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Seattle contractor charged with felony for employee’s death in 2016 trench collapse

1/24/2018

A Seattle contractor accused of criminal negligence is believed to be the first employer in state history to face felony charges in connection with an employee’s death, according to the state Department of Labor &... View Article

12/7/2017 Sked aided rescue on Mt. Everest 9/18/2017 The Sked aided search and rescue crews help hiker ... 11/1/2016 Skedco at the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LEADERSHIP FO... 10/27/2016 Rescue 3 International Conference at Camp Kuratli

Life Saving Training & Techniques »

Proper Use of the Skedco Oregon Spine Splint (OSS)

7/24/2014

I often get the question, "Can you use our Oregon Spine Splint (OSS) instead of a long board in combination with The Sked Stretcher?" The answer is Yes! The OSS is the only short vest-type immobilizer on the market that meets all the... View Article

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SKED RAS (Rapid Access System)

4/8/2015

Skedco, Inc., has created a new kit designed for rapid emergency evacuation of hospitalized patients or victims in an active-shooter incident. The Sked RAS (Rapid Access System) is designed to hang on a wall or behind a door and... View Article

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Guardian Angels to the Rescue

4/16/2013

If you were wondering just how extreme the conditions our rescue Skeds are used in, read this quick article about the “Guardian Angel” rescue squadron in Afghanistan. This elite, specially trained team rescues patients in “any... View Article

10/4/2012 Safety Inspection of the Sked Basic System 9/28/2012 New Skedco Videos 1/17/2012 Happy New Year

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New York City Conducts Terror Attack Drill

1/21/2016

Check out this article on JEMS's website of the terror attack drill taken place in NYC. Skedco is proud that our HMH Sked has a part in the drill to help NYC's emergency responders to prepare for such... View Article

6/1/2015 Skedco Learning Center Course Schedule 3/23/2015 Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol training session With... 2/21/2015 Skedco Holds 1st Learning Center Class 2/20/2015 Skedco to exhibit at EMS Today 2015!

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