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Sorry. My initial question was pretty bad. I'm referring to Rob's hat. It has the "R" from the Rainier Beer. But says Rescue something or another. Looks cool and was hoping to see what it says and potentially get it... Thanks for the help and quick response.
@@gmf3385 You're not being a pest at all. I appreciate the reminder. I sure did and here is what he said; "Hey Jason, that hat was a gift from the boys at the 304th Rescue Squadron…(PJs) They came to AHRS as students and gave us hats and patches after graduation…they were rock stars, as I’m sure you can imagine. The hat is a play on Rainer 🍺…which is a PNW staple."
Have you interview any Navy Rescue Swimmer. I'm AW1 U.S NAVY RESCUE SWIMMER and was apart of the saving the life's of a B-52 crash off of Diago Garcia during Operation Desert Storm. Kevin Harrison
I'm preparing myself to join the Coast Guard with 1 mission in mind. Become a rescue swimmer. No plan B. I started my journey nearly a year ago at 275lbs not eating or living right. Now I am 185 and very tone. Went from 42 in waist to 30in waist! I've been working on getting my mind right. But getting my body to the point where it can perform has also helped. I swim almost everyday with and without fins and run at least an hour a day and do tons of pull-ups/chin-ups. Plus gym time. I'm 36 years old prior service US Army Helicopter technician and also a medic, but I will join the brotherhood soon. Thanks for the interviews. I really enjoy hearing the stories. Can't wait for more
That means you know exactly what we are talking about. A back breaker for sure. I'd love to hear some of your stories if you'd be willing to share. Reach out to me jason@therealresq.com.
I kinda wish i didnt see this mayb i need more context, because im not laughing about 100 people drowning, but ok mayb my f up version of me is laughing. Serving in aviation, my family could never understand my sense or lack of sense of humor and mayb as a female i shouldnt b this way. I remember one night rtb seeing blinking lights coming from the ground .. im i experiencing some kind of vertigo or delirium over 6hr of flight that day but no it was actually most likely flashlights coming from the ground coastal Miss
Thank you for posting this message. There is a lot more context with this clip. I'd recommend listening the the entirety of Episode 141: Matthew Fader with Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS). He goes into great detail about this rescue and so much more that he was involved with. I'd also recommend Ep 119: Jose Pastor Rescue Swimmer from Spain as he was dealing with a lot of the same issues. I would like to hear more about what you're talking about in your message if you're willing to talk. Please feel free to reach out, jason@therealresq.com.
@@therealresq thank you i watched a few of your shows. I like the very real talk ' make the long story long'. I am sorry if i came off rude. Ill def watched the ones you reccomended. Thank you, please keep doing what you are doing
@@sierra5121 Thank you for taking time to watch and listen to some of these incredible stories. I appreciate all feedback. If you have any stories of your own you'd be willing to share, I'd be happy to discuss further. Please feel free to email me at anytime.
What happens when your in flight and you need to intubate your patient? It takes space to get behind the patient and get to their level to see the vocal cords to get it done? If they’re on a backboard, or in a stokes it seems like there just wouldn’t be enough room in the aircraft for all of that? Thanks
This is a scenario and circumstance situation. It would depend on how long the flight would be. What aircraft you're flying in. The few times I have been involved with this, we were on the ground when the intubation happened. Either stabilize the paitent and tube them before you take off or as soon as you land before you shut down. As you probably know, there are the treatment plans that you can do if you're not in a position to intubate. This is definitely a deeper conversation. Happy to discuss more if you'd like. Feel free to email me at jason@therealresq.com.
Hey, specific to the story I shared, the patient was intubated in the helicopter using a Glide Scope. It’s basically a small mobile version of the laryngoscope/fiber optic camera that you would see used in a surgical/hospital environment. Like any tool, there are limitations but usually they work fantastic and make it easy to visualize your landmarks and place your ET tube. Great question and I hope you enjoyed the episode. Brice Stella
Matt Thiessen! I was his mech during a 12-person multi victim scenario in NOLA. We got the call of “a dozenish people in the water” around a debris field in the Gulf. We brought 2 swimmers, the other one Max Mida and deployed them into that mess. They were studs that day. All 12 saved. Good to see him!
Absolutely loved this one. I'm GSAR in Canada and we're I am we don't get skis or water action so I loved seeing this. 🤙🤙🤙 Also that realresq patch is pretty legit.
GSAR in Canada? You have my curiosity and attention. Could I come to you and you show me what you guys do? Send me and email jason@therealresq.com lets see what we can do together. Patch, thank you. We need to get you one!
My name is Gary. I’m the Gary that Bob is speaking of flying the Otter on his final rescue in the Coast Guard. There was not enough room on the helo to take all 10 of us so they took 4 people to Kanak Island where a Cessna 180 was waiting on the beach to take them to Cordova and to the hospital to be checked out. Bob stayed with me and the other 5 passengers. We chatted until the helo returned. He noticed my U.S. Navy ball cap and asked me what years I was in. I told him 1964 to 1978. He stuck out his hand and said “thank you for serving”. I was stunned into silence. I’m not gonna lie I even got a tear in my eye. I was 54 yo at the time and no one had ever thanked me for wearing the uniform. After that he would stop by when he was in Cordova to check on me to see how I was doing. I’m here to tell you there is no finer human being on this planet. I consider it an honor to know him and call him a friend. “No brain no pain” he would always say when I would see him running on the Copper River Highway. Enjoy your retirement Bob. You deserve it.
Hello Gary. Thank you so much for this message. Please note that I have passed this message on to Bob. I enjoyed listening to his story about you guys. If you'd be willing, I'd love to hear it directly from you. Moreover, if you have any rescue type stories while you were in the Navy, I'd love to hear all about those as well. I would also like to follow Bob and tell you the same, "Thank you for your service!" Feel free to reach out to me at anytime. jason@therealresq.com.
Hi ! As a Delaware resident, I want to sincerely Thank you very much for all your dedication and hard work saving countless lives and protecting the citizens of Delaware ! You are a true HERO ! And your family , friend's and citizens in the great state of Delaware are so proud of you for dedicating your life towards helping other people, complete strangers and That's remarkable and you are a true blessing ! I know its in your blood, and you will never ever stop helping anyone but enjoy your well deserved retirement ! Thanks again !
