Assess
Document needs and constraints.
Solutions by setting
EMS, fire & rescue solutions
Rapid-deployment transport and rescue tools for demanding scenes.
Build the response
Start with the scenario, not the catalog.
Compare low-profile, high-capacity, and portable tools designed to go where conventional stretchers and cots may not.
The most useful shortlist reflects who needs help, the physical route, the responders available, and how the equipment will remain ready between drills and events.
Four inputs to bring
- 01Population
Mobility, positioning, support, and capacity needs.
- 02Route
Stairs, doors, surfaces, distance, and destination.
- 03Staffing
Available responders, roles, and shift realities.
- 04Readiness
Storage, inspection, cleaning, and training.
From shortlist to readiness
A practical selection path.
Use a repeatable process so the equipment supports the plan—and the people expected to carry it out.
Compare
Build a product shortlist.
Validate
Confirm current specifications.
Practice
Include equipment in procedures and drills.
7 relevant products
Compare the options.
Use these as a starting point. Select up to three products for a side-by-side view, then confirm final fit and manufacturer guidance.
Bariatric
AlbacMat Rescue Sled
AlbacMat Holder is also available: Neatly stores 4 Standard or Large Size Mats. Holders with mats can easily be carried to areas of emergency for rapid distribution.
Bariatric
Bariatric EvacMat Rescue Sled
NEW-EVACMAT (Part of the “SKI” range of products)The Bariatric EvacMat is designed to assist emergency services personnel or designated moving and handling staff to evacuate…
Bariatric
EMS Bariatric EVACMAT
The EMS Bariatric EvacMat has been designed for use by the emergency services as an aid to the rescue and evacuation of large individuals. It is an ideal choice where this type of…
Schools
Garaventa EvacuTrac
A tracked emergency evacuation chair designed for controlled, one-person stairway descent of people with mobility limitations when elevators cannot be used.
Additional Products
MCI Men
Thomas MCI Man and MCI Ped are a smart, efficient way to help you assess your response system. These durable, inflatable training mannequins save money and time and decrease the…
EMS & Rescue
Ski Sled
The Ski Sled has been designed for use in confined areas, where space is limited, such as congested hospital wards and buildings with narrow corridors or single width fire doors.…
Additional Products
The Back Raft
If you’re not already using a Back Raft, STUDIES SHOW your patients wish you would. The Back Raft is a low-cost, inflatable air mattress and spinal stabilization device that…
Planning support
Turn product research into an actionable plan.
Can you help us narrow the options?
Yes. Share the setting, population, route, staffing, and products already under consideration. We can help organize a more focused comparison.
Why do route measurements matter?
Door widths, turns, stairs, landings, thresholds, and surface changes can determine whether equipment is practical for the intended path.
What should happen after selection?
Confirm current instructions and specifications, determine placement and inspection responsibilities, and incorporate the equipment into training and drills.