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Orange Township Fire Department
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Aurora Fire Department

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.

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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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Recent Guests

Jon Pedrini
Interim Deputy Chief of Carson City Fire Department
Carson City Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 163 Carson City, NV (5/16/2018)
Austin McBride
Firefighter critical care paramedic
Orem Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 161 Orem Fire Department, UT, (7/19/2025)
Captain Dustin Kunnari
Fire Captain with experience in emergency services since 2012.
Minnesota Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 160 Minnesota (October 7, 2024)
Nick Fischer
Battalion chief for Iona McGregor Fire Department
Iona McGregor Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 153 Iona McGregor Fire (Fort Myers, FL) (1/23/25)
Michael Culver
Firefighter with the San Diego Fire Rescue Department
San Diego Fire Rescue Department
Episode: Grabs 152 San Diego, CA (1/19/2025)
Clayton Miller
Firefighter at Watauga Fire Department
Watauga Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 151 Watauga Fire Department, TX (1/7/2025)
Kyle Thomas
Captain with East Madison Fire Territory
East Madison Fire Territory
Episode: Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)
Corey Mahaney
Firefighter and Engineer at Bowling Green Fire Department
Bowling Green Fire Department
Episode: Grabs 148 Bowling Green, KY (1/26/2022) (Copy)
Nick Johnson
Resident firefighter with Rural Metro Fire
Rural Metro Fire
Episode: Grabs 146 Rural Metro Fire(12/6/2024)

Hosts

Grant Schwalbe
Host of the GRABS Podcast, focused on firefighter rescues and public-safety leadership
Nick Ledin
Host of the GRABS Podcast, contributes on-fire service perspectives and rescue stories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 302 ratings
  • Great pod & to the point

    Great pod. A lot to learn from these episodes. Thanks for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toast89
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States4 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 States5 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

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The show emphasizes aggressive search culture and real-world lessons for rescuers.
Listeners value the practical training takeaways for crews and drills.
Episodes are concise and focused, great for commutes and workouts.

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Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)
Q: How did you physically remove the victim?
I pulled them to my chest and took off with them like you're dragging a rescue dummy in a test.
Grabs 150 East Madison, IN (6/12/24)
Q: What was the date and time of the rescue?
The rescue took place on June 11th, at approximately 11:56 p.m.
Grabs 163 Carson City, NV (5/16/2018)
Q: Was he in cardiac arrest when you brought him out?
I believe he was in respiratory arrest; when I followed up with the medics, he did still have a heartbeat.
Grabs 163 Carson City, NV (5/16/2018)
Q: How long from your arrival to the victim was removed?
It was from our mark on scene to victim extrication was five minutes.
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.

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What is GRABS Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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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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