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Blackwoods Emergency Resources

A veteran-owned and operated company dedicated to supporting those who face the toughest conditions on the front lines.

Who We Are

Protecting Our Protectors

Our mission is to provide specialized medical and technical rescue services to wildland firefighters and emergency personnel, ensuring they receive the care, training, and resources needed in remote and rugged environments. As a team of committed professionals, we value innovation, teamwork, and excellence—standing shoulder to shoulder with those who protect our communities while educating and empowering others to do the same.

Our vision is to compassionately protect, support, and strengthen communities.
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Our Services

Specialty Resources

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4-Person Rescue Teams

Be on the front lines of wildland fire rescue operations. As a REMS team member, you'll be part of a highly trained 4-person unit specializing in high and low-angle rescues, patient stabilization, and extractions in some of the most extreme environments. Using specialized rescue equipment, UTVs, and trucks, your team will be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, hiking rugged terrain to reach injured personnel and evacuate them to safety.

💪 What It Takes

High physical fitness, technical rescue skills, and the ability to operate in high-stress, high-risk environments. If you thrive in demanding conditions and want to make a real impact, this is the team for you!

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2-Person Reach & Treat Teams

Speed, agility, and precision define the Rapid Access Team (RAT). As part of this two-person "Hasty" team, you'll be rope-qualified and equipped with a UTV, truck, and rescue gear to quickly reach and treat injured personnel in remote areas. RAT teams specialize in fast, targeted medical interventions before arranging transport for higher-level care.

⚡ Perfect For Those Who:

Excel in dynamic rescue scenarios, have advanced medical and technical rescue training, and can make split-second decisions in critical situations.

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2-Person EMS Units

For those who love emergency medicine but aren’t focused on technical rescue, our Medical Teams provide vital on-the-ground EMS support. These 2-person teams (Paramedic & EMT) are deployed into wildland and disaster environments to deliver advanced medical care, patient stabilization, and emergency response.

🩺 Why Join?

You'll be the lifeline for firefighters and emergency responders, ensuring they get the medical attention they need—when and where they need it most.

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Independent Medical Response

Want to work independently while still making a huge impact? Blackwoods deploys single-role Paramedics and EMTs equipped with 4WD vehicles, operating solo in high-risk, rugged environments. You'll be responsible for on-scene medical care, triage, and emergency response, often being the first and only medical resource for miles.

🔥 Best For:

Self-motivated, experienced EMS professionals who thrive in autonomous fieldwork and can handle high-pressure medical emergencies with confidence.

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Who We Are

Protecting Our Protectors

Our mission is to provide specialized medical and technical rescue services to wildland firefighters and emergency personnel, ensuring they receive the care, training, and resources needed in remote and rugged environments. As a team of committed professionals, we value innovation, teamwork, and excellence—standing shoulder to shoulder with those who protect our communities while educating and empowering others to do the same.

Our vision is to compassionately protect, support, and strengthen communities.
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