Episode 167 [Part 1] Rob Simpson USCG Rescue Swimmer 699

Episode 167 [Part 1] Rob Simpson USCG Rescue Swimmer 699

In this Part 1 episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by Rob Simpson, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Rescue Swimmer 699. Now retired from the USCG, we are able to hear about his amazing career. Simpson discusses his time on Coast Guard cutters, including challenging boarding team operations and interdictions. He also talks about his transition to becoming a rescue swimmer and the challenges he faced during his early rescues. During his first rescue, Simpson was called ou...

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Episode 222: Mike Martin Critical Care Flight Paramedic for Utah National Guard

Episode 222: Mike Martin Critical Care Flight Paramedic for Utah National Guard

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Mike Martin, a critical care flight medic with the Utah National Guard. Martin takes us through his journey in combat medicine, sharing his first deployment with a MEDEVAC unit and the intense experiences that earned him an Air Medal for his exceptional service. He recounts his very first call in the field—treating two critically injured patients with blast wounds to the face. With the help of his crew chief, both patient...

2 Apr 1h 38min

Episode 221: David McColl, Pilot and Safety Professional - Field Emergency Action Plans: Bucket Truck Fall 23JAN2024 Presentation - Live at VERTICON 2025

Episode 221: David McColl, Pilot and Safety Professional - Field Emergency Action Plans: Bucket Truck Fall 23JAN2024 Presentation - Live at VERTICON 2025

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn welcomes David McColl, a pilot and safety professional, to share a powerful firsthand account of an incident that reshaped his entire company's emergency response plan. McColl recounts a critical event involving a powerline bucket truck that tipped over, leaving two severely injured workers stranded in the marshland. As challenges mounted throughout the rescue operation, the team had to adapt quickly to overcome unexpected obstacles. ...

26 Mars 48min

ASTerisk: The SR3 Rescue Concepts Debrief Live at VERTICON 2025

ASTerisk: The SR3 Rescue Concepts Debrief Live at VERTICON 2025

In this ASTerisk episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn joins SR3 Rescue Concepts for their second annual "Debrief," kicking off the week of VERTICON with a special podcast takeover. Throughout the episode, industry professionals drop in to join the conversation, bringing a mix of insights, stories, and plenty of laughs. With the energy high and the excitement building for the week ahead, this recording sets the tone for an unforgettable VERTICON experience. Enjoy! This epis...

19 Mars 1h 19min

Never Forget: Craig Dunbar, USCG Rescue Swimmer #125

Never Forget: Craig Dunbar, USCG Rescue Swimmer #125

In this episode of the Real ResQ Podcast, Jason Quinn and guests, Steve Ober, Joe Beyer, George Cavallo, Joe Burns and Olaf Leavelle come together to remember their fellow Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #125, Craig Dunbar. Through heartfelt stories and shared memories, they celebrate Dunbar’s unwavering determination, competitive nature, and the deep bonds formed during their time in training and service. From their first encounters with him to the challenges of Rescue Swimmer school, they ...

5 Mars 55min

Episode 220: Dan Leary, Life Flight Pilot and Chris Pfingsten, Life Flight Paramedic

Episode 220: Dan Leary, Life Flight Pilot and Chris Pfingsten, Life Flight Paramedic

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn welcomes back Dan Leary and introduces Chris Pfingsten, as they share an incredible rescue story—one they were both involved in without even realizing it. Leary and Pfingsten first crossed paths during a critical mission when a patient fell approximately 20 feet into a ravine and creek bed. At the time, the two were working for separate agencies. Pfingsten, responding with a local agency, was one of the first on scene. Recognizing the...

26 Feb 1h 3min

Episode 219: Matt High USCG Rescue Swimmer #431

Episode 219: Matt High USCG Rescue Swimmer #431

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Matt High, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #431. High shares his journey into the Coast Guard, from his initial training to his first rescue mission. A rescue of a few guys stuck on a spit of land in the middle of a river. He dives into career-defining moments, being an instructor at Rescue Swimmer A-School to additional unforgettable rescues. They discuss the evolution of the rescue swimmer program, the...

19 Feb 1h 24min

Episode 218: Jeff “Spanky” Peterson US Air Force Pilot

Episode 218: Jeff “Spanky” Peterson US Air Force Pilot

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn interviews Jeff “Spanky” Peterson, a pilot with the United States Air Force. Spanky was one of the pilots who played a critical role in the daring rescue of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell after Operation Red Wings took a devastating turn. This rescue was immortalized in Luttrell's book “Lone Survivor,” and brought to the big screen in the film of the same name. We dive into the details of the rescue mission to save Luttrell, the challenges...

12 Feb 1h 55min

Episode 217: Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Henry 1 Helicopter

Episode 217: Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Henry 1 Helicopter

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with the crew of “Henry 1,” the busy Bell 407 from Sonoma County Sheriff’s OfficeHelicopter Unit. The crew includes Chris Haas, Nigel Cooper, Larry Matelli, and Jamal Cook. Recorded live on location in Sonoma County, California, right outside their hangar and in front of their Bell 407, the team shares insights into their unique role with the county’s all-purpose helicopter. Henry 1 handles everything from law en...

5 Feb 1h 30min

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