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Rescue Essentials

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Overview

Rescue Essentials supplies tactical emergency medical equipment, trauma kits, and custom-assembled medical kits to law enforcement, military, fire/EMS, search and rescue, and government agencies.123 The company focuses on purpose-built products for first responders, offering design, manufacture, assembly, and distribution services with flat-rate shipping.12 It serves both small and large orders, addressing tactical needs and budget constraints.3

History

Founder Phil Carey, a Wilderness First Responder and EMT, began providing medical supplies in 1989 through Atwater Carey Ltd.1 In 2007, Carey partnered with Jorian Sartorius and Sara Jensen to launch Rescue Essentials as an online store, reducing costs for end-users.1 The company expanded capabilities to include custom design, manufacture, and distribution of trauma kits for agencies, schools, and businesses.1 Tri-Tech Forensics acquired Rescue Essentials, integrating it into their portfolio of forensics and emergency supplies.6

Product Lines

Product LinePositioningPrice Range
Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs)Tactical personal trauma kits for military and law enforcement$100 - $400
Bleeding Control KitsPublic access and professional hemorrhage control stations$150 - $800
EMS Vehicle KitsComprehensive medical setups for emergency vehicles$500 - $2,500
Tactical Trauma KitsCustom kits for first responders and search and rescue$200 - $1,200
Custom Trauma KitsContract-assembled kits for government agencies$300 - $3,000

Manufacturing

Rescue Essentials designs, manufactures, and assembles purpose-built trauma and medical kits in Leland, North Carolina.123 They specialize in contract assembly of customer-specified components for law enforcement and government agencies, handling small and large production runs.3 Products are sourced and kitted to meet tactical protocols.2

Notable Products

  • Slishman Traction Splint - Traction device for femur fractures used by EMS and tactical teams.
  • IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) - Compact tactical kit for self-aid in combat and emergency scenarios.
  • Bleeding Control Station - Wall-mounted kit for public access hemorrhage control.
  • Tactical EMS Vehicle Kit - Full medical kit customized for emergency response vehicles.
  • Custom Trauma Kit - Bespoke assembly for agency-specific protocols and needs.

Reputation

Rescue Essentials is regarded by professionals for reliable tactical medical supplies and custom kitting capabilities tailored to first responders.12 It maintains a service-first approach with flat-rate shipping, appealing to law enforcement and EMS users.1 Not BBB accredited, with limited public reviews available.7

Sources (8)
  1. https://rescue-essentials.com/about-us/
  2. https://rocketreach.co/rescue-essentials-profile_b445a9f4fa563d55
  3. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/rescue-essentials/353862752
  4. https://leadiq.com/c/rescue-essentials/5d24b8c86c628d5488219b3e
  5. https://prospeo.io/c/rescue-essentials-revenue
  6. https://tritechforensics.com/blog/tritech-forensics-announces-acquisition-of-rescue-essentials/
  7. https://www.bbb.org/us/nc/leland/profile/medical-equipment/rescue-essentials-0593-90364599
  8. https://rescue-essentials.com