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The ASTerisk - Risto Leino and Sami Ollila tell How The Rescue Swimmer Association (EURORSA) was Founded Jul 10, 2021

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In this episode of the ASTerisk, we are joined by Finnish Border Guard, Air Patrol Squadron members, Sami Ollila and Risto Leino. As Rescue Swimmers and Paramedics, Sami and Risto are founding members of EURORSA, the Rescue Swimmer Association. While working search and rescue in Finland, these two men found themselves in an international situation that prompted them to establish EURORSA. Listen in as they discuss the path that brought them to EURORSA and the circumstances that they've found themselves in since its inception.

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Episode 29 Lane Abshire FPC Paramedic from Louisiana Jul 06, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, my friend and mentor, Lane Abshire joins me for an engaging conversation about his career working as a flight paramedic. This episode is full of mind-blowing scenarios that don't happen often but when they happened to Lane, he handled them like a true champion. Amnesia, cruise ships, intubations, and an incoherent pilot make up this episode. Enjoy!.

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Episode 28 Graham McGinnis USCG RS 869 Jul 02, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Graham McGinnis, USCG Rescue Swimmer #869. Throughout this conversation, we get a glimpse at what a diverse career you can have in the Coast Guard. As a current RS serving in the USCG, Graham brings us through cases beginning with his first station in New Orleans and through to his current station in Humboldt Bay. We talk about hurricanes, powerlines, animals, wildfires and much more during this engaging episode. Earning an Air Medal and a Distinguished Flying Cross, Graham has had and continues to have an impressive career. Enjoy!

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Episode 27 Matt Hardgrove USCG Pilot Jun 27, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, Matt Hardgrove joins us to recap his journey through his career as a pilot for the USCG. From serving in the big city to stints in rural parts of the USA, Matt has seen his share of cases, some even when he was 'off duty'. Are you ever really off duty when you're called to serve? Earning several Air Medals, Matt has unfortunately yet fortunately seen his fair share of MAJOR hurricanes. Listen in as we discuss one epic story to another! Enjoy!

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Episode 26 Sergio Cosme from Santa Cruz Portugal Jun 23, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we talk to Sergio Cosme who does a job so wild and crazy that speaking to him truly just cannot paint an accurate picture of what he does on a daily basis. From Santa Cruz, Portugal, Sergio joins us to talk about his life working with surfers and massive waves all from his jet ski in Nazare, Portugal. Listen in as Sergio talks to us about the danger, the training, and the skills needed to work in this environment. Check out this link for a better visual that allows you to see the work that he's talking about! Enjoy!

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Episode 25 Al Yates USCG RS #157 Jun 20, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Al Yates USCG RS #157, who also happens to be one of my very own A-School Instructors. This interview contains both hilarious and sombering stories. From accidentally signing up to go to swimmer school to stories of tragedy, Alan talks of some very memorable moments in his career. Listen in as we talk about small cases, unique cases, cases that became scenarios in A-School and the case that earned Alan an Air Medal. Enjoy!

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Episode 24 Davitt Ward, Chief Crewman Medical Standards for CHC Ireland Jun 15, 2021

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“Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope still has to be maintained.”

In this episode of The Real ResQ, Davitt Ward from the Irish Coast Guard joins us to talk about his 22 year career as a rescueman. We discuss the importance of staying focused, continuously learning, never letting your guard down, and always being ready to make those important split decisions. Davitt recaps cases involving crazy waves and rip roaring tides, injured fishermen, a boat stuck on a cliff, and even a day that involved a submarine. Enjoy!

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Episode 23 Ryan Ross Sacramento Metro Fire Dept Jun 11, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Ryan Ross, member of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department. Over the past two decades, Ryan has worked in both the aviation department of Sac-Metro Fire Dept as well as on the ground working in the trucks. Ryan talks about the variety of cases seen in Sacramento as they provide one of the only helicopter services north of the grapevine in California. Throughout this episode, Ryan and I talk about hoists to waterfalls, nearly maxing out the 235 ft hoist cable picking up an injured kayaker, and how working at the high elevation of 9600 ft changes a mission simply because of the location. In addition, as a member of the Sac-Metro Fire Department, Ryan has his fair experience working with the CA wildfires. This episode is full of stories that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Enjoy!

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Episode 22 Caleb Flippin USCG RS #663 Jun 08, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, Caleb Flippin, USCG RS #663 joins us for a fun conversation about his time as a swimmer. As a young swimmer, one of the lessons that we all have to learn is that we must speak up during a mission when our voice is warranted. Using his voice in the helicopter helped save the life of a man that they had been trying to locate. USCG Rescue Swimmers are typically stationed by water so Caleb and I had an interesting conversation about a case out of Missouri that earned him an Air Medal. Enjoy!

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Episode 21 Chris Deacon from Auckland, New Zealand Jun 04, 2021

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Chris Deacon, a highly experienced and personable paramedic from Auckland, New Zealand. Throughout this fascinating conversation, Chris shares stories from his 29-year career working as an intensive care medic. Chris has seen just about everything that a medic, on the ground and in the air, can see with his time on the job. We discuss car accidents, boating accidents, exceptionally rare accidents, and even unparalleled accidents that include girl versus dolphin. We hope that you like this conversation as much as we did! Enjoy!

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