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The Real ResQ Podcast

TheRealResQ
Search and Rescue
Rescue Operations
United States Coast Guard
Mental Health
Emergency Medical Services
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Hurricane Helene
Aviation
Rescue Swimming
Emergency Response
Mountain Rescue
Hurricane Harvey
Search and Rescue Operations
First Responders
Kerr County
Firefighting
Alaska
US Coast Guard
Western North Carolina

The Real ResQ is the ultimate podcast for inspiring stories of everyday heroes who risk their lives ”so others may live.” Join experienced Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #500, Jason Quinn, and guests from around the world as they share firsthand accounts of high-pressure situations and the bravery required to navigate them. From the simple standard medevac to the dark and stormy night rescues, they ar... more

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In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with Johnny Gray III, Firefighter Paramedic, Air Operations Crew Chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

Gray shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Southern ... more

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with Shay Williams. A former United States Army and United States Coast Guard helicopter pilot.

Williams shares the remarkable journey that took him from growing up on Air Force ba... more

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Naude Dreyer, founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN), marine wildlife rescuer, conservationist, and one of the world's leading experts in disentangling seals from marine deb... more

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn sits down with Mike Park, the former CEO of Mountain Rescue England and Wales.

As a volunteer rescuer with more than 42 years of mountain rescue experience. From his first callout as a teenager acco... more

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Recent Guests

Russ Torgerson
United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, later helicopter pilot and commander
United States Coast Guard
Episode: Episode 266: Russ Torgerson U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #68
John Eric Johnson
Incident Commander, Longview Fire Department
Longview Fire Department
Episode: Episode 265: Longview TX Fire Department Respond to a Hot Air Balloon Stuck in a Tower
Logan Ledkins
Operations Commander, Longview Fire Department
Longview Fire Department
Episode: Episode 265: Longview TX Fire Department Respond to a Hot Air Balloon Stuck in a Tower
Stephen Winchell
Rescuer, Rope Rescue Technician
Longview Fire Department
Episode: Episode 265: Longview TX Fire Department Respond to a Hot Air Balloon Stuck in a Tower
Braden Pointer
Rope Technician, First to reach basket
Longview Fire Department
Episode: Episode 265: Longview TX Fire Department Respond to a Hot Air Balloon Stuck in a Tower
Steve Dankers
Special Operations Lead, training partner
Longview Fire Department
Episode: Episode 265: Longview TX Fire Department Respond to a Hot Air Balloon Stuck in a Tower
Brad Torrance
Shop Chief, Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer unit
USCG
Episode: Remembering Our Lost Swimmers: Mike Rinaldi, USCG Rescue Swimmer #445
Harold Hoffmasser
Rescue Swimmer, Coast Guard
USCG
Episode: Remembering Our Lost Swimmers: Mike Rinaldi, USCG Rescue Swimmer #445
Scott Holloway
Rescue Swimmer, Coast Guard
USCG
Episode: Remembering Our Lost Swimmers: Mike Rinaldi, USCG Rescue Swimmer #445

Host

Jason Quinn
Host of The Real ResQ Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Golly!!! Stellar Podcast!!

    Love the energy and love the adventures!!! So others may live!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPL777
    United States10 months ago
  • Good stories

    Host could tone it down a bit but really good stories and great guests

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    heatherpint
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome pod! Enjoy the stories!

    Fantastic podcast, Jason does a great job producing. Love the stories and passion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XcalebP
    United States2 years ago
  • Sharing Heroic Stories!

    I enjoyed listening to so many powerful and captivating stories from our Nation’s heroes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JESUS IS FREEDOM
    United States2 years ago
  • Breathless!!!

    I was searching podcasts relating to the emergency medical field, as I am going into paramedic school, come September, so I came across The Real ResQ, and man am I glad. Listening to these stories leave me breathless. But it’s not just the rescues I enjoy. I love listening to Quinny because some of the advice and things he says just motivate me to be a stronger paramedic. The two biggest things he has said that stick with me (and I’m only on episode 11,lol) are “People are praying for a miracle,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not Feasible
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-value, practical takeaways alongside powerful rescue stories.
Guests come from diverse rescue backgrounds, offering broad perspectives.
Energetic host with engaging storytelling that elevates brave rescues.
Real and heartfelt guest conversations that earn listener trust.

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#177
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Episode 262: Anthony Dyer United States Air Force Special Missions Aviator
Q: 494861: Anthony, how did you get into the Air Force and where are you from?
Dyer explains he grew up in Sylva, North Carolina, sought enlistment through Delayed Enlistment Programs, and chose the Air Force for its life-style and opportunities, eventually pursuing gunships and rescue roles.
Episode 255 Kerr County, TX Rescue Efforts (5 of 7) - with Travis County StarFlight’s Ryan Kelly and Katie White
Q: What advice would you give to other states not doing SAR exercises?
It's important to bring together all aviation resources for effective response in emergencies.
Episode 253 Kerr County, TX Rescue Efforts (3 of 7) - Bryan Winchell and Cliff Patrick Task Force 1 Helicopter SAR Technician
Q: What piece of advice could you pass on to everyone else?
The importance of realistic training and maintaining crew integrity.
Episode 245: Darell “Top Fin” Gelakoska, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #281
Q: How did you get the nickname TOP FIN?
The nickname originated when I sank into quicksand during a rescue operation, and my captain jokingly called me "TOP FIN Phenomenon" when he saw me covered in mud.
Spotlight - Switlik Survival Products
Q: What's one thing you want rescuers and survivors to know about Switlik?
If it has the Switlik label on it, you can trust it; our products are designed to work under the most challenging circumstances.

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This show centers on adrenaline-fueled rescue operations and the people who execute them, ranging from Coast Guard rescue swimmers to fire department specialists and military aviators. Episodes blend first-hand accounts of high-stakes missions with training insights, teamwork dynamics, and the evolution of rescue technology and procedures. Across interviews, listeners get a sense of the culture, camaraderie, and emotional resilience required to perform under pressure, as well as practical takeaways for public safety practitioners and aspiring responders. A notable thread is the emphasis on mentoring, personal sacrifice, and lessons learned to improve safety and outcomes in dangerous environments.

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Recent guests on The Real ResQ Podcast include:

1. Russ Torgerson
2. John Eric Johnson
3. Logan Ledkins
4. Stephen Winchell
5. Braden Pointer
6. Steve Dankers
7. Brad Torrance
8. Harold Hoffmasser

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