020) (Copy)
Andy Welsh
Firefighter with Adams County Fire Rescue
Adams County Fire Rescue
Episode: Grabs 128 Denver, CO (January 26, 2024)

Hosts

Grant Schwalbe
Co-host of the show, involved in discussing firefighting operations and victim rescues.
Justin McWilliams
Co-host bringing insights on critical rescue operations and collaboration with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 280 ratings
  • This is a must listen to podcast for firefighters

    Great content. Perfect for driving to work and working out . Always great take aways for training and crew discussions. A must listen to for any level of experience .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TruckLtB
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Firefighter podcast

    Most informative Firefighter podcast . Short and to the point. Perfect for driving to work . Full of valuable information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TruckLtB
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Great on the morning drive to work. Great reminder to expect the unexpected and always work hard for them because it matters!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    john halsey
    United States4 years ago
  • Great job!

    I’ve learned a lot from the stories. Thanks for getting great information out to help us make a difference. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wifi Trak
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it. Keep it up!

    So great listening to these podcasts and learning from so many people and their experiences! Thank you for putting these together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BIBmissionfirst
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the podcast a valuable resource for training and professional development, highly relevant to everyday firefighting scenarios.
Listeners appreciate the compelling storytelling, which is effective for learning and discussion among firefighters.
The content is deemed highly informative, making it ideal for gaining new insights and techniques in the field.

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Grabs 146 Rural Metro Fire(12/6/2024)
Q: What are some lessons that you learned from this fire?
Lessons include the importance of masking up and being ready to enter the structure right away, as well as the critical nature of communication and the chemistry between crew members.
Grabs 138 Bowling Green, Ky (3/4/2024)
Q: What was the call on March 4th, 2024 about?
The call was related to a possible structure fire with two people possibly trapped that came in around 621 a.m.
Grabs 138 Bowling Green, Ky (3/4/2024)
Q: What do you guys get on a regular alarm, like just for a single family?
A single-family structure gets four engines, two aerials, and two battalion chiefs.
Grabs 138 Bowling Green, Ky (3/4/2024)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your department?
I've been on the department for 14 years and have been a captain since 2019; we have 142 suppression members operating several engines and aerials.
Grabs 116 Cobb County GA (July 26, 2023)
Q: How did you guys do that?
We started with working groups for our recruit schools and had training groups that spread through the department.

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Focuses primarily on the heroic stories of firefighter rescues from around the country, offering insights into the challenges and strategies involved in emergency response. Each episode features guest firefighters who recount real-life experiences, highlighting the importance of teamwork, preparation, and continual learning in high-pressure situations. The narratives underscore various rescue operations, including complex rescues during fires and the empowering culture of proactive emergency services, making it a valuable resource for both professionals in the firefighting community and the general public interested in such heroic endeavors.

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Recent guests on GRABS Podcast include:

1. Nick Johnson
2. Mike Gasaway
3. Captain Alan Dezern
4. Danny Loparo
5. Jeff Bryant
6. Matt Acuff
7. Brian Abbott
8. Craig Bronson

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