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.
Featured episode
When the fishing vessel Fastnet is battered against the rocks off the coast of Dingle, Ireland, 14 lives hang in the balance.
Host Jason Quinn brings together every voice from the rescue — dispatch, ground team, RNLI volunteer crew, and Irish Coast Guard helicopter crewmen — for a step-by-step account of a real multi-agency operation under pressure.
14 lives rescued. One unforgettable mission. All the voices that made it happen.
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