
GRABS Podcast: Grant Schwalbe, Justin McWilliams, Nick Ledin, Jeffrey Bryant and others bring you the stories of the victim rescues being made all over the country.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 120 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Sitting down with Chaon Hanson and Jacob Kelly of the Rock Island, IL Fire Department. They're talking about a rescue they had on December 1st, 2025.
This was in a 1.5 story wood frame that from all sides "appeared vacant".
The victim was found wi... more
• Firefighter John Schowengerdt
• St. Paul (MN) Fire Department
• 1.3.26
• Modified Multi-Family Dwelling
• About 15 minutes from arrival on scene until victim removed
• Victim weighed about 175#
• Removal was a 2-person dirty drag
• 3-4 takeaway:• D... more
Danville Fire Department
12/25/2025
1.5 story wood frame with small living space upstairs on alpha side
About a minute or less
approximately 200
Ladder removal from roof of covered porch
• Don’t get complacent
• Be ready to change tactics on th... more
Grabs 183 Orlando, FL (11/4/25)
• LT Bassel Ibrahim
• Orlando Fire, FL
• From one Ems call to another, they see smoke
• Front to back duplex, fire and smoke showing, bars on all windows, chained gate and people waiving.
• Told people are trapped... more
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Great pod. A lot to learn from these episodes. Thanks for this.
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 .
Most informative Firefighter podcast . Short and to the point. Perfect for driving to work . Full of valuable information.
Great on the morning drive to work. Great reminder to expect the unexpected and always work hard for them because it matters!
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!
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A long-running series focused on real-world victim rescues and the culture of aggressive, proactive firefighting. Episodes spotlight rescue tactics, incident command, teamwork, and training across departments, with frequent emphasis on preparation, communication, and swift decision-making under chaotic conditions. The show tends to feature fire service leaders and frontline responders sharing high-stakes stories, operational lessons, and shifts in departmental culture that aim to improve civilian safety and rescue outcomes. Its strength lies in concrete, tactical takeaways that listeners can apply in training or on the job, making it particularly valuable for public-safety professionals, chiefs, and incident commanders seeking fresh perspec... more
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Recent guests on GRABS Podcast include:
1. Jon Pedrini
2. Austin McBride
3. Captain Dustin Kunnari
4. Nick Fischer
5. Michael Culver
6. Clayton Miller
7. Kyle Thomas
8. Corey Mahaney
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