UPDATE: Rick Kendrick will attend ITLS

Rick will be attending the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Conference, gathering in Pisa, Italy on the 16th of April through the 18th.

The ITLS organization is dedicated to the exchange of ideas, protocols and procedures within our EMS system at the international level. The conference not only includes classroom presentations and exhibits, but a scenario based competition between teams drawn from several countries from around the world.

Rick feels honored, being asked to present a 4...

MotoGP and AMA Racing at Laguna Seca

Rapid Deployment Products is currently manufacturing new spineboards to be used at MotoGP and AMA Racing at Laguna Seca on July 4th.

Here are a few pictures from last years event.

Dragone Rescue Board

The Dragone Rescue Board was developed to help RITs and other emergency personnel rapidly remove victims wearing SCBA from the hazard zone. It’s lightweight, less than 10 lbs., but can support up to 500 lbs.

Other features include fins on the bottom of the board that reduce friction when dragging victims; handles on both ends to accommodate a two-man carry; heat resistance up to 1,300 degrees F; and chemical, resistance to gasoline and diesel, as well as biohazards.

The unit comes with a...

News From the Kendrick Files

As an emergency medical professional, you no doubt are familiar with the name Kendrick and may have even applied a Kendrick Traction Device, KTD, on a patient with a fractured femur or secured an accident victim into a Kendrick Extrication Device, KED, to help stabilize their head, neck & spine.

But, have you heard the latest about KendrickEMS and Rapid Deployment Products, Inc?

Rapid Deployment Products, Inc. of Ivyland, PA, the manufacturer of the Pro Lite line of spineboards and...