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Fire Rescue
Victim Rescue
Rescue Operations
Firefighting
Emergency Services
Fire Safety Training
Search Culture
Sailor Township Fire Department
Whitfield County Fire Department
Emergency Response
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Teamwork
Mobile Home Fire
Blairsville Volunteer Fire Department
Scott Township Fire and EMS
Firefighter Training
CPR
High Heat
Rescue Operation
Firefighter Search Procedures

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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• Amber Steiding: Assistant Chief 

• Potomac Fire Company #2

• 9/1/25 Labor Day

• Type of building: single family dwelling

• Approx time from arrival to removal: roughly 10 minutes 

• Weight of the victim (approximatel... more

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Grabs 165 Ashville, NC (2/16/2025)

• Grant speaks with Senior Firefighter James Burnette 

•  02/16/2025 at 11:07pm

• Single story, Single family residential 

• 5:23 seconds to removal

• Victim 130lbs

• Horder Conditio... more

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Grabs 164 Orange Township Fire Department, Indiana (April 14, 2025) 

• Chief Gene Landers 

• Chief pulls up on house fire, met by mom that said baby was inside. 

• Mom ran inside and chief followed her, quick grab by ... more

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Grabs 163 Carson City, NV (5/16/2018)

Jon Pedrini., Battalion Chief

Carson City Fire Department

05/16/2018

2-story wood framed multi family apartment

5minutes

8yr old male

120lbs Second floor window

Always be r... more

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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
Co-host of the podcast, contributing insights on various rescue operations and discussions with guests.
Justin McWilliams
Co-host, facilitating conversations around victim rescues and sharing stories from the field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 282 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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These guys are great! Solid work doing their part of getting the word out on an aggressive search culture.
Great content. Perfect for driving to work and working out. Always great takeaways for training and crew discussions. A must listen to for any level of experience.
A smart aggressive mindset gives civilians the best chance of successful rescue. This podcast is a fantastic resource.
Most informative Firefighter podcast. Short and to the point. Perfect for driving to work. Full of valuable information.
So great listening to these podcasts and learning from so many people and their experiences! Thank you for putting these together!
Great job putting out solid content again! (As usual) this is among the best content for The Job On the interwebs. Thanks for all you guys do!
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!
Really great podcast.
The work that these gentleman do for the fire service is unlike no other. An exceptional podcast and a good companion while fishing.
Great on the morning drive to work. Great reminder to expect the unexpected and always work hard for them because it matters!

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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?

The episodes provide gripping accounts of various victim rescue operations carried out by firefighters across the United States. Each episode features real-life stories where fire departments showcase their strategies, teamwork, and the challenges they face during emergencies, ranging from house fires to complex rescue situations. The hosts often emphasize the critical importance of training, communication, and a proactive mindset in successfully saving lives. Moreover, the discussions include lessons learned from each operation, making it a resourceful platform for both firefighters and those interested in rescue operations.

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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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