Real rescue stories from Coast Guard rescue swimmers, aviation crews, and first responders — told by Jason Quinn, host and Rescue Swimmer #500.
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Jason Quinn is a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer (#500) and the creator of The Real ResQ podcast. He goes behind the scenes with elite rescue professionals to share the untold stories of courage, skill, and resilience.
Whether it’s a routine medevac or a high-stakes night rescue, Jason brings listeners inside the mission for an authentic, immersive experience.
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Featured episode
This 40th Anniversary tribute blends archival footage, survivor testimony, and the voices of the swimmers themselves. It honors the thousands of lives saved, the families made whole, and the Rescue Swimmers we’ve lost along the way. This is more than a story of heroics. It is the legacy of one of the greatest jobs in the world — a calling that lasts a lifetime. Always ready.
So Others May Live.
Why The Real ResQ?
Firsthand accounts from rescue professionals around the world
Immersive storytelling with operational insights
Lessons in courage, teamwork, and resilience
Trusted by first responders, aviation professionals, and enthusiasts
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