Blackwoods
Emergency ResourcesVeteran owned and operated. At Blackwoods Emergency Resources, we take pride in supporting those who put themselves on the front lines of the toughest conditions. Our mission is to provide specialized medical and technical rescue services to wildland firefighters and emergency personnel, ensuring they have the care and resources they need in remote and rugged environments. We’re a team of passionate professionals who believe in innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to making a difference. With every deployment, we strive to uphold our reputation for excellence while standing shoulder to shoulder with those who protect our communities.
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Specialty Resources
Rapid Extraction Module (REM)
REMS teams are responsible for rescue operations on the wildland fireline. These teams are responsible for rescues and patient care in austere environments utilizing high and low angle rescue. Physical fitness is a must, as one may be tasked to hike miles down fire lines, over mountainous terrain, and extract firefighters to a place where ambulances or helicopters can access them.
Hasty/Reach and Treat
Two-person, rope qualified REM team with a UTV
Rapid Access Team (RAT)
2-person team with UTVs
Single Role EMTs & Medics
Blackwoods also deploys single role Paramedics and EMT’s. These positions require a 4WD vehicle to use on the line.
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