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Statistics show that more than 200,000 Americans die of
sudden cardiac arrest every year. Up to 50,000 of these deaths could
have been prevented if an automated external defibrillator (AED)
had been available for immediate use. We carry and AEDs in our
rescue trucks to every event.
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The
Motorola HT1250™ Portable Two Way Radio is an
essential for our team's communications. We have many of these and we
are actively buying more so every member can have one. The large
LCD display is extremely helpful in large communication networks, or an
important feature in critical situations.
Out team is working on trading-out our old HT1000 radios and
converting over to these better radios. Each year we try and by one or
two more, but they are pricy. |
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This is our portable tactical repeater. It enables us to
communicate over a large distances. This is a Motorola Spectra Portable
Repeater VHF P1820AX Suitcase, they are pretty rate but we got our hands
on one. They are very ruggedized. Ours also has an external battery for
extended use. The battery pack not pictured is a Pelican case with two
33Ah batteries, for a combined rating of 66Ah. We also have a Siemens
solar panel for longer deployments. |
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L-Tronics direction finders are in use world-wide
helping search and rescue crews save lives. Our DF receivers are
specifically designed to locate aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters
(ELTs), marine Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and
the new Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs).
Little L-Per� direction finders can be used for locating ELTs on airport
ramps—where 95% of your searches end up. But those are easy. The L-Per’s
really designed to locate the other 5%—ELTs out in the wild that are
attached to a crashed airplane with a survivor waiting.
We have two of these and we use them in the event of a downed aircraft.
All aircraft are required to have an emergency locator beacon (ELT) and
in the event of a hard landing the system automatically begins to
transmit. This piece of special equipment helps us quickly locate the
source of the signal |
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This device is a Pointer Cadet 6000. It is used to
generate a practice signal for the Little L-Per for training. We hide
this somewhere in the county and we train by locating this beacon with the Little L-Per. The
Cadet 6000 operates on specified training frequency as not to interfere
with an actual emergency signal. |
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The
Ferno K.E.D.® is a versatile, improved means of
immobilizing and extricating patients from auto accidents or confined
spaces. The wrap-around design provides horizontal flexibility for easy
application and vertical rigidity for maximum support of the spine,
neck, and head during extrication.
We primary use this for car accidents or sand rail accidents in
Hungry Valley and on Hwy 33. |
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The
Pedi~Air
Align’s patented dual plane head drop
system allows for a patient to be completely immobilized while managing
their airway simultaneously. The board accommodates the larger occipital
area of a child's head, creating neutral alignment of the airway, which
is critical to maintaining a patient’s airway.
We have one of these in each of our rescue trucks these are great for
small children who have been involved in a quad accident, or sustained
some other head, neck or back injury. |
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The
Titan Split-Apart stretcher design is based on a
concept that was developed and proven by a leading rescue organization.
The stretcher “hinges” together at the middle, and is then secured by
threaded collets on the top rail. This design is quick and easy to
assemble or take apart, it eliminates the problems associated with
inserting one tube into another, as well as with having to place pins
etc. This is the litter we have carry in our Black truck. We are planning on
buying another in the near future for the white truck. We keep the
litter split in two pieces attached to an optional backpack. This way it
is ready to be deployed and hike down to the injured subject. |
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Out
Alpine stretcher is named after the rugged British
Columbia mountain range it was designed to excel in, the Bugaboo has
major features that set it apart from all other stretchers. Model
11-0126 is made up of a Fiberglass shell and Stainless Steel frame, and
weighs in at 27 lbs. This stretcher is also a split-apart litter
manufactured from the company who makes the one listed above. |
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The
Mule Litter Wheel is designed to be truly “
universal ” , and easily accept s any type and style of rigid litter
regardless of the shape or style. The single-wheel design allows for
ease of movement in the roughest terrain. Ideally suited for narrow
trails, it easily tracks over bogs, ruts, roots, rocks, snow etc.,
giving the patient the smoothest-possible ride.
This we really like, it makes it easier to transport injured people
over a long distance with our exhausting the rescuers or making the ride
too bumpy for the injured party. We care on of this in the black truck
and an older one in the White truck. |
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Starting with the GORE-TEX® Meridian,
Kokatat set out to make a suit that would withstand the rigors of modern
expedition paddling. The most popular options were added: reflective
tape, a left sleeve pocket, GORE-TEX® socks and, of course, a relief
zipper. We use these drysuites for water rescue. They keep us warm and dry
and with reflective bans on the arms help us been seen at night. These
are price but well worth the extra safety. This isn't the actual picture
but we use use the Yellow SAR drysuit which is the same except for the
hood. |
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The
Pelican 2640 uses a super bright 1 watt LED that can
be activated in 4 modes: low, medium, high, and flashing (for
emergencies). The body is tough ABS resin that's corrosion proof and
resistant to extreme temperatures. The 90° pivoting head allows you to
aim light right where you need it. Behind it is a handy battery power
gauge that shows the level of usage. The light weight battery pack
houses 3 AA alkaline cells (included). The 2630 comes with two kinds of
straps: a rubber strap for your hard hat or helmet and a comfortable and
adjustable cloth strap for bare head. The HeadsUp Lite 2630 is a great
hands-free light for work, camping, and hiking. |
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The Polar Star by Black Diamond is designed to light
cold-weather darkness, the Polar Star stands up to the battery-draining
cold with a detachable battery pack that can be tucked into your coat to
stay warm. |
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Roughly 3/4 of all avalanche victims die from
asphyxiation. If you can find the victim and get them air within 15
minutes, their chances of survival are good—barring major trauma. If you
miss that window, their chances drop precipitously. With the
Tracker,
you’ll shave valuable minutes off the search, giving your companion
their best possible shot at survival. Our team has 10 of these
units for our Alpine team. We use the mainly when we respond to out of
county calls, near Mammoth or Mt. Baldy. |
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