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SAR Equipment Providers

Thanks to Matthew (kc4yyz@aol.com) for initiating this list. I've added some entries and sorted into alpha order by company name. Additions/corrections are welcome.

The listing of companies below does not imply endorsement by myself or any other organization.

For those who are interested, I've also listed what I carry in the field. Go to the Pack Check Page for a detailed description.

Last updated: May, 2001

Adventure Medical Kits: PO Box 43309; Oakland, CA 94624; 1-800-324-3517; backpacking style med. kits
Armstrong Medical Industries: 575 Knights Bridge Parkway; PO Box 700; Lincolnshire, IL 60069-0700; 1-800-323-4220; Fax: 847-913-0138
B&B Enterprises: PO Box 441-H; Lewisburg, WV 24901; 1-304-772-3074; rope rescue
Bass Pro Shops: 1935 S. Campbell; Springfield, MO 65898-0100; 1-800-227-7776; camping/hunting/fishing; www.basspro-shops.com
Black Diamond: 2084 East 3800 South; Salt Lake City, UT 84124; 801-278-5533; training video(s), probe poles
Blue Water: 1-800-334-3368; rope
CMC Rescue, Inc.: PO Drawer 6870; Santa Barbara, CA 93160; 1-800-235-5741; rope rescue
Cabela's: 812-13th Ave.; Sidney, Nebraska 69160; 1-800-237-4444; Fax: 1-800-496-6329; www.cabelas.com; camping/hunting/fishing
Campmor: 1-800-230-2151; www.campmor.com; camping/hiking/climbing/boating
Canine Clothiers/Digital Dog: 82 Whipple Avenue; Norwich, CT 06360; 860-886-1864 (Telephone); 860-886-1874 (Fax); E-Mail Address: sueponderk9@snet.net; Web: www.ccdogduds.com; Canine Search and Rescue Gear (harnesses, shabracks, etc.)
Chinook: PO Box 725; Chambers Ave. 12; Eagle, CO 81631; medical/alpine/rescue
EMS*USA: PO Box 99; 238 Saltwell Rd.; Shepherdsville, KY 40165; 1-800-264-2401; Fax: 502-543-5032; ems/rescue/training materials
Evac Systems Fire and Rescue Equipment: 736 Federal Street; Davenport, IA 52803; (800) 755-3861; web: http://home.revealed.net/qccom/evac; Packs and bags
Fagel EMS Specialist: 708-897-9068
Fire Science -- products and web site: Delmar Publishers; P.O. Box 15015; Albany, NY 12212-5015; 518-464-3500
Forestry Supplies, Inc.: PO Box 8397; Jackson, MS 39284-8397; 1-800-647-5368
Drs. Foster & Smith: 2253 Air Park Rd.; PO Box 100; Rhinelander, WI 54501-0100; 1-800-826-7206; Fax: 1-800-776-8872; pet & kennel supplies; www.drsfostersmith.com/
Fox International Ltd, Inc.: 23600 Aurora Road - Dept. 911; Bedford Hts., Ohio 44146; 1-800-369-4685; Fax: 1-800-369-9110; foxintl@aol.com; 102467,1777@compuserve.com; fire/rescue/ems/police
Galls's Inc.: 2680 Palumbo Dr.; PO Box 54308; Lexington, KY 40555-4308; 1-800-477-7766; fire/rescue/law enforcement/ems
GAM Industries, Inc.: PO Box 2226; Petersburg, VA 23804-1526; 1-800-342-4426; Fax: 804-732-0944; ems/first aid
Hi-Flow Graphics: 14512 Filmore Street; Arleta, CA 91331; 818-896-1106; Fax: 818-899-0758; hiflowgrfx@artnet.net; K-9 SAR/mounted SAR/fire/EMS/air rescue
Hobbes and Co.: 152 Doncaster Rd.; Buffalo, NY 14217; 1-888-HOBBES7; http://www.hobbesco.com/>; Reflective collars and leads
Hydro-Tech: 4658 NE 178th St; Seattle, WA 98155; 206-362-0174; Snow science supplies
IKON Outfitters Ltd.: 7597 Latham Road; Lodi, WI 53555-9526; 608-592-4397; dog sleds & carts/dog pulling supplies/dog packs
Liberty Mountain Sports: 1-800-366-2666; camping/climbing
Lifesaving Resources: 13746 Smoketown Road; Woodbridge, VA 22192; (800) 221-3041
Life-Link International, Inc.: P.O. Box 2913; Jackson Hole, WY 83001; 800-443-8620 or 307-733-2266; shovels, probes/ski poles, snow science equipment
Magna Medical, Inc.: 7200 NW 7th Street, 2nd Floor; Miami, FL 33126; 1-305-261-2211; medical supply
Marine Rescue Products Inc.: PO Box 3484R; Newport, RI 02840; 1-800-341-9500; Fax: 401-848-9577; lifeguard epuipment
Moore Medical Corp: 860-826-3600
Mountain Tools: 831 620-0911; rock climbing
Orr Safety Corporation: 1-800-669-1677; Fax: 1-800-800-6774; safety/hazmat/osha compliance
OUR Designs, Inc.: PO Box 17404; Covington, KY 41017-0404; 1-800-382-5252; Fax: 1-800-347-3367; Canada 1-606-282-5500; Canada Fax: 1-606-282-5508; uniform items/books/awards/novelties
Oware Backcountry soft goods: 2259 Santa Clara Ave.; Chico, Ca 95928; 530-342-8879; Day time fax 503-342-9112; tarps, tens, ski patrol supplies, outerwear and more. Custom products.
Over the Edge: 908-757-9420; rope training
Parr Emergency Product Sales, Inc.: PO Box 300; 6106 Bausch Road; Galloway, OH 43119; 1-800-282-7904; Fax: 614-878-3779; ems/safety/rescue/hazmat/ics/lights
Pet Education: www.peteducation.com
Quartermaster Uniform Company: 750 Long Beach Boulevard; Long Beach, CA 90813; 310-436-6245; uniforms items/law enforcement/night vision gear
Rachel's Custom K-9: Tacoma, WA; 253-472-1401; dog supplies, including vests (shabrachs) from a working SAR handler
Ramer Products, Inc.: 1803 South Foothills Highway; Boulder, CO 80303-7366; 303-499-4466; Fax: 303-642-0117; probe/ski poles, shovels, avalanche transceivers
R.C. Steele: 1989 Transit Way; Box 910; Brockport, NY 14420-0910; 1-800-872-3773; pet & kennel supplies (horse/fish/cat/bird/dog); minimum order $50
REI: 1-800-426-4840; www.rei.com; camping/climbing/hiking/boating/biking
Rescue Dynamics: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/resqdyn/index.htm; climbing, rescue and emergency medicine courses
The Rescue Source: PO Box 519; Elk Grove, CA 95759-0519; 1-800-457-3728
Rescue Specialists Unlimited: 1-703-222-0105; rescue/medical
Rock-N-Rescue: PO Box 213; Valencia, PA 16059; 1-800-346-7673; rope rescue
SEAR - Search and Rescue Equipment Ltd.: 2818 Bayview Street; Surrey, B.C. Canada V4A 2Z4; 604-535-2700; assorted avalanche-related equipment
Search Gear: 882 Bruce Lane; Chico, CA 95928; 1-800-474-2612; 916-899-2612; Fax: 916-894-1416; vaudois@searchgear.com; http://www.searchgear.com; search/rescue/fire/ems/dog
Sigma Chemical Co.: PO Box 14508; St. Louis, MO; 1-800-521-8956; http://www.sigald.sial.com/sigma/; chemical scents-dog training
Sprint Medicals: http://www.winternet.com/~sprint; $8.00 cervical collars (or so I am told)
Steele Surgical Supply: http://www.steeles.com
Technical Rescue Services of Vermont: 15 Warner Ave; Essex Junction, VT 05452; 802 355-7554; rope rescue/communication/climbing/camping/classes/consultation
US Aid: PO Box 669306; Charlotte, NC 28266; 1-800-767-5757; 704-357-1717; Fax: 704-357-1528; medical/safety
Wasatch Touring: 702 East 100 South; Salt Lake City, UT 84102; 801-359-9361; Fax: 801-534-0905; assorted snow science and travel equipment
Weiss Uniforms: 2315 Badcock Blvd.; Pittsburg, PA 15237; 1-800-41-WEISS
Whelen Engineering Co.: Route 145; Winthrop Rd.; Chester, CT 06402; 1-800-637-8762; emergency lights
Wolf Packs® - Gear for Working Dogs: URL: http://wolfpacks.com; 1940 Soda Mountain Rd.; Ashland, OR 97520; 541-482-7669 (FAX or phone)
Zee: 1-800-228-2878; Charlotte, NC 1-800-849-0331; medical/safety

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Dan Comden
Seattle, WA U.S.A.
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updated: 4/22/2003