SettingsRescue equipment
A-1 lifeboat
The A-1 lifeboat was a powered lifeboat that was made to be dropped by fixed-wing aircraft into water to aid in air-sea rescue operations.
The A-1 lifeboat was a powered lifeboat that was made to be dropped by fixed-wing aircraft into water to aid in air-sea rescue operations.
A-3 lifeboat
The A-3 lifeboat was an airborne lifeboat developed by the EDO Corporation in 1947 for the United States Air Force (USAF) as a successor to the Higgins Industries A-1 lifeboat.
The A-3 lifeboat was an airborne lifeboat developed by the EDO Corporation in 1947 for the United States Air Force (USAF) as a successor to the Higgins Industries A-1 lifeboat.
Airborne lifeboat
Airborne lifeboats were powered lifeboats that were made to be dropped by fixed-wing aircraft into water to aid in air-sea rescue operations.
Airborne lifeboats were powered lifeboats that were made to be dropped by fixed-wing aircraft into water to aid in air-sea rescue operations.
AIS-SART
The AIS-SART is a self-contained radio device used to locate a survival craft or distressed vessel by sending updated position reports using a standard Automatic Identification System class-A po...
The AIS-SART is a self-contained radio device used to locate a survival craft or distressed vessel by sending updated position reports using a standard Automatic Identification System class-A po...
Avalanche transceiver
Avalanche transceivers are a class of radio transceivers specialized to the purpose of finding people or equipment buried under snow.
Avalanche transceivers are a class of radio transceivers specialized to the purpose of finding people or equipment buried under snow.
Breeches buoy
A breeches buoy is a crude rope-based rescue device used to extract people from wrecked vessels, or to transfer people from one location to another in situations of danger.
A breeches buoy is a crude rope-based rescue device used to extract people from wrecked vessels, or to transfer people from one location to another in situations of danger.
Carley float
The Carley float (sometimes Carley raft) was a form of invertible liferaft designed by American inventor Horace Carley (1838-1918).
The Carley float (sometimes Carley raft) was a form of invertible liferaft designed by American inventor Horace Carley (1838-1918).
Crash Position Indicator
The Crash Position Indicator (CPI) is a radio beacon designed to be ejected from an aircraft when it crashes.
The Crash Position Indicator (CPI) is a radio beacon designed to be ejected from an aircraft when it crashes.
Distress radiobeacon
Distress radio beacons, also known as emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB, are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats, aircraft, and people in distress.
Distress radio beacons, also known as emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB, are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats, aircraft, and people in distress.
Escape chair
An evacuation chair or escape chair is a lightweight wheelchair used to evacuate a physically disabled person from an area of danger, such as a burning building.
An evacuation chair or escape chair is a lightweight wheelchair used to evacuate a physically disabled person from an area of danger, such as a burning building.
Escape pod
An escape pod is a capsule or craft used to escape a vessel in an emergency, usually only big enough for one person.
An escape pod is a capsule or craft used to escape a vessel in an emergency, usually only big enough for one person.
Escape trunk
An escape trunk is a small compartment on a submarine which provides a means for crew to escape from a downed submarine; it operates on a principle similar to an airlock, in that it allows the t...
An escape trunk is a small compartment on a submarine which provides a means for crew to escape from a downed submarine; it operates on a principle similar to an airlock, in that it allows the t...
Firearm (tool)
A firearm can be used primarily as a tool, instead of as a weapon, to project either single or multiple objects at high velocity through a controlled explosion.
A firearm can be used primarily as a tool, instead of as a weapon, to project either single or multiple objects at high velocity through a controlled explosion.
Flare gun
A flare gun is a firearm that launches flares.
A flare gun is a firearm that launches flares.
Global Maritime Distress Safety System
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety a...
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety a...
Hydraulic rescue tools
Hydraulic rescue tools are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist vehicle extrication of crash victims, as well as other rescues from small spaces.
Hydraulic rescue tools are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist vehicle extrication of crash victims, as well as other rescues from small spaces.
Kendrick Extrication Device
The Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) is a device that is used in vehicle extrication to remove victims of traffic collisions from motor vehicles.
The Kendrick Extrication Device (KED) is a device that is used in vehicle extrication to remove victims of traffic collisions from motor vehicles.
Lifeboat (rescue)
A rescue lifeboat is a boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress, or its survivors, to rescue crewmen and passengers.
A rescue lifeboat is a boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress, or its survivors, to rescue crewmen and passengers.
Lifebuoy
A lifebuoy, ring buoy, lifering, lifesaver, life preserver or lifebelt, also known as a "kisby ring" or "perry buoy", is a life saving buoy designed to be thrown to...
A lifebuoy, ring buoy, lifering, lifesaver, life preserver or lifebelt, also known as a "kisby ring" or "perry buoy", is a life saving buoy designed to be thrown to...
Lindholme Gear
Lindholme Gear (also known as Air Sea Rescue Apparatus Mk 4) was a British air-dropped rescue equipment designed during the Second World War to aid survivors in the water and was still in use in...
Lindholme Gear (also known as Air Sea Rescue Apparatus Mk 4) was a British air-dropped rescue equipment designed during the Second World War to aid survivors in the water and was still in use in...
Litter (rescue basket)
A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain.
A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain.
Location awareness
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Long spine board
A spinal board, also known as a long spine board (LSB), longboard, spineboard, or backboard, is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care desi...
A spinal board, also known as a long spine board (LSB), longboard, spineboard, or backboard, is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care desi...
Lyle gun
Line-throwing guns are most often referred to as Lyle Guns, after their inventor David A. Lyle.
Line-throwing guns are most often referred to as Lyle Guns, after their inventor David A. Lyle.
Manby Mortar
The Manby Mortar was invented by Captain George William Manby, also the inventor of the portable fire extinguisher.
The Manby Mortar was invented by Captain George William Manby, also the inventor of the portable fire extinguisher.
Marine evacuation system
A Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) is a lifesaving device found on many modern passenger ships consisting of an inflatable slide or chute where passenger can evacuate straight into waiting life rafts.
A Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) is a lifesaving device found on many modern passenger ships consisting of an inflatable slide or chute where passenger can evacuate straight into waiting life rafts.
McCann Rescue Chamber
The McCann Submarine Rescue Chamber is a device for rescuing submariners from a submarine that is unable to surface.
The McCann Submarine Rescue Chamber is a device for rescuing submariners from a submarine that is unable to surface.
MOB boat
A MOB boat is a small, fast rescue boat which large vessels, especially passenger ferries and cruise ships, use for Man overboard situations.
A MOB boat is a small, fast rescue boat which large vessels, especially passenger ferries and cruise ships, use for Man overboard situations.
Momsen lung
The Momsen lung was a primitive underwater rebreather used before and during World War II by American submariners as emergency escape gear.
The Momsen lung was a primitive underwater rebreather used before and during World War II by American submariners as emergency escape gear.
Mountain Locator Unit
A Mountain Locator Unit or MLU is a radio transmitter designed to be used by mountain climbers as an emergency locator beacon when the wearer needs rescue.
A Mountain Locator Unit or MLU is a radio transmitter designed to be used by mountain climbers as an emergency locator beacon when the wearer needs rescue.
Panic alarm
A panic alarm is an electronic device designed to assist in alerting somebody in emergency situations where a threat to persons or property exists.
A panic alarm is an electronic device designed to assist in alerting somebody in emergency situations where a threat to persons or property exists.
Panic button
A panic button can either be a button that triggers an alarm or a button that 'resets' a MIDI musical instrument.
A panic button can either be a button that triggers an alarm or a button that 'resets' a MIDI musical instrument.
Personal Rescue Enclosure
The personal rescue enclosure (PRE) or "rescue ball" was developed as a solution for transporting astronauts from one Space Shuttle to another in case of an emergency.
The personal rescue enclosure (PRE) or "rescue ball" was developed as a solution for transporting astronauts from one Space Shuttle to another in case of an emergency.
RAPOSA
RAPOSA is a robot for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, designed to operate in outdoors hazardous environments, such as debris resulting from structure collapses.
RAPOSA is a robot for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, designed to operate in outdoors hazardous environments, such as debris resulting from structure collapses.
RECCO
The RECCO system is an electronic method of finding a person or persons buried in snow as a result of an avalanche.
The RECCO system is an electronic method of finding a person or persons buried in snow as a result of an avalanche.
Safety Confirmation
Safety Confirmation is a way of determining each day whether someone who lives alone is safe.
Safety Confirmation is a way of determining each day whether someone who lives alone is safe.
Safety confirmation
Safety confirmation is a way of determining each day whether someone who lives alone is safe.
Safety confirmation is a way of determining each day whether someone who lives alone is safe.
SARK
The SARK or NSAR is a folding knife designed by Knifemaker Ernest Emerson for use as a Search and Rescue knife for the US Military.
The SARK or NSAR is a folding knife designed by Knifemaker Ernest Emerson for use as a Search and Rescue knife for the US Military.
Satellite Emergency Notification Device
A Satellite Emergency Notification Device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
A Satellite Emergency Notification Device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
Satellite emergency notification device
A satellite emergency notification device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
A satellite emergency notification device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
Search and Rescue Transponder
A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a self contained, waterproof radar transponder intended for emergency use at sea.
A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a self contained, waterproof radar transponder intended for emergency use at sea.
Ship Security Alert System
The Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is part of the ISPS code and is a system that contributes to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO)'s efforts to strengthen maritime security and s...
The Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is part of the ISPS code and is a system that contributes to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO)'s efforts to strengthen maritime security and s...
Ship Security Reporting System
The Ship Security Reporting System (SSRS) is a counter piracy system that has been developed to combat the increasing instances of hijack and ransom on cargo ships predominantly occurring in the...
The Ship Security Reporting System (SSRS) is a counter piracy system that has been developed to combat the increasing instances of hijack and ransom on cargo ships predominantly occurring in the...
Spot LLC
In August 2007, Spot LLC announced the introduction of the SPOT Personal Tracker product, the world’s first satellite GPS messenger, to be marketed through its latest subsidiary SPOT, Inc., late...
In August 2007, Spot LLC announced the introduction of the SPOT Personal Tracker product, the world’s first satellite GPS messenger, to be marketed through its latest subsidiary SPOT, Inc., late...
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger
The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is a portable GPS and satellite communication device designed to be carried into remote locations where the user may require emergency assistance.
The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is a portable GPS and satellite communication device designed to be carried into remote locations where the user may require emergency assistance.
Steinke hood
A Steinke hood, named for its inventor, Lieutenant Harris Steinke, is a device designed to aid escape from a sunken submarine, essentially an inflatable life jacket with a hood that completely e...
A Steinke hood, named for its inventor, Lieutenant Harris Steinke, is a device designed to aid escape from a sunken submarine, essentially an inflatable life jacket with a hood that completely e...
Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment
Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment MK-10, also known as Submarine Escape and Immersion Equipment is whole-body suit and one-man life raft, designed by British company RFD Beaufort Li...
Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment MK-10, also known as Submarine Escape and Immersion Equipment is whole-body suit and one-man life raft, designed by British company RFD Beaufort Li...
Survitec Group
Survitec Group is a leading manufacturer of personal survival equipment for usage after ejecting from aircraft or when at sea.
Survitec Group is a leading manufacturer of personal survival equipment for usage after ejecting from aircraft or when at sea.
Throw bag
A throw bag is a rescue device with a length of rope stuffed loosely into a bag so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown to a swimmer.
A throw bag is a rescue device with a length of rope stuffed loosely into a bag so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown to a swimmer.
Trauma shears
Trauma shears, also known as 'tuff cuts, are a type of scissors used by paramedics and other emergency medical personnel to quickly and safely cut clothing from injured people.
Trauma shears, also known as 'tuff cuts, are a type of scissors used by paramedics and other emergency medical personnel to quickly and safely cut clothing from injured people.