Episode 85 Ashton Levarek USCG RS 533 and Air Force PJ
April 22, 2022 | Hosted By: Jason Quinn
Episode Description
In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Ashton Levarek, USCG RS 533 and Air Force PJ.Ashton talks about his first rescue as a USCG Rescue Swimmer, which was an overdue vessel where a boat was stuck in the mud and slinging a shotgun over the shoulder.He talks about getting called out for a patient that was hit in the face by a crowbar. He and his crew were launched out for a helicopter crash where they found some of the survivors floating after the crash.Next we transition into his career as an Air Force PJ.He talks about responding to a helicopter crash that happened as they were going into battle.How the habit of being calm and taking a minute “not to run to your death” stuck with him for future deployments. We end by talking about a good mindset to maintain for everyday life and what he is doing with his current business.Enjoy!
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