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
A six-hour canyoneering trip becomes 144 hours of survival when David Cicotello is stranded deep in a Utah canyon after losing his brother.
Host Jason Quinn hears his firsthand account of freezing nights, dwindling supplies, and the faith that carried him through—and why rescue was only the beginning of his recovery.
Six days alone. A devastating loss. A story of survival that reaches far beyond the canyon.
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