The Real ResQ

12/11/2025

Episode 249 has been released! In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with Luke Bowman, Chief Pilot for the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), to explore the thrilling and demanding world of helicopter search and rescue operations throughout Utah.

You can listen to this podcast on VerticalheliCASTS.com, TheRealResQ.com, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, Pandora, TuneIn+Alexa, your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.

10/11/2025

What an incredible day out at Pinkston Watersports with the awesome Penrith Mountain Rescue Team! Scott and I jumped into some serious river rescue training yesterday—floating down the river, throwing bags, and honing those river rescue techniques. Huge shout-out to the team for allowing us to join in the training and making it such a blast.

05/11/2025

Episode 248 has been released! In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, Will Cobel reflects on his time as a lifeguard, sharing memorable rescues, lessons learned, and the profound impact of his time on the beach.

You can listen to this podcast on VerticalheliCASTS.com, TheRealResQ.com, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, Pandora, TuneIn+Alexa, your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.

31/10/2025

It's spooky season. Which one are you buying? 🎃



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29/10/2025

🎃🔪🚁. Tag us in your pumpkin carvings!

29/10/2025

Alert episode has been released! In this ALERT episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with Cory VanBuskirk, Artak Arakelian, and Nick Demogines, leaders from Onboard Systems Hoist and Winch to deliver an important industry update for all Onboard Systems users.

You can listen to this podcast on VerticalheliCASTS.com, TheRealResQ.com, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, Pandora, TuneIn+Alexa, your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.

27/10/2025

New dry suit by ! It's perfect for rescue professionals. And it has pockets!

22/10/2025

Episode 247 has been released! In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn speaks with Brendan Sloan, a British cave rescue medical officer, about his remarkable experiences in one of the most unique and challenging rescue environments.

You can listen to this podcast on VerticalheliCASTS.com, TheRealResQ.com, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, Pandora, TuneIn+Alexa, your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.

20/10/2025

The full video is here! Check it out if you can.

In February 1983, tragedy struck in the North Atlantic when the bulk carrier SS Marine Electric rolled over, claiming thirty-one lives. Helicopters arrived b...

19/10/2025

It's more than a creed. More than a job. Proud to be a USCG Rescue Swimmer.

19/10/2025

A very special ASTerisk episode has been released. In this episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the USCG Rescue Swimmer program. This 40th Anniversary tribute blends archival footage, survivor testimony, and the voices of the swimmers themselves. Be sure to check it out on YouTube!