List of Registered Exhibitors

Virtual Marine Technology Inc.

Randy Billard
randy.billard@vmtechnology.ca
www.vmtechnology.ca
VMT provides training simulation technologies for small marine craft. VMT’s simulators provide a means for personnel to train in various environments, ensuring they are prepared for actual emergency evacuation and rescue scenarios without the risks inherent in live training at sea. VMT’s training solutions include full mission, desktop, and web-based simulation.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific

(250) 480-2736
www.ccga-pacific.org/ccga-p/training/simulator
info@ccga-p.ca
The Canadian Coast Auxiliary- Pacific is implementing a pioneering approach to small vessel training through their Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) Simulation Program. A web-enabled Navigation Simulator (NETSIM), and interactive training curriculum provide essential navigation training to SAR volunteers across the region. Advanced skills and effective SAR courses are delivered using instructor lead simulations in the Fast Rescue Craft Simulator.

Meal Kits Supply

Blair Calder
(877) 833-1418
www.mealkitsupply.com
Meal Kit Supply Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of fully-cooked, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat meals developed to exacting U.S. military and FEMA standards. Meal Kits Supply’s complete kits are the ideal solution to have on hand for rapid deployment in operations of every scale.

Sirius Wilderness Medicine

Robert Washer
info@siriusmed.com
www.siriusmed.com
Sirius Wilderness Medicine is a Canadian organization founded in response to the increasing demand for comprehensive and realistic first aid training for outdoor professionals. Since our inception in 1990, we have become established as a leader in Canadian wilderness emergency medical training.

AE Lights (RB Digital)

Kevin Price
kevin.price@rubenstein.ca
www.rbdigital.ca
www.aelight.com
AE Light is a manufacturer of High Performance Portable Lighting such as the HID PowerLight and the AE Xenide. These powerful lights are more than a flashlight: they are Personal Searchlights. They have ten times the lumen output of ordinary filament flashlights and are designed to throw light a long distance for optimum target identification.

Oceanid Water Rescue Craft

Kris Walker
kris@oceanid.com
www.oceanid.com
Water craft designed specifically for emergency first responders for environments including ice, flood, swift water, mud and low head dams. Other applications include rescue / wilderness towing using snowmobiles, ATVs and PWCs.

WS Technologies

Bill Street
(250) 860-7277
info@wst-inc.ca
www.wst-inc.ca
Founded in 2000, WS Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures of 406 MHZ emergency locator beacons including EPIRBs, ELTs, PLBs, GPS equipped beacons, and GPS equipped test boxes. WS Technologies Inc. currently manufactures and sells an advanced Beacon Tester that has become the defacto Beacon Tester worldwide. WS Technologies Inc. is committed to innovative and quality designs.

BC Ambulance

Ken Bowes
ken.bowes@gov.bc.ca
www.health.gov.bc.ca/bcas
The British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) is proud to be participating in SARSCENE 2007. The conference is a great opportunity to partner with our Search and Rescue colleagues and discover the latest in SAR. BCAS is providing paramedic coverage for the SAR Games and Demonstrations. You can visit us at the Trade Show – just look for booth 6a.

DBS Productions

Robert Koester
robert@dbs-sar.com
www.dbs-sar.com
dbS Productions is well known in the Search & Rescue Community for its research in lost person behavior with particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and wandering. Several publications and training aids have been developed to assist law enforcement and search and rescue planners with the latest research. dbS Productions also publishes a wide assortment of search & rescue and outdoor first-aid related materials and instructional courses.

Royal Roads University

Karla Hitchcock
karla.hitchcock@royalroads.ca
www.royalroads.ca
Royal Roads University is the only public university in Canada exclusively devoted to meeting the immediate needs of working professionals. We pioneered the best model of learning by combining short on-campus residencies with team-based online learning to enable you to maintain your life and get ahead in your career.

Northwest River Supplies Inc.

Ontario Drive and Gear

Bob Hunter, Argo Product Manager
519-662-2840
www.argoatv.com
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.

The Canadian Red Cross Society

Caroline Gagnon
cgagnon@redcross.ca
www.redcross.ca
The Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit, volunteer-based humanitarian organization dedicated to improve the lives of vulnerable people. The Red Cross assists millions of people each year affected by disasters, emergencies and conflicts. The Society reaches people anywhere, anytime, through its programs of Disaster Management, Injury Prevention, Water Safety, First Aid, Violence and Abuse Prevention, and Promotion of Humanitarian Values and Law, as well as outreach programs.

Coast Emergency Supply Ltd.

Grant Cromer
grant@coastemergencysupply.com
www.coastemergencysupply.com
Coast Emergency Supply is a BC based company that serves the entire First Responder Market with a special focus on search and rescue equipment and supplies. They support BCSAR operations by offering a diverse product line with a broad range of scene and personal lighting options, marine safety supplies, fire equipment and police supplies.

Alzheimer Society of Canada

www.alzheimer.ca
The Alzheimer Society works nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and to advance the search for treatment, prevention and a cure. It develops and provides support and educational programs for people with the disease, their families, caregivers, and members of the health-care team. The Society is a leading funder of Alzheimer research and training in Canada. Safely Home™ - Alzheimer Wandering Registry is a nationwide program designed to help find a person with Alzheimer’s disease who has gone missing and assist in a safe return home.

Mustang Survival

Laura Lebert
(604) 270-8631
www.mustangsurvival.com
Mustang Survival is a proven product leader in the design, development and manufacture of personal flotation and survival garments, serving land, sea and air environments. They offer a broad spectrum of products - drysuits, immersion suits, SARvests - to name a few. Visit their booth and learn how Mustang products can save lives.

Adventurelights

Bill Swetland
bill@adventurelights.com
Adventure Lights specializes in offering a range of high quality LED safety/ survival beacons aimed primarily at outdoor, search and rescue, adventure sports and police/military markets. Designed to be rugged, reliable, waterproof and practical with multi-mode options, these attributes are required by users where the performance of a light beacon might prove to be a lifesaver.

Intersec

Fred Whitmore
(403) 585-5102
intersec@shaw.ca
www.foxfury.com
FoxFury addresses your needs for a wide array of SAR, personal lighting. FoxFury’s patented Peripheral Vision and Photopic Lighting products make work safer and easier. See the world’s most powerful LED flashlight and Canada’s best personal SAR lighting for the first time. You could win one in our draw!

Canadian Tactical & Operational Medical Solutions (CTOMS) Inc.

Chris Kopp, CEO
(204) 832-7096
chris@ctoms.ca
www.ctoms.ca
The CTOMS vision is to be the Canadian Tactical Medicine Centre of Excellence by establishing, stewarding, promoting and disseminating new standards for remote and tactical casualty management in Canada and to maintain these standards through accreditation, ongoing research, development, consulting, unique training and education and operational experience.

ACRElectronics

Scott P. Swanby
(954) 981-3333, Ext. 2172
swanby@acrelectronics.com
www.acrelectronics.com
ACR Electronics, Inc., part of Cobham’s Avionics and Surveillance Division, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS, SASS and SARTs. The quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001:2000 Series Standards. ACR has provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since 1956.

Base X Inc.

Catherine Roy
croy@base-x.com
www.base-x.com
Base-X Emergency Response Shelters are preferred for their advanced features, ease of use, durability and cost-effectiveness. They are lightweight, man-portable, and provide rapid deploy capabilities ideal for various situations: hospital surge capacity, homeland security and emergency response. Base-X provides complete systems in various pre-packaged configurations for each of these applications.

Carleton Rescue Equipment Ltd.

Robert Green
rgreen@carletonrescue.com
www.carletonrescue.com
Carleton Rescue Equipment Ltd. began its days as a division of Carleton Cycle & Outdoor Recreational Equipment Ltd., which was established in 1937. A family business with its roots in the Outdoor retailing business for 65 years. The family and company’s spirit of innovation and its commitment to providing the highest quality of service, technical information and proven products have kept it a leader in the industry.

Aqua-Lung Canada Ltd.

Jonathan Chapple
Military & Professional Operations Division
(250) 652-5881
aqualungcan@eastlink.ca
www.aqualung.com
Aqua-Lung Canada Ltd. is a Canadian provider of life support products for military, government and volunteer organizations. A trusted supplier of diving, surface swimming and aviation life support equipment for the SAR community, it provides emergency breathing systems, swimmer equipment and flotation vests, dive/rescue dry suits and underwater communications. From the air....to the sea.

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ICOM Canada

Corinne Allen
(604) 952-4266
www.icomcanada.com
ICOM offers high quality radio equipment and has supplied BC Search and Rescue with a standard radio package since 2005. The company’s extensive line of Commercial Land Mobile, Marine, Aviation, Amateur, Receivers (scanners) and FRS is the equipment of choice for use in the most demanding conditions. ICOM radios are available in fixed-base, vehicle-mobile and handheld formats.

Becker Avionics Inc.

Lon Arnold
lon@beckerusa.com
www.beckerusa.com
Becker Avionics offers state-of-the art CNS Technologies to Aerospace. Defense and Law Enforcement Markets and delivers high quality products to GA, BA, ATC, GTA, SAR and Special Missions users while providing excellent support and service.

Hardigg Canada

Steve Sharples
(905) 399-2827
rep@island.net
www.hardigg.com
Hardigg has taken waterproof cases to a new level in high-performance, functionality and durability with their Storm Cases. Unique to waterproof protective cases, the Storm line provides cushion handles, Press and Pull latches and high performance HPX resin providing better impact resistance. Since 1954, Hardigg has been designing transportation solutions for some of the harshest environments. Search and Rescue providers can count on this experience and innovation when it comes to protecting their gear.

River Rider Hovercraft Corp.

James Rolston Jr.
info@riverrider.ca
www.riverrider.ca
River Rider Hovercraft Corporation offers three types of Hov Pod hovercrafts which are imported from Southampton, UK. The Hov Pod is easy to maintain and has many safety features. It is an all season machine that can glide over snow and ice, and ‘fly’ from water to sand. Options such as search light and gauge sets can also be chosen based on the operator’s needs.

Valley Associates

Allison Emon
(613) 830-1880
emon@valleyassociates.com
www.valleyassociates.com
Valley Associates Inc. is the authorized Canadian Representative of major corporations which provide self-protection equipment, such as Rescue Platforms and Communications Interoperability. Valley’s products represent the highest standard of excellence in product strength, safety and performance. We are proud to present you with the best the world has to offer.

Lifesaving Society

Suzanne Gorman
(613) 746-5694
sgorman@lifesaving.ca
www.lifesaving.ca
The Lifesaving Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing Canadians with comprehensive water safety expertise. As Canada’s only representative on the International Lifesaving Federation, the Lifesaving Society is the Canadian authority in swimming, lifesaving, life guarding and drowning prevention education.

PEP AIR - CASARA

Alton King
alking@explornet.com
www.casara.ca
PEP/AIR CASARA supports the JRCC and SAR Squadron as well as the B.C. Provincial Emergency Program. CASARA provides aircraft, certified crews and certified spotters for military aircraft who are used effectively on SAR missions, promotes flight safety and defensive flying practices. PEP/AIR will illustrate involvement in a number of search missions.

Public Safety Canada

www.ps-sp.gc.ca
www.safecanada.ca
Public Safety Canada is Canada’s lead department for public safety. We build and implement national policies for emergency management and national security. We help ensure community safety and encourage information sharing through our SafeCanada web portal. Visit us and add your organization to the SafeCanada site!

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) & Canadian Coast Guard SAR

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) booth for SARSCENE 2007 will be hosted by JRCC Victoria. The booth will be staffed by both Air Coordinators from the Department of National Defence and Marine Coordinators from the Canadian Coast Guard. The experienced staff will provide information on the capabilities of the centres and the primary SAR resources employed to conduct rescue missions all across Canada.

Ferno Canada Inc.

Doug Harstrom, Regional Manager, Western Region
1-888-750-0416
dharstrom@ferno.com
www.fernocan.com
Ferno Canada has long been recognized as a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of prehospital patient-handling and transportation equipment. In addition to our medical equipment we also offer a complete line of products for incident command, technical rope rescue, swiftwater rescue and confined space rescue operations. We strive to provide only the highest quality products, service to help our customers accomplish their missions.

Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC)

David Jones
(604) 664-9072
DavidB.Jones@ec.gc.ca
www.weatheroffice.gc.ca
www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio/
The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) is Canada’s source for meteorological information. The Service monitors water quantities, provides information and conducts research on climate, atmospheric science, air quality, ice and other environmental issues, making it an important source of expertise in these areas.

Solara Remote Data Delivery Incorporated

Tom Tessier
ttessier@solardata.com
www.inwireless.ca
Solara, a Canadian company, chooses from the best wireless data communication services and hardware to fit your needs. Solara’s in-house engineering developed the Field Tracker 2000 for rugged, two-way message communications and GPS tracking through the Iridum satellite system.

Airborne Systems Canada Ltd.

Dan Ryan
dryan@irvincanada.com
www.airbornesystemscanada.com
Airborne Systems Canada Ltd. is an ISO qualified military supplier with over 75 years of serving the needs of the Canadian military and approximately 60 other countries worldwide. Products include Personnel Parachutes, Precision Opening Release Systems, Recovery Systems for High Performance Aircraft, Cargo Delivery Systems, and Air Droppable Sea Rescue Systems; providing Engineering services, Drafting, Technical Publications, Product Support and Training.

Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc.

Robert Harvey, General Manager
1-905-670-7211
BHarvey@kenwood.ca
www.kenwood.ca
Kenwood provides Mission Critical and comprehensive radio communication solutions to government, public safety, utility and commercial enterprises. An ISO 9001 world class manufacturer of transceivers and trunking systems in Analog and Digital (including P25) formats. Ancillary products include a complete line of Accessories, GPS receivers, AVL & Text Messaging software.

Parks Canada

Michel Villeneuve
(819) 997-1324
michel.villeneuve@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca
Parks Canada’s Public Safety Program aims to minimize the number and severity of public safety incidents at National Parks and National Historic Sites and, fulfilling Parks Canada federal role in support of the National Search and Rescue Program. The Public Safety Program objectives are achieved through provision of prevention and search and rescue services in cooperation with other federal departments and agencies, other levels of government and non-governmental organizations.

EMS Satcom

Kelly Fry
(613) 591-9064
Fry.k@emssatcom.com
www.emssatcom.com
EMS Satcom’s has a long history with satellite assisted search and rescue (SARSAT) applications. The large number of systems the company has developed and deployed has resulted in more than 18,000 lives saved. The company’s new Medium Earth Orbit Local User Terminal (MEOLUT) will reduce response times while improving accuracy by combining near instantaneous detection of beacons with global coverage and location determination capabilities.

Cobham Tracking and Locating (Seimac)

Paul Steward
psteward@seimac.com
www.cobhamtl.com
Seimac products have been trusted in remote deployments around the globe for over 25 years. Seimac designs, manufactures and markets rugged, mission critical radios for: Search and rescue; Cospas-Sarsat Beacons; Direction Finders; Datum Marker Buoys. Telemetry and tracking; ARGOS & GOES Satellite Transmitters; Novatech Beacons & Flashers.

BC Ferries

1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779)
bcferries.reservations@bcferries.com
www.bcferries.com
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., or BC Ferries, is known for safety, spectacular scenery and a proud maritime history. What began in 1960 as a two vessel, two terminal operation has grown into one of the largest, most sophisticated ferry transportation systems in the world. Our fleet of 36 vessels serves a diverse range of communities - up to 47 ports of call - along BC's coast. Log on to our website www.bcferries.com to learn more.

The VIH Aviation Group/Cougar Helicopters Inc.

Frank Hynes
fhynes@vih.com
Cougar Helicopters Inc. was one of the first civil air operators in Canada to offer Airborne Search and Rescue Services. Cougar currently utilizes both the Sikorsky S-92 and the Sikorsky S-61 in search and rescue capabilities, operating from four bases across North America, St. John’s NL, Tuktoyuktuk NWT, Galliano LA and Barrow AK.

Current Corp.

Don Mcleod
(604) 461-5555
don@currentcorp.com
www.currentcorp.com
Current develops and markets advanced night vision and related light, mobility and safety systems. As well as manufacturing our proprietary Night Navigator for land-based and vessel-mounted applications, Current supplies hand-held-night vision, searchlights, thermals imaging equipment and weapon sights.

Salus Marine Wear

Steve Wagner
(519) 579-3131
steve@salusmarine.com
www.salusmarine.com
Manufacturer of Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s), recreation, coats and suits, white water rescue, shore-based and ice rescue gear. Two-time winner of CASBA award for innovation in PFD’s. Official supplier to the Canadian Olympic Sailing Team.

ESRI Canada

Amy Noble
anoble@esricanada.com
www.esricanada.com
ESRI Canada is a Canadian owned company specializing in geographic information systems (GIS) solutions. ESRI Canada distributes the world’s leading GIS software solutions from ESRI Inc., Miner and Miner, and Azteca. ESRI Canada also provides professional services including consulting, training, technical support, and enterprise GIS implementation. ESRI provides world-class enterprise GIS solutions for many industries including local government, utilities, public safety and defence, and education.

RCMP

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
The RCMP provides SAR response services under provincial policing service agreements. Its response is focused on ground and inland water SAR. The RCMP also assists other federal departments in the fulfillment of their mandates in air and marine search and rescue.

Justice Institute of British Columbia - PEP Academy

1-604-528-5790
emdmail@jibc.ca
http://www.jibc.bc.ca
The Justice Institute of British Columbia’s (JIBC) Emergency Management Division is committed to ensuring that organizations and agencies, both private and public sector, are prepared to deal with a disaster. Our areas of expertise include: Emergency Management; Emergency Social Services; Search and Rescue; Incident Command System.

FitzWright Company Ltd.

Simon Morris - Director - Commercial Division
(604) 533-7848 ext 227
simon@bare-wetsuits.com
www.bare-wetsuits.com , www.amersports.com
FitzWright Company Ltd has been involved in the design and manufacture of Canadian Coast Guard Approved Immersion Suits since the 1980’s, and also has many years experience in the Search and Rescue arena. We strive to provide the highest quality products that deliver superior comfort and optimum performance. Products include survival suits, SAR suits, drysuits, wetsuits, apparel and accessories.

PWGSC Mobile Satellite Services

(819) 956-2700
www.pwgsc.gc.ca
Beyond the reach of the traditional telecommunications networks, GSS provides a portfolio of satellite solutions for federal and provincial/ territorial governments and agencies. GSS offers a wide spectrum of capabilities – from Fixed Satellite Services to Mobile – providing a complete suite of voice/data communications services supporting multiple applications. GSS supports communications in remote locations on the land, in the air, or at sea.

Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) and Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC)

(250) 837-2435

CAA is a not-for-profit, non-government organization that serves and supports the diverse community of professional avalanche operations in Canada. The programs and services of the CAA help to create and foster a world-class professional operating environment for front-line avalanche safety operations in Canada. The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) was established in 2004 to serve as Canada’s national public avalanche safety organization.

ARC'TERYX Equipment Inc.

Andrew Fodor
(604) 960-3093
andrew.fodor@arcteryx.com
www.arcteryx.com
ARC’TERYX Equipment has become an industry leader in designing and manufacturing outdoor equipment and apparel for both recreational and outdoor professional use. Founded in Vancouver BC in 1991, Arc’teryx has since maintained its strict regiment of product innovation, revolutionizing the possibilities of functional, durable and aesthetic outdoor clothing, backpacks and harnesses.