EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 1H 9M
Chris Vliet: Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer to Firefighter | Surviving a BMX Crash & Coma Recovery
from Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast · host Brian Dickinson
Chris Vliet’s journey is one of resilience, survival, and service. A former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Chris lived through some of the most intense training and unique missions the Navy has to offer before transitioning to a career as a firefighter.In this powerful episode, Chris opens up about his time as a Navy Rescue Swimmer, the lessons he carried into firefighting, and his near-death experience in a BMX biking accident that left him in a coma. His story of recovery and determination is both inspiring and a reminder of the strength of the human spirit.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 40So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)Military and First Responders get 10% discount with code: SARRESCUE10 applied at checkout100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#NavyRescueSwimmer #FirefighterStories #SurvivalStories #USNavy #RescueSwimmer #VeteranStories #ComaSurvivor #BMXCrash #MilitaryPodcast #FirefighterPodcast #OvercomingAdversity #Resilience #SearchAndRescue #NavyVeterans
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Chris Vliet’s journey is one of resilience, survival, and service. A former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Chris lived through some of the most intense training and unique missions the Navy has to offer before transitioning to a career as a firefighter.In this powerful episode, Chris opens up about his time as a Navy Rescue Swimmer, the lessons he carried into firefighting, and his near-death experience in a BMX biking accident that left him in a coma. His story of recovery and determination is both inspiring and a reminder of the strength of the human spirit.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 40So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)Military and First Responders get 10% discount with code: SARRESCUE10 applied at checkout100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#NavyRescueSwimmer #FirefighterStories #SurvivalStories #USNavy #RescueSwimmer #VeteranStories #ComaSurvivor #BMXCrash #MilitaryPodcast #FirefighterPodcast #OvercomingAdversity #Resilience #SearchAndRescue #NavyVeterans
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Chris Vliet: Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer to Firefighter | Surviving a BMX Crash & Coma Recovery
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