Trade Show Exhibitors

Alcan Inc.
1 Smeltersite Road
Kitimat BC V8C 2H2
250-639-8765
250-639-8521
Patrick.simpson@alcan.com

Alternative Technology Systems
4450 Forbidden Plateau
Courtenay BC V9J 1R2
250-703-0385
250-703-2650
smsidl@attglobal.net
Supplier of aircushion transport systems and alternative technology systems.

AquaLung Canada
374 Amberlee Crescent
New Market ON L3X 1E7
905-836-1370
905-836-0935
rsabourin@rogers.com
Aqua Lung is the world's largest producer of underwater emergency breathing systems. We supply systems to military and police forces throughout the world. These systems can be used to supply air to a victim or the operator. We also supply all of the required equipment including dry suits, masks, knives, specialty light, and regulators to support diving operations.

Alzheimer Society of Canada
20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite1200
Toronto ON M4R 1K8
416-488-8772
416-488-3778
linda.leduc@sympatico.ca
The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer Disease and advance the search for the cause and cure. The Society has information and support programs such as the Safely Home™ - Alzheimer Wandering Registry that helps people with Alzheimer Disease return home safely.

BSE – Broadcast Systems & Equipment Inc.
5250 Finch Avenue East, Units 2 & 3
Scarborough ON M1S 5A4
416-255-1916
416-438-1065
roy@bse.on.ca
The Trilogy Mercury provides a unique solution for radio interoperability and voice over IP for emergency response applications.
The Mercury System enables VHF radios, UHF radios, cell phones, satellite phones, land line-based telephone and elegant Mercury Intercom Panels to communicate in a well-orchestrated environment.

Calgary Police Services
620-1440 Aviation Park NE
Calgary AB T2E 8M7
403-813-6013
403-974-0523
Air Services Unit Support Section, Calgary Police Service operates a MD 520-N for police patrol and SAR Activities. The aircraft is equipped with an SX-16 Nightsun, Wescam 16DS FLIR camera, digital moving map and is capable of longline extractions with a stretcher, skid insertion/rescue and fire suppression with a 100 gal. Bambi bucket.

Canadian Avalanche Association
Box 2759
Revelstoke BC V0E 2S0
250-837-2435
250-837-4624
mary@avalanche.ca
The Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) is Canada's national organization promoting avalanche safety. We are a not-for-profit society with more than 700 members across Canada. The CAA is dedicated to bringing the avalanche community together to develop knowledge and understanding of avalanches, facilitate communication, promote professionalism and provide quality avalanche education.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Central and Arctic Region
Port of Toronto, Warehouse 52 - 8 Unwin Avenue
Toronto ON M5A 1A1
416-463-7283
KrugerJ@DFO-MPO.GC.CA
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) is a National Volunteer Organization dedicated to the prevention of loss of life at sea. It operates nationally in conjunction with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to provide search and rescue (SAR) response particularly in areas where there are no CCG resources.
District 9 (Central and Arctic) operates in the Northwest Territories and Alberta providing SAR response in extremely remote areas from Fort Chipewyan to the Alaskan Border including the Mackenzie River system. District 9 operates a unique partnership with the RCMP and CCGA in Canada's North.

Canadian Hydrographic Service
867 Lakeshore Road
Burlington ON L7R 4A6
905-336-4851
905-336-8916
bennettm@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is a branch of the federal government department Fisheries and Oceans Canada. CHS surveys Canadian navigable waters and produces nautical charts, sailing directions, tide and current tables and other related publications. Nautical charts protect lives, property and the marine environment.

Canadian Red Cross
100 - 1305 11 Avenue SW
Calgary AB T3C 3P6
403-261-6228
403-205-3463
sue.phillips@redcross.ca
Red Cross aims to stop injury before it happens. The Red Cross offers practical and innovative first aid and water safety programs for all ages, skill and interest levels. Each year Red Cross trains more than 1 million Canadians to prevent injuries and respond in emergency situations.

Carleton Rescue Equipment Ltd
3201 Kingsway
Vancouver BC V5R 5K3
604-438-6303
604-434-5914
rgreeen@carletonrescue.com
"Saving Lives" and "Safety First" are common slogans CRE shares with our customers. CRE distributes all the major rescue and safety manufactures all under one roof. Specializing in supplying technical rescue, high angle, rope work access, water/ice rescue, medical/first aid, confined space entry-egress and much more…

Cartel Communication Systems Inc.
9415-202 Street
Langley BC V1M 4B5
604-888-9711
604-888-2712
tmooney@cartelsys.com
Cartel Communication Systems Inc. provides a comprehensive line of communication products and innovative system integration services to solve challenging wireless communication applications, including interoperability. Serving the public safety sector for over twenty years, Cartel has developed a reputation for technical competence that serves as a benchmark of product support and after sales service.

Civil Air Search and Rescue Association
69 Otterbury Avenue
Red Deer AB T4N 4Z8
403-309-8307
403-341-4255
jimthoreson@shaw.ca
CASARA is a federally incorporated, not-for-profit corporation. The aim and purpose of CASARA is to provide an organized and trained group of volunteers to aid and assist the Department of National Defence in the conduct of search and rescue and Transport Canada in the promotion of aviation safety.

Cospas-Sarsat
99 City Road
London, United Kingdom EC1Y 1AX
44-207-728-1391
cospas_sarsat@imso.org
Cospas-Sarsat is a satellite system designed to provide distress alert and location data from approved emergency beacons to assist search and rescue operations.
Since the first save in 1982, the system has been used for thousands of SAR events and has been instrumental in the rescue of over 15,700 lives worldwide.

Current Corporation
2933 Murray Street
Port Moody BC V3H 1X3
604-461-5555
604-461-5525
ryan@currentcorp.com
Current is clearly focused on light, mobility, and safety. We are the exclusive distributor for ITT Night vision, Diop Thermal Imaging, and Maxa Beam Searchlights for Canada. We will be at SARSCENE with many new innovations for SAR applications. Come and see our new thermal systems that will greatly cut down search time and greatly increase the chance of saving lives. Thermal works when all other options do not. We look forward to seeing you!

EMS Technologies
1725 Woodward Drive
Ottawa ON K2C 0P9
613-727-177
613-727-8633
wilkes.l@emstechnologies.ca
The Emergency Management Products Group (EMPG) of EMS Technologies Canada Ltd. provides products and services to international and national search and rescue (SAR) organizations around the world. EMPG provides a full range of SAR information management solutions for real-time situational awareness and emergency response.

Emergency Response Institute of Canada Inc
Box 60
Nordegg AB T0M 2H0
403-721-2121
403-721-2120
richardsmith@ericanada.com
Specialists in planning, education, preparedness for and responses to emergencies and disasters. Services include consulting, training and publishing.

Environment Canada
10 Wellington Street, Suite 401
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
819-753-5781
daniel.villeneuve@ec.gc.ca
Environment Canada has a long tradition of providing meteorological support during natural or man-made disasters and life-threatening events ranging from forest fires to chemical spills to search and rescue operations. Drop by the Environment Canada booth to get a refresher on radar interpretation.

Ferno Canada
755 The Queensway East, Unit #12
Mississauga ON L4Y 4C5
905-615-0909
905-615-1199
FERNO Canada offers solutions to a wide variety of healthcare professional markets including: EMS, Fire, SAR, Military and Police. With manufacturer direct representation across the country, FERNO Canada makes available products that ensure each healthcare professional is "Rescue and Response Ready".
FERNO Canada is also proud to make available the full product line from CMC Rescue (Santa Barbara, California). CMC Rescue has been involved in technical rescue as a designer, manufacturer, distributor and trainer for over 25 years.
Please drop by the FERNO Canada booth and see exactly how FERNO can play a role with your professional organization. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary at SARSCENE 2004.

Globalstar Canada Satellite Co.
75 Watline Avenue, Suite 140
Mississauga ON L4Z 3E5
905-890-1377
905-890-2175
Globalstar provides Canadian with the power to communicate from virtually anywhere anytime, using Globalstar's dependable and affordable satellite-based telephone and data services. Globalstar provides low-cost, high quality voice and data service to areas currently underserved or not served by existing wireline and cellular telecommunications systems. Increase search and rescue effectiveness by using Globalstar voice services to run operations from Canada's most remote regions. With no perceptible voice delay and extremely clear voice transmissions it is easy to coordinate mission and rescue efforts with co-workers and support parties.

Goodrich Hoist & Winch
1550 S. Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar CA 91765-3929 USA
800-456-5668
909-569-0387
david.markley@goodrich.com
Goodrich Power Systems, based in Diamond Bar California and Saint Ouen l’Aumone, France is the builder of world class helicopter rescue hoists. Goodrich rescue hoists utilize both the industry unique translating drum and conventional level wind technologies. Goodrich is the only manufacturer in the world to offer this diversity of alternatives.

Guardian Mobility Corporation
15 Capella Court, Unit 116
Ottawa ON K2E 7X1
613-225-8885
613-225-7762
istewart@guardianmobility.com
Guardian Mobility develops technologies and solutions for Remote Resource Management for locating and monitoring assets and people.
Our solutions apply to many requirements including remote security monitoring, remote asset management applications, as well as locating people who may face distress, whether they are lone workers or travelers.

Hot Pack Enterprises Inc.
21 Faircrest Blvd., RR1
Kingston ON K7L 4V1
613-546-4567
613-546-5031
sales@hotpackmeals.com
HOT PACK® Self-Heating Meals - hot, nutritious meals for responder in remote areas or on small craft where hot food is not available. The lightweight kit contains a pre-cooked meal and a heater, providing a hot meal in 12 minutes without matches, fire, stove or electricity. A favorite with Foresters, Fire Fighters, Police, Coast Guard and SAR.

Icom Canada
150-6165 Hwy 17
Delta BC V4K 5B8
604-952-4266
604-952-0090
jbackeland@icomcanada.com
Manufacturer of communications equipment for aviation, marine, commercial land mobile amateur and receivers.

Impact Cases
20 Steelcase Road West, Unit 6
Markham ON L3R 1B2
905-470-7888
905-470-7843
ghamlen@impactcases.com
Impact Cases is a Canadian manufacturer / distributor of cases and containers for security, military, aerospace and high-end electronics applications. Specializing in turn-key packaging systems, Impact Cases has the expertise to ensure your mission critical components are well protected and properly oriented within the case for rapid access.

Integral Designs
5516 - 3rd Street SE
Calgary AB T2H 1J9
403-640-1445
403-640-1444
info@integraldesigns.com
Integral Designs is a niche manufacturer of specialized outdoor products, including: sleeping systems, shelter systems, single wall tents and clothing systems.
Started in 1986 making equipment for some of North America's top mountaineers, Integral Designs still has its roots in mountaineering and lightweight backpacking markets. Specialized military and law enforcement personnel have similar equipment needs and are discovering high performance fabrics and insulations can help them perform better.

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.
PO Box 1510
Belleville ON K8N 5J1
613-967-8069
613-967-0469
sapphirec@irvincanada.com
IRVIN has developed, tested, and manufactured parachutes for over 75 years. Products include air-droppable rescue systems for marine or arctic conditions, restrain/harness systems for aircrew/loadmaster/SAR technicians, SARPELS (load carrying systems), and repair and overhaul of survival equipment and rescue nets. Irvin is developing low-cost cargo parachutes for dropping survival equipment.

Joint Rescue Coordination Centres (JRCCs)
PO Box 1000, Stn Forces
Astra, ON K0K 3W0
(613) 965-7190
1-800-267-7270 (24-hour emergency number toll free within Canada)
The three Joint Rescue Coordination Centres across Canada, located in Halifax, Trenton and Victoria, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to coordinate maritime and aeronautical search and rescue operations within Canada's three SAR zones. The Centre co-ordinates the search and rescue response to aeronautical and maritime incidents within Canada and adjacent waters and routinely assists other nations whose SAR zones share common borders.

JTW Associates
21025 Heron Way
Lakeville MN 550444 USA
952-985-7010
jw@jtwfloat.com
JTW Associates is the manufacturer of the NEBULUS emergency flotation device. The NEBULUS device can be used as a safety device for patrolling ATVs and snowmobiles or used as an ice rescue device for first responders.

Krasicki and Ward
2500 - 900 W 8 Avenue
Vancouver BC V5Z 1E5
604-739-9455
604-739-1937
anneward@telus.net
We are suppliers of Safety Products, Spill Kits, First Aid to BC, AB, SK, ON, YK. This means we can do WCB/OSH regulation products for each province. We also carry search and rescue equipment for training and commercial use. We design special made vests for your needs.

Levitt-Safety Limited
9241-48 Street
Edmonton AB T6B 2R9
Melissa.shave@levitt-safety.com
Levitt-Safety is a family-owned Canadian company, established in 1935. We have grown to become Canada’s largest safety equipment, fire and environmental specialists. We are here to help you with your unique fire, safety and environmental challenges. We want to offer you the most cost-efficient solution possible without compromising performance, quality or support. Our aim each day is to earn the right to become your supplier of choice by taking care of the things that matter most to you.

Lifesaving Society
287 McArthur Avenue
Ottawa ON K1L 6P3
613-746-5694
The Lifesaving Society—The Lifeguarding Experts—is a Canadian, national, charitable organization that works to prevent drowning and water related injury through its training programs in first aid, lifesaving and lifeguarding, Water Smart® public education activities, research, advocacy, and competitive lifesaving. The Society depends on dedicated volunteers and staff from across the country to carry out this mission.

M.D. Charlton
Box 153
Brentwood Bay BC V8M 1R3
250-652-5266
250-652-4700
liz@mdcharlton.ca
M.D. Charlton Co. Ltd. is one of the largest law enforcement and emergency service distributors in Canada. For over 25 years, we have been providing customers with quality equipment and honest, reliable service that is second to none.
We offer you only the finest equipment with exclusive lines, such as WileyX protective eyewear and ASP batons. We are very pleased to be the Canadian distributor for TacWear CoolMax and Nomex clothing and Rogue DSI Load Bearing Vests and pouches.

Mr. Pin Man Inc.
Box 3335 Stn D
Edmonton, AB T5L 4J2
780-470-0011
780-470-0013
mrpinman@mrpinman.com
Custom lapel pins and metal products are our specialty. We also have an extensive line of stock pins and regalia for your every need. Our products are designed with you in mind.

Mustang Survival Corp.
3810 Jacombs Road
Richmond BC V6V 1Y6
604-270-8631
604-273-5882
llebert@mustangsurvival.com
Mustang Survival is an established leader in the research design and manufacture of personal flotation and survival garments serving land, sea and air environments. Through constant innovation and the application of new technologies, we save lives for a living.

Nautilus by Protexion.
643 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph ON N1K 1E6
800-268-3112
800-433-3764
rnevin@protexionproducts.com
Nautilus by Protexion is a leading supplier of CCG Approved inflatable PFDs, flotation suits, coats and vests. 100% Canadian owned and operated, Nautilus products offer the most innovative technology in flotation apparel. Designed to keep you safe and comfortable in the harshest of conditions, Nautilus by Protexion is recognized for developing products with the user in mind.

NRS Rescue
Moscow ID 83843 USA
208-882-2383
208-883-2383
rescue@nrsweb.com
NRS Rescue is a provider of water and ice rescue equipment. Come see our innovative new products that are making waves in water rescue. The NRS Extreme Drysuit is a top quality, breathable suit at a price that every department can afford. Stop by, we look forward to meeting you!

Oceanid
7277 Cascade
Boise ID 83704 USA
208-322-3600
208-322-3600
kris@oceanid.com
Oceanid designs and distributes inflatable water craft specifically for emergency and rescue response in ice, swiftwater, flood and low head dam environments. Multi-function applications make the RDC the complete four season rescue craft.

Ontario Drive and Gear Ltd
220 Bergey Court
New Hamburg ON N3A 2J5
519-662-2840
519-662-2421
rwh@odg.com
Argo 8x8 off-road amphibious vehicles
Some emergency tasks require the extra advantage that only the Argo can provide. The all terrain, amphibious ARGO 8x8 Transports personnel and equipment to the site and evacuates the injured. Add the Argo to your rescue fleet for the added assurance you need when the odds are stacked against you. Don't wait until your next emergency.

Parks Canada
25 Eddy Street, 4th Floor
Gatineau QC K1A 0M5
information@pc.gc.ca
The Parks Canada Agency delivers public safety services to close to 25 million visitors each year to the 41 national parks, the 145 national historic sites including 9 historic canals and the 3 marine conservation areas managed by the Agency. Parks Canada deals with a wide variety of public safety issues and incident types due to the vast territory (more than 250,000 km2) and diversity of climates and terrain encompassed by its systems.

PEI - SARSCENE 2005 local hosts
c/o Tourism PEI
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PEI C1A 7N8
902-368-4237
902-368-4438
jfthomsen@gov.pe.ca
As your local host for SARSCENE 2005, we invite you to stop by our booth to find out what's in store for your visit to beautiful PEI October 5-9, 2005. We look forward to hosting SARSCENE and invite you to Come Play on Our Island.

Potti Corp
179 Springborough Way SW
Calgary AB T3H 5M8
403-313-1016
403-313-3310
info@briefrelief.ca
Brief Relief™ is a personal portable lavatory systems for people on the go. Our disposable products provide a safe sanitary and convenient alternative when nature calls. Brief Relief™ and Disposa-John Systems are designed for use by both men and women.

Public Safety Portal
340 Laurier Avenue W.
Ottawa ON K1A 0P8
613-993-4434
613-990-4211
Vicki.kohse@psepc.gc.ca
The Public Safety Portal is Canada's source for information and services on public safety and security, and features the new Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC). "Working in partnership to enhance the safety and security of Canadians."

PWGSC Mobile Satellite Services
11 Laurier Street, Place du Portage
Gatineau QC K1A 0S5
819-956-5865
819-956-8351
suzanne.st-denis@pwgsc.gc.ca
Beyond the reach of traditional telecommunications networks? GSS provides a portfolio of satellite solutions for federal and territorial governments and agencies. GSS offers a wide spectrum of capabilities ranging from Fixed Satellite Services to Mobile Satellite Services that provide a complete suite of voice and data communications services supporting many applications. GSS support communications in remote locations, locally or nationally, on land, in the air, or at sea.

R. Nicholl’s Distributors Inc
2475, de la Province
Longueuil QC J4G 1G3
450-442-9215
450-442-9581
rstjean@rnicholls.com
Law enforcement, fire, EMS and security equipment, and uniforms products.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa ON K1A 0R2
613-993-3542
rod.booth@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
The Royal Canadian mounted Police provides search and rescue response services under Provincial Policing Service Agreements. Response is focused on ground and inland water search and rescue and assists other federal departments in the fulfillment of their SAR mandates. The RCMP partners with volunteer associations to achieve a high degree of capability in both prevention and response activities.

Roxon Medi-Tech Ltd.
8500 Latfrenaie Street
Montreal QC H1P 2B4
800-361-6991
514-326-8420
ginette.boulanger@roxon.ca
Roxon Medi-Tech Ltd. your leader in supplying you a complete line of defibrillators, monitoring and ventilator needs.

Seimac
271 Brownlow Avenue
Dartmouth NS B3B 1W6
902-468-3007
902-468-3009
thensley@seimac.com
Rugged, Remote, Reliable Radios
Seimac has been in business for over 25 years, providing radio and data acquisition products for global customers in the research, military, Search and Rescue, and oil and gas industries. The company designs, manufactures and markets a variety of products including Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), GOES satellite transmitters, Spread Spectrum Radio Modems, VHF radios and optical beacons and a range of miniaturized ARGOS satellite radio transmitters that are used in tracking objects and animals in marine and terrestrial applications. The company's operations are based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a sales office and warehouse throughout the U.S.

STARS Aviation Canada Inc.
1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570
Calgary AB T2E 6M7
403-516-3584
403-274-1812
phaworth@stars.ca
STARS’ primary mission is to provide a safe, rapid, highly specialized emergency medical transport system for the critically ill and injured patient, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. STARS’ commitment and responsibility to the patient has resulted in a program dedicated to three main components – service, education and research.
STARS is a non-profit charitable organization. Its funding needs are met through significant private donations from individuals, service clubs and the business community, as well as through a relationship with Alberta Health and Wellness. Since 1985, STARS has flown more than 11,000 missions.

Tac Wear
700 Progress Avenue
Scarborough ON M1H 2Z7
416-289-2215
416-289-1522
sean@tacwear.com
Tac Wear is Canada's largest manufacturer and distributor of personal protective performance apparel for emergency services and military working with the world's best fibres from Dupont®, Tac Wear's CoolMax®, Nomex®, and Thermolite®.

T’NT Work & Rescue
12008-111 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5G 0E6
780-432-0043
780-432-7258
work@interbaun.com
T'NT Work & Rescue specializes in providing rescue based equipment and training to groups throughout Canada.
From Civilian & Military SAR Teams, Mountain Rescue Teams to Fire Departments T'NT Work & Rescue can provide the perfect solution for your team. T'NT Work & Rescue is dedicated to provide name brand equipment at realistic prices.

Transport Canada
Box 8550, 344 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P6
204-983-5870
204-984-2257
szymand@tc.gc.ca
Transport Canada's mission is to develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best possible transportation system for Canada and Canadians - one that is safe, efficient, affordable, integrated and environmentally friendly. Transport Canada's Prairie and Northern Region is responsible for transportation throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Our responsibilities include air, marine and surface transportation. We will have handout material on Safety Management Systems, Flight Training and Aviation Maintenance Information.

Transport Canada Marine - Boating Safety
201 N. Front Street
Sarnia ON N7T 8B1
1-877-281-8824
519-464-5137
marciln@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
The Office of Boating Safety deals with all aspects of recreational boating in Canada - ie. Regulations, safety, education and enforcement support.

Tulmar Safety Systems
1123 Cameron Street
Hawkesbury ON K6A 2B8
613-632-1282
613-632-2030
smeloche@tulmar.com
Tulmar manufactures inflatable life saving equipment, decontamination shelters, ice water rescue systems, airline training slide, life rafts, and life preservers. Our engineering group is focused on development and improvement. Tulmar will provide you with a solution.

2005 Washington State SAR Conference
Chelan County Sheriff's Office
401 Washington Street, First Level
Wenatchee, Washington, USA 98001
509-667-6999 ext. 1709
Quality SAR TRAINING is essential. To meet that need, the Washington State SAR Conference will be held at Leavenworth, Washington May 16-22, 2005. Training will include SAR management, swiftwater, mountain, K9, and urban SAR, helicopter operations, wilderness survival and much more. Registration includes on-site camping and meals. Visit www.chelansar.org for complete details.

Wilderness Medical Associates Canada
106-1100 Main Street West
Hamilton ON L8S 1B3
905-524-5531
905-524-3598
mikew@wildmed.ca
Wilderness Medical Associates is one of the leading wilderness medicine education organizations in the world today. The teaching method is experiential and systems based and are acknowledged by outdoor & rescue professionals as a highly effective teaching method. Wilderness Medical Associates trains organizations within Canada such as Parks Canada, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Outward Bound, and Yamnuska Mountaineering School, among others.

WS Technologies
201-1960 Springfield Road
Kelowna BC V1Y 5V7
250-860-7277
250-860-7276
info@wst-inc.ca
WS Technologies Inc. develops and manufactures Cospas-Sarsat beacon testers and Argos testers. The BT100 series of 406 Beacon Testers has been sold worldwide and is being recognized as the most sophisticated portable beacon ester available. WST's staff have over 25 years of combined experience in developing and producing EPIRBs, ELTs, PLBs, and GPS equipped beacons.

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