Pushing the Chopper to the Limits! | Coast Guard Alaska | Full Episode

Coast Guard Alaska follows the men and women of the US Coast Guard stationed in Alaska. Watch as they risk life and limb to save lives in America's deadliest waters!
Season 1 - Episode 3:
In this episode the team at Air station Kodiak run into many disasters. A rescue swimmer struggles to reach a stranded sailor in time before the helicopter runs out of fuel. The new trainees are pushed to their limits and a local pilot crashes on the coast and the crew must chopper in and pull out the pilot. Don't miss this action packed episode!
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[@chris-thumper7205]

After working (and retiring @ 20 years) USAF combat rescue on HH-60's, I think I would have enjoyed this just as much. Coast Guard doesn't get enough recognition for what they really do.

[@dumbass3533]

yeah - theyre usually the punchline for military jokes but they have incredibly hard jobs and do it remarkably well

[@Charlesslides]

Chris - Trail name: Thumper No joke. I think it could be, in part, that there’s no room here for knuckleheads or bravado. You’ve got to be fucking nails and cool as a fish doing it. These guys make it sound like an episode of “The Office” but we all see the crazy shit they just flew into to help others. It’s why this series is so alluring; I’m glad I found it.

[@janetseidlitz5976]

Thank you for your service Chris.

[@carmendawnallan8871]

Thanks For your,Service Chris. Happy Thanksgiving,to all on here.

[@srcastic8764]

Chris - You were a PJ? Were you guys fully trained paramedics?

[@m3528i]

I did ok on my PT tests but I am super glad it wasn't televised..

[@srcastic8764]

Roger that! I was in a different branch. But I did well on my test. Still I agree! I’m so glad there is no video of it! 😂😂

[@saturday35]

So much better than anything on Netflix.

[@brendaclement5081]

I absolutely love these video, my Son is on his 12th yr in the CG. I'm so very proud of him..he is planning on retiring with them.

[@srcastic8764]

You have a right to be proud. I was in the Air Force and really enjoyed it. But if I had it to do over, I would strongly consider the CG. At the time I just didn’t know anything about it. We didn’t have KZbin 33 years ago. LOL.

[@DavidTrejo]

❤

[@brendaclement5081]

Native American, wow your family is doing a great thing..I'm super proud of them just hearing this...I have 2 Sons oldest Army field Art. I st Cav, Iraq 06-08, and my youngest is CG...I have many people ask me why I would let both my son's enter the Military, my reply was I done something right..I also a female Deputy were I live...and the best is we are Cherokee, I was also trained by a full blooded Apache Indian at the Sheriff's dept in Defence...love love love it...when my youngest gets out in 8 yrs, he want to go into Law Enforcement (which he is currently doing in CG). Thank you for your Families Service in this Great Country of ours.

[@dodoDodo-of6pu]

You & your son should check out Canada's SAR teams. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJDNeYWqarGep5I

[@pankajgulia9742]

I am in indian coast Guard

[@lynneanthony168]

Massive respect to Coast Guard everywhere. Absolute heroes.

[@theantichrist6524]

They deserve another level of honor i served in the army calvary and vary few have ever qualified for this job in water rescue the us coast guard are number one

[@srcastic8764]

Agreed! I was in the Air Force. All of the branches sort of poke fun at the Coast Guard, but I never have. I think they are the only branch who have a relevant and important mission 24/7 regardless of what else is happening around the world. When there are no wars or engagements going on, they are still hard at it either rescuing or performing law enforcement functions. Have you ever seen their sniper program where they take out the engines of the hi speed “go fast” boats in order to stop them from running drugs? They shoot a fast moving boat in the engine block bouncing on waves from a moving helicopter. That’s pretty bad ass. We need to start giving the Coasties more credit as a service.

[@G_A_F_F_N_E_Y]

@@srcastic8764 the sniper program you are speaking of is called hitron and they are legit bada$$ they beat marine snipers back in 2018 in the international sniper competition so they are no joke

[@patlsmith404]

Thank you all for your service.🇺🇸❤️

[@sandydixon9020]

I live in British Columbia, Canada! I have never really thought about the Coast Guard before, but since watching for awhile now. I realize that they go above and beyond.Thank you for the men and women in Canada and the States for being heros every day ❤️😃🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@FloozieOne]

The freckle-faced kid looks about 12 years old but when you see his eyes for a moment there is strong, determined and dedicated adult inside.

[@bretthawkins5959]

😊😊

[@barbwelch2527]

So grateful for emergency workers. My husband has been an EMT for 36 years, volunteering for Upland, Indiana. Thank you to all the people who keep us safe.

[@marypasco2213]

❤

[@markcornelsen6613]

Rescue swimmers are no joke!! The entire crew are way above us mere mortals!!

[@bestwishes5060]

Prayers and praise for the coast guard.

[@Sushi2735]

Until watching this program I had no idea about the Coast Guard. To say I’m impressed, is an understatement! Just an amazing group of young people. First class, no slackers or just cruzing by to get by! They are smart and reliable. Bet none of these guys get tossed in the Brig. It is so good to know how much they are appreciated by their community and have their full support! These guys deserve every bit of respect!

[@kristenkaz3080]

Whatever these men & women get paid to serve us, it’s not enough. Thank you for your service. We are deeply in your debt.

[@togrant9257mm]

I'm watching this series, in 22, found myself hitting the thumbs up at the beginning of everyone, followed by tears in some, absolutely beautiful, absolutely above and beyond, hero's each and every one of you, from the mechanics to the pilot's and everyone in between, you save lives. Ty

[@duaneoldfield]

Much respect for these men and women who risk their lives to help others...

[@elizabethkuchta7009]

Love you Kodiak Alaska

[@elizabethkuchta7009]

President USA.x

[@elizabethkuchta7009]

We're you scared?

[@SunnyNight]

Watching these episodes based in Kodiak give me so much nostalgia!! I used to live on Kodiak, and I learned how to swim in that Coast Guard pool. And the rodeo was always such a fun event, my sister had our dog in the agility contest. I miss that town

[@Dregkar]

Same here! My parents were stationed in Kodiak, I really really loved that town. I'd love to go back one day and get a burger at Henry's or even retire there.

[@PAIKUN.]

Helicopters are very versatile. Great machines

[@robsanderson3061]

Thank you Coast Guard have helped my family on fishing boats a couple of time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TG-fq6vy]

I could see it in their eyes as they were telling the story that that kid did not make it. The people of the Coast Guard are strong, brave and compassionate.

[@pamelacrawford4105]

These people are just amazing! Their job is not an easy one. They get it done no matter what.

[@toma5153]

Glad to see Alaskans appreciating the role of the Federal government.

[@davidsoby6796]

A note seizing does not always mean your heart and breathing stops that should have been clarified a bit

[@gocoastgaurd721]

No. No. Seizure doesn’t mean you go into cardiac arrest. Breathing can become ineffective which can cause cardiac arrest. But having run dozens of seizure calls that has never happened to me. It’s very rare that that occurs.

[@helloneighbor11]

Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it never happens

[@andrewo.9412]

Amazing, and sometimes there is what is called "octal asystole" but most of the time the pulse speeds up during a seizure.

[@jessstone7211]

Unreal, what these guys do in a hoist!!! Bless your ever-lovin' hearts!!!

[@rhesahaylee5824]

why are there no comments??? I love this show, I am addicted!!! I truly appreciate all the men and women of the Coast Guard and especially Coast Guard Alaska. While I have never had the need for their services(I live in Ohio so a am a wee bit farther then they go) nor the opportunity to meet any one personally I am grateful for the sense of peace and security their presence imbues throughout Alaska. Their dedication, professionalism, and integrity radiates off the screen and is inspiring as far away as Ohio. To merely say thank you does not express all that I long to say but I can not find words to sufficiently convey my heartfelt appreciation to all the men and women of all the armed forces past, present and sadly, future. I do long for the day when there will be true peace on earth and no longer a need for the military but until then thank you and please stay safe. Rhesa Haylee

[@debralegg5632]

I am right with you Rhesa! I love this show and how it highlights the bravery and dedication they present. It is a service that deserves way more exposure than they get.

[@juliahaynie2910]

Alaska is always here! Come visit anytime!

[@debralegg5632]

@@juliahaynie2910 It is on my dream list.

[@troyottosen8722]

Alaska, Kodiak island, no place compares! Simple!😉👍

[@marypasco2213]

Ya can't save 'em all. But that doesn't stop ya from try'n. THANK YOU, USCG, FOR ALL YOU DO, wherever you are. ❤

[@curvs4me]

Great job guys. Really appreciate the jobs you do and especially the level at which you do them. Pro's one and all.

[@dougsherman381]

That's got to be so hard on the crew when they lose one they did everything they possibly could see that person what they lost them I still say thank you to the coast guard for all they do

[@dianawatton7570]

All of you coast guards are just amazing I admire you so much for your bravery and dedication thank you and God bless you

[@felixcat9318]

This truly is selfless Heroism, these Crew's are utterly dedicated to saving lives, and if it is medically possible, they will succeed. Unfortunately, there are unjuries from which the victim can never recover, but that person had the very best help to live, but their injuries were too great. I hope that the families learn of the dedication to saving their beloved family member that the Crew's showed, and that everything possible was done to help them at their most vulnerable time!

[@juliechov]

God bless all of you!

[@jacquescoetzee7971]

You guys are heroes and such respect to you. I live in Cape Town and the weather here needs guys like you but the NSRI national sea rescue is a great team and self funded. They need so much support to keep going 👌

[@murraypodevin6110]

You guys should be so proud for what you do. Love watching your achievement s. From one happy kiwi who has been up your way. Love the place. Be proud of what you do. God bless you all.

[@csrlivestock7080]

These people are amazing their skill and bravery is number 1.

[@nitaleach6816]

It's so good to see this back on this channel. I so admire each and everyone of these Men and Women that Service theirs Country. God Bless and keep each and everyone and their family.

[@troyottosen8722]

I hope you all down in the lower 48 realize, these coast guard here in Kodiak, Sitka are the best! Our weather, terrain, etc... no place even compares, plus even better is most in the guard realize how unique, special Alaska is! Simple!

[@comptonghost9013]

Man that poor diver in the first rescue poor guy hit the rail twice then slammed on the deck

[@sbhvelazquez]

As a 20 year LEO, now retired, I have done CPR more than I can count. Unfortunately, I have seen the life drain from someone. It hits hard.

[@dD-mr1gp]

Ad 1of2 dude Ripped the beat!!!!! Killed it tho!!!! US Coast Guard Thank you for all you do Kids improvement is to come don’t get discouraged I’m glad for the job the instructors do in any branch the Instructors are there to lift you up amidst the yelling and hollering Yelling and hollering louder than Lil Wayne hollers Hollygrove lol All that is for a reason It’s all for a reason. A good one! The words of encouragement from drill instructor during a demanding physical exercise are invaluable words are powerful Dodge Demon horsepower If you always make lemonade You would get my analogy

[@StarrDust0]

Alaska's beautiful, makes me want to move out there or at least vacation/visit. These guys are heroes...it's a job I wouldn't mind doing but I'm not a great swimmer so I'd fail that part of the test. :)

[@osks]

If ever I one day get into trouble, I want these guys on my side!

[@tomhosie6]

I would like to tell you a nice story. I am a Canadian. South coast BC most of my life. North Coast last 20 yrs. Pretty sure my brother in law a senior 64 pilot, because we talked about it, would say those boys are spam in a can. Highest praise ever. They fly they work in the worst conditions possible. Mighty brave crew. On a light note: many years ago, 70ies or 80ies a float plane went down in the entrance to Victoria harbour. Within spitting distance of the Canadian Coast guard base. USCG arrived first out Washington. 26-30 miles away. After that all the good mariners knew “ you need help call USCG. “. They will respond asap. Cant thank you enough.

[@MEARRUINOELESTADOROJO]

Se le dio una oportunidad de vivir hasta el ultimo suspiro, que gran labor Dios los bendiga ..😊

[@amanidenholm7940]

Love these guys but, as an epileptic myself, I am shocked at their lack of knowledge around seizures.

[@61spindrift]

I too have all the admiration for these guys as well. My last seizure was 12-15 minutes and still here doing ok. Albeit it was probably one of my longest episodes.

[@terrishepherd3266]

God Bless these hero’s 🙏

[@brianpeters7847]

Real Heros.. not athletes.. not movie stars..not musicians.. Real Heros and not many people watching them when they do act heroically,, just people in serious trouble and if you are in serious trouble these Men must look like Angels...

[@loublockinger1787]

Hello people These men and women are awesome.

[@rhondakennedy819]

Hello. Thank you for your service CG. There was nothing you could have done. Congratulations on your retirement! Be safe out there people

[@punishthewicked5845]

Is it not difficult enough to work for coast guard national guard in Alaska the most dangerous cold and inhospitable lands and waters in the USA but to be guardians to the fishermen and their vessels those who train and sign up for this duty are definitely a special breed hat off to you guys and your families for the sacrifice for duty you risk everything so others can survive send them the bill after all is said and done

[@boricua4483]

i hope the airmen got to see a vid like this one, to see what it takes to be a rescue swimmer. i love the way kevin costnor put it, "it's not your job to pronounce them, your job is to rescue them." I'm probably paraphrasing

[@LynxEng]

you did everthing you could, YOU DID EVERTHING YOU COULD. Thanks for your service

[@BHarry-mx9py]

Can we give the credit for these great men and women? You all are amazing! My dad was Army! But EVERY branch is top notch! USCG? THE BEST! Thank you.

[@iznbrgetihw8007]

I feel for Bunch an the rest of the coast guard. I don't know how this guy fell 200 ft and ended up on a boat.. Ugh prayers to the families

[@LadyTarasque]

His fellow crewmates would have moved him from where he landed.

[@tylerolejnicak5481]

@@LadyTarasque duh. The point they were making is how do you fall 18 stories and not be immediately dead.

[@kasharra1]

Heart does not stop during seizure. Pt still breathes as well. Love the show and what you guys do!

[@thomaswilliams1103]

A good way for a swimmer to get on deck of boat in rough seas is to have a line with a small gaff hook tied on end , when lowered down to deck levil hook gaff on boat rail and pull yourself over to the rail, lineman should be sharp and let out or take in line as needed. Captain Williams S/v ArcticArk

[@roguewolf7053]

I truly wish I could’ve been a medic on this type of these crews for even just a few years. Or even just a civilian flight medic in Alaska. Unfortunately I was born with a genetic illness which has significantly affected my joints & multiple other areas of my body. As well as birth defects in both hips & both knees. Which without the genetic illness & with surgery on both knees I most likely could’ve worked just fine in the civilian field. I know both conditions would prevent me from any active services in any branch of the military. I worked locally for 5yrs as a paramedic with 3 of those as a flight medic & also as a flight nurse for the final year. I would typically work 1-2 days/wk as flight & then 2-3dys/wk as ground. Once it got to the point my body just couldn’t safely handle the work I transitioned to being a nurse in the ER. But I was only able to physically manage that job for just over 3yrs. But at just 32yrs old my body had just reached a tipping point. It was FAR earlier than I wanted or honestly expected. I KNEW my illness is progressive & that I would be disabled relatively young. For it to happen at only 32...that was hard to come to grips with. I’m 38 now & my condition has continued to worsen since then. However I was smart enough to do duel majors knowing I wouldn’t be physically able to be a paramedic or nurse for as long as most. So I’m trying to get a position teaching high school history online since COVID has opened up many such jobs. But I sure do miss being a paramedic. If I had perfect health being a flight medic would be my absolute dream career & wouldn’t retire until health or age made me unable to safely do the job.

[@Moses7041]

My daughter was a medic in Iraq for Delta Force. She would have made a super corpsman/paramedic in coast guard. Instead she became a doctor back home in Oklahoma.

[@kristenkaz3080]

Please thank her for her service from a stranger. I’m grateful.

[@loricharpentier1654]

That's so sad, the man dying. Those coast guard guys worked so hard to save his life.😔

[@jameslove5990]

You are incredible people

[@JohnWLewis]

These videos are excellent and are very impressive and informative about this field of extreme emergency operations! However one point, that others have mentioned, is that, surely, "beauty is cloaked by danger" should be "danger is cloaked by beauty" or, more simply, "beauty cloaks danger"?

[@nancyaustin9516]

Yeah, I've thought the same thing when listening to their tagline.

[@troyottosen8722]

John, It’s called another day here in Alaska, Kodiak. Simple! Get it now???😳😉

[@TexasBarnRats]

Kodiak was my favorite duty station ever.

[@bruhaps]

How is the pay and what job did you have? My ultimate dream is to enlist in the USCG but the pay is scarily low to me

[@TexasBarnRats]

@@bruhaps That was many many years ago that I served. You must remember that "base pay" is only part of what you're paid. You are either housed or receive a housing allowance. You either eat in the chow hall if living on base, or you get a food allowance. Of course medial is 100% covered, so no medical insurance premiums. All these allowances are non-taxable. Food & housing allowances are based upon the local cost of living.

[@grace24690]

These folks in here dunking on airman lawson are pathetic. That man is stronger than you ever will be, have some respect for a serviceman who wants to save lives. Honestly, what's wrong with you?

[@Brucev7]

This was the Toughest Episode. Semper Paratus God bless

[@jimf1964]

Real bunch of professionals.

[@atcay81]

You're totally AWESOME Danger ❤ all your uploads 😁 Cat from OZ who loved the outback hunters 😉 remember me?

[@ronandraveche2372]

Awesome

[@Mithraatividades]

Remarkable job

[@stephaniesmiles7606]

It’s crazy that the rescue swimmers have to go down to get the survivors, swim to them, buckle them in to the basket/litter, etc and then immediately asses vitals & render care once they get back into the helo.

[@srcastic8764]

I know. He even operates the radio! It’s like, what the hell do the other guys on the helo even do? The flight mechanic doesn’t do anything but push the hoist buttons. Seems like he could at least share in the médica stuff. Or maybe at least work the damn radio! 😂😂

[@brycemccarthy244]

@@srcastic8764 the flight mechanic is doing a lot more than it appears. They are instructing the pilot on where the diver and survivor are, if there’s waves or debris to watch for, how high to hover, if the boats moving how fast and where, keeping the rotor wash off the survivor by telling the pilot where to hover, etc. all people on a heli are overly qualified with lots of responsibilities.

[@srcastic8764]

@@brycemccarthy244 I know he does. I was just joking. You might could have known that by the not one but two laughter faces I put at the end to indicate that it was a joke. You must be a Coastie. So sensitive! 😂😂. (

[@selenepickins4874]

I'm so glad you commented that so I don't have to!##

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

United States Coast Guard, The Baddest Of The BAD ASS! My uncle served and made the U.S.C.G his career of choice to his death! R.I.P Henry Hildebrand - rank ( CAP ) Chief Aviation Pilot.

[@pauldg837]

You should be very proud, as I'm sure you are.

[@connie7973]

Bless you

[@saxman7131]

God bless you all.

[@alexanderpalmer1248]

I love this please do what u do best

[@nancyburt8791]

Great job!!!💛💚💙💜

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I didn't know that ASTs had the authority to call a patient. Learn something new every day, I guess.

[@elizabethkuchta5097]

❤. Respect from 🇬🇧.

[@asheshinfinite3766]

BRAVE SAVIOURS IN RED!👍

[@AmericaVoice]

Just a note, having a rope tail deployed by swimmer where the guys on the boat could grab to help out with twisting as long as they didn't secure to the boat. They also are aware of how some boat personnel do not speak English very wel. So it's not an easy thing to decide to utilize! Family serves along with the member in maybe a small or huge amount versus the member, but they serve as well. 30 years is huge. Congrats and hope your retirement has been successful for over a decade now!

[@bestwishes5060]

You can usually tell who will wash out. I developed shin splints in a different program. I made it but I cried like a baby because of pain. I wouldn't quit. I was pushed to my limits. Shin splints suck. Thank you for your service.

[@roybatista8216]

The best in the world

[@TronBons]

Geez what a trip for that guy. Boat to Heli, Heli to Jet, Jet to probably an Ambulance then to Hospital.

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

These supermen are right up there with the Jolly Greens, call sign Pedro. The AF’s elite rescue group PJ’s.

[@juliahaynie2910]

Kodiak is definitely better than Florida! Good choice!

[@renevandyk6638]

Bless these People who work as Cost gard from Canada

[@davidsoby6796]

Wish I was still doing it was Medvedev corpsman or (changed to HS) for a zillion years. Hard to not think of things I would have done nice to see what is being done

[@bigmike9558]

Coasties are the best

[@mvgmml]

WOOoooot

[@adathigpen8842]

Rescue swimmer shop supervisor, Charley Fowler; tough, good at his job, but I’d hate to be his kid growing up.

[@JU-wk3el]

He said there is no pulse while seizing, but that's not the case, pt might not be breathing but has a pulse.

[@ginger_nosoul]

Its pretty hard to take a pulse while seizing and they dont have heart monitors i the chopper

[@JU-wk3el]

@@ginger_nosoul if the patient has no pulse he his in cardiac arrest and there is no seizure activity, but you are right without the proper equipment it might be hard to detect, especially in this environment

[@davidhack6789]

GOOD RETIREMENT SIR!

[@baseballhaha]

RIP to that young man. God that one hurt to watch

[@CameronSalazar2113]

For the Cliff one they where on the water pretty far out I wonder if they waited to call and though they may make it on she ship and once he started to turn they called or if they called then got on the ship and went tord Ancorage to try and cut the time down for the Heli? I ask this because even if a injury seems small or you can handle it anything over like 10-15 ft fall you should always call support as fast as you can you can have what may feel like a broken arm only but you could have internal bleeding or head injury and time is critical even when you may feel okay because when you crash you can crash fast and pass or go into shock and that may pass you on to the next world also! fast is better!

[@HairyDirtMan]

2:12 Thats a cool place to keep a spyderco. Only knife guys will understand.

[@heightskings6693]

My kershaw doesn’t look good up there /: only hidden it looks good

[@Dovietail]

Hard to believe that not a single person on the Lady Ashley was what we call "a good man in a fight," someone who can keep a clear head in an emergency and get things squared away for 1st responders. You need at least one of those in every crew of every type!

[@kristenkaz3080]

I was wondering the same thing. Aren’t they CPR/First Aid trained?

[@VisionaryGardener]

You can have *all* the training and still freeze when you finally face a serious situation like this. It's also possible that the boat just wasn't equipped to deal with such a serious injury. It's not like they expect to be dealing with a fall from a 200 foot high cliff at sea.

[@m3528i]

This is the time of their lives.

[@Ch1n4Sailor]

Wow, nice retirement ceremony.... Even have a cake....! In the Non-Dept of Transportation Military, ( Army Navy Marines ) You're lucky if you're going to get paid when you leave... "Don't let the door hit you in the ass..."

[@lukesylvester2022]

From Florida to Alaska?!?

[@themackguyverchannel7713]

When you get to be my age Tom Brady looks like a 12 year old kid. Hahaha

[@TreadSlowly]

Not an intended criticism (interpreting what someone was saying from a short clip) but for the sake of clarity regarding a statement made in the opening scenes: When someone is having a seizure (as in generalized, AKA grand mal) their heart does not stop beating. They are typically not breathing, and/or unable to maintain an open airway, but this does not stop their heart from beating. On an ECG or cardiac monitor, it may look as if they have no organized heart beat because the muscle contraction of the seizure is "drowning out" the lower voltage signal of their heart beat. A seizure can lead to a cardiac arrest in a variety of circumstances, of course, but it's not something that happens every time. Basic first aid should be calling for help, protecting yourself and the patient from harming themselves (by banging into something/falling off a chair/bed), and opening the airway with a head tilt-chin lift maneuver (NOT sticking anything in their mouth....) *insert "The More You Know" meme*