In this episode of The Real ResQ, we talk to Sergio Cosme who does a job so wild and crazy that speaking to him truly just cannot paint an accurate picture of what he does on a daily basis.  From Santa Cruz, Portugal, Sergio joins us to talk about his life working with surfers and massive waves all from his jet ski in Nazare, Portugal.  Listen in as Sergio talks to us about the danger, the training, and the skills needed to work in this environment.  Check out this link for a better visual that allows you to see the work that he's talking about!  Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Al Yates USCG RS #157, who also happens to be one of my very own A-School Instructors.  This interview contains both hilarious and sombering stories.  From accidentally signing up to go to swimmer school to stories of tragedy, Alan talks of some very memorable moments in his career.  Listen in as we talk about small cases, unique cases, cases that became scenarios in A-School and the case that earned Alan an Air Medal.  Enjoy!

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“Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope still has to be maintained.”

In this episode of The Real ResQ, Davitt Ward from the Irish Coast Guard joins us to talk about his 22 year career as a rescueman.  We discuss the importance of staying focused, continuously learning, never letting your guard down, and always being ready to make those important split decisions.  Davitt recaps cases involving crazy waves and rip roaring tides, injured fishermen, a boat stuck on a cliff, and even a day that involved a submarine.  Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Ryan Ross, member of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department.  Over the past two decades, Ryan has worked in both the aviation department of Sac-Metro Fire Dept as well as on the ground working in the trucks.  Ryan talks about the variety of cases seen in Sacramento as they provide one of the only helicopter services north of the grapevine in California.  Throughout this episode, Ryan and I talk about hoists to waterfalls, nearly maxing out the 235 ft hoist cable picking up an injured kayaker, and how working at the high elevation of 9600 ft changes a mission simply because of the location.  In addition, as a member of the Sac-Metro Fire Department, Ryan has his fair experience working with the CA wildfires.  This episode is full of stories that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, Caleb Flippin, USCG RS #663 joins us for a fun conversation about his time as a swimmer.  As a young swimmer, one of the lessons that we all have to learn is that we must speak up during a mission when our voice is warranted.  Using his voice in the helicopter helped save the life of a man that they had been trying to locate.  USCG Rescue Swimmers are typically stationed by water so Caleb and I had an interesting conversation about a case out of Missouri that earned him an Air Medal.  Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Chris Deacon, a highly experienced and personable paramedic from Auckland, New Zealand.  Throughout this fascinating conversation, Chris shares stories from his 29-year career working as an intensive care medic.  Chris has seen just about everything that a medic, on the ground and in the air, can see with his time on the job.  We discuss car accidents, boating accidents, exceptionally rare accidents, and even unparalleled accidents that include girl versus dolphin.  We hope that you like this conversation as much as we did! Enjoy!

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In this special Memorial Day episode of The Real ResQ, we reflect and honor some of those fallen while serving The United States of America. This episode is dedicated to the crew of the 6505, and more specifically my friend, David L. Skimin USCG RS #409. Military men, women, and their families all know the dangers of our job and what ultimately could be on the line. Military men and women prepare, train and stand ready for the call to serve.  On Memorial Day, we remember those who were called out and made the ultimate sacrifice.  

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Tom Moore, a retired Boatswain's Mate for the USCG.  In Tom's 31 years in the Coast Guard, he has witnessed and experienced a multitude of cases.  Listen as Tom and I recap the importance, necessity, and benefits of cross training Boats and Aviation and how this partnership has impacted search and rescue for the USCG.  Tom also tells stories of a few memorable moments in his career, beginning with his first call for a boat stuck on a jetty to a time where he was dispatched to a capsized boat with people in the water.  Tom had an impressive career in the USCG.  Enjoy!

In this episode of The Real ResQ, Jeff Tunks, USCG RS #46 joins us for an engaging and outstanding conversation about his time as a swimmer.  He reminds us, “God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the call.” Jeff has some amazing rescues, earning him the title of the very first USCG RS to ever receive a Distinguished Flying Cross.  Listen in as we discuss a case with an interesting twist when his team was launched out to rescue a father and his young son in the wild waters of Sitka, Alaska.  We discuss another case with a free fall into the water to a hypothermic victim, and then get into the very well known disaster, Hurricane Katrina.  Jeff's experience during Katrina will have you tipping your hat to the men and women who went in to save the lives of all those in need.  Enjoy!

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we have the privilege of speaking to Dan Antle and John Valentino from the Seminole County Florida Sheriff's Department.  These two bring a unique perspective to the table.  As law enforcement, they work on the ground as well as in the air through their aviation division.  They work alongside firefighters and provide search and rescue for a large portion of the Orlando Florida area.  Listen as Dan and John tell experiences that include lost hikers, accidents from jet skis and how covid has increased the number of calls, including the severity of some of the cases.  This episode would not be complete without a quick mention of the gators that make appearances in their missions. Enjoy!