What Cascade Rescue does

Cascade Rescue Company, based in Idaho, USA, is a manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of professional search and rescue equipment serving fire departments, mountain rescue teams, search and rescue organizations, helicopter rescue operations, the military, ski patrol, and arborists. The company's own-product portfolio centers on the Terra Tamer trail wheel system (positioned as the industry-standard lightweight all-purpose rescue transport), the Advance Series and Professional Series rescue litters manufactured using proprietary blends of advanced composites, titanium, stainless steel, and aircraft-grade aluminum, the Cascade Toboggan Model 100 snow/avalanche rescue sled, aerial evacuation systems including the Hang Glider, Cable Glider, and Chair Lift Evacuator Seat, and the proprietary StableFlight Heli-Bag and StableSeat Aerial Rescue Vest helicopter rescue systems. Products carry public prices ranging from approximately $5 for accessories to over $6,000 for complete operational packages, with $100 per-unit shipping for trail wheels and $250 per-unit shipping for litters within the continental US, and professional discount programs are available.

The business operates a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront that combines proprietary manufactured goods with a broad resale catalog of complementary partner brands including PMI, Petzl, Sterling Rope Company, CMC Rescue, Harken, SMC, Conterra, NRS, Rock Exotica, Skedco, and Skylotec, covering carabiners, pulleys, descenders, ascenders, anchors, ropes/cordage/webbing, harnesses, immobilization, water rescue, fire rescue, avalanche/snow, and arborist categories. Distribution is direct-to-consumer globally from the US base, with customer support infrastructure connected to Harken ([email protected]). The company vertically extends into training through its sister company Peak Rescue (SPRAT-certified rope access, confined space, tower, and rope rescue training across multiple US states and Europe) and through a training partnership with Elevated Safety for StableFlight and StableSeat aerial evacuation certification, creating an integrated equipment-plus-training revenue ecosystem. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed, and the company is privately held with no parent or institutional ownership information in the source material.

Name

Cascade Rescue

Legal name

Cascade Rescue Company

Website

https://cascade-rescue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cascade Rescue Company is an Idaho-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of professional search and rescue equipment, serving fire departments, mountain rescue, SAR teams, helicopter rescue operations, military, ski patrol, and arborists through an e-commerce storefront of proprietary litters, trail wheels, and aerial rescue systems plus partner-brand resale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Search and Rescue Equipment

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Search and rescue equipment
• Rescue litters
• Aerial evacuation gear
• Trail wheel transport
• Rope rescue hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandpoint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Rescue Equipment Sales: One-time product sales of search and rescue equipment including litters, stretchers, technical hardware, rope rescue gear, harnesses, personal protective equipment, and specialized rescue systems. Products are sold directly through e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cascade Rescue Company manufactures and sells professional search and rescue equipment, including its proprietary rescue litters (Advance and Professional Series), trail wheel transport systems (Terra Tamer), rescue toboggans, helicopter rescue systems (StableFlight/StableSeat), and aerial evacuation equipment (Hang Glider, Cable Glider, Chair Lift Evacuator). The company also distributes a comprehensive catalog of complementary technical hardware, rope/cordage, harnesses, personal protective equipment, and rescue accessories from partner brands such as PMI, Petzl, Sterling Rope, CMC Rescue, SMC, Harken, Conterra, NRS, Rock Exotica, and Skedco.

Product overview

Cascade Rescue Company is a manufacturer and retailer of professional search and rescue equipment serving Fire Departments, Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue teams, Ski Patrol, Helicopter Rescue Operations, Military, and Arborist professionals. Their product portfolio centers on their own manufactured rescue litters (Advance Series and Professional Series in titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum), trail wheel systems (Terra Tamer being the industry standard), rescue toboggans, aerial evacuation equipment (Hang Glider, Cable Glider, Chair Lift Evacuator Seat), and the StableFlight/StableSeat helicopter rescue system. The company also distributes an extensive range of complementary equipment from partner brands including PMI, Petzl, Sterling Rope, CMC Rescue, SMC, Harken, Conterra, NRS, Rock Exotica, Skedco, Skylotec, and others across categories including rope/cordage, technical hardware (carabiners, pulleys, descenders, ascenders, anchors), harnesses, personal protective gear, first aid/immobilization equipment, water rescue gear, fire rescue equipment, avalanche/snow gear, arborist equipment, and packs/bags. Their own branded products emphasize lightweight advanced composites and titanium construction while their resale brands provide comprehensive solutions for all rescue disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terra Tamer Lightweight wheeled rescue transport system for patient transport over terrain; recognized as the lightest all-purpose option on the market and the industry standard.
• Cascade Toboggan Model 100 "The Legend" Rescue sled designed for snow and avalanche rescue operations.
• Cascade Rescue Advance Series Litters Lightweight rescue litter line manufactured using advanced composites, titanium, stainless steel, and aircraft-grade aluminum for extreme lightness and durability; includes Model 200 and Model 200 MAX variants.
• Cascade Rescue Professional Series Titanium Litters Premium rescue litters manufactured using titanium and advanced composites for extreme lightweight and durability.
• Cascade Rescue Professional Series Stainless and Steel Litters Professional-grade rescue litters made from certified stainless steel for durability and reliability in demanding rescue operations.
• Cascade Rescue Hang Glider Aerial evacuation equipment for gondola and lift rescue operations.
• Cascade Rescue Cable Glider Aerial evacuation equipment for cable and gondola rescue operations.
• Cascade Rescue Chair Lift Evacuator Seat Aerial evacuation seat system for gondola and chairlift rescue operations.
• Lift Evac Pre-Rig Pre-rigged lift evacuation system for rapid gondola and chairlift rescue deployment.
• StableFlight Heli-Bag Complete Operational Package Complete operational package for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) providing fast, stable patient transport in demanding aerial environments; recognized as the industry standard for helicopter rescue.
• StableSeat Aerial Rescue Vest (ARV) Aerial rescue vest designed for both hoist and short haul operations, ensuring rescuer safety and efficiency during extractions.
• Radix Load Monitor Load monitoring device for helicopter and aerial rescue operations to ensure safe weight distribution.
• Cascade Rescue Advanced Series - Terrain Master Litter Wheel Advanced terrain capability litter wheel system for challenging rescue environments; combined with Advance Series Trail Technician Litter Wheel products.
• Rikki Tik Evacuation Rescue Harness Rescue harness designed for evacuation and emergency rescue scenarios.
• Cascade Rescue Line Belay Belay system for rope rescue operations providing safety line management.
• F3 Self-Evacuation Kit Complete self-evacuation kit for personal escape from height situations.
• Cascade Rescue Personal Self-Evacuation Kit Personal escape kit for self-rescue from height in emergency situations.
• Harken Traction Winch 500 Mechanical winch system for rescue operations requiring traction-based pulling capability.
• Cascade Vacuum Mattress Compression Pack Vacuum mattress compression system for compact storage and deployment of patient immobilization equipment.
• Cascade Rescue Splints (Wrap Splint and Cascade Splint) Multi-use rigid emergency splints for field trauma treatment and emergency fracture immobilization.
• Terra Tamer Upgrade Kit Upgrade kit for existing Terra Tamer systems to enhance functionality and performance.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Peak RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing professional rope access, confined space, tower rescue, rope rescue and other training courses. Peak Rescue's instructors are SPRAT-certified practitioners offering training across multiple facilities including Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Wyoming and Europe.
• Elevated SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner offering professional rope access, confined space, tower rescue, rope rescue and other training courses. Works with Cascade Rescue to provide aerial evacuation training programs including StableFlight and StableSeat training.
• HarkenmajorTechnology or IntegrationHarken industrial products sold through Cascade Rescue including load monitors, traction winches, ascenders, descenders, rigging hardware, and rescue equipment. Products branded as Harken with support contact [email protected].

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SMC (Singing Rock/SMC): Manufacturer of carabiners, pulleys, descenders, and rescue hardware. Competes directly in the technical hardware category Cascade sells.
• Skedco: Manufacturer of flexible rescue stretchers (Sked) and confined-space rescue systems. Comparable to Cascade's flexible lightweight litter and patient packaging categories.
• PMI (Pigeon Mountain Industries): Manufacturer of rope rescue equipment, harnesses, and related hardware — also distributed through Cascade's catalog. Competes directly in fire/SAR/military channels.
• Sterling Rope Company: Manufacturer of static and dynamic rescue rope including NFPA-rated SafetyPro line. Comparable to Cascade's rope/cordage category and customer base.
• Rock-N-Rescue: Manufacturer of rope rescue equipment, harnesses, and patient packaging. Highly comparable specialty competitor in fire/SAR channels.
• Conterra: Manufacturer of medical packs, triage systems, and rescue bags for fire/SAR responders. Comparable product mix and customer overlap with Cascade's immobilization and packs categories.
• NRS (Northwest River Supplies): Manufacturer of water rescue PFDs, drysuits, helmets, and throw bags. Overlaps with Cascade's water rescue category and shares customer segments in swiftwater SAR.
• CMC Rescue: Manufacturer of professional rope rescue, litter, and hardware equipment serving fire, SAR, and military buyers. Highly comparable to Cascade's core manufactured product line and overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Petzl: Global leader in climbing, work-at-height, and rescue equipment. Overlaps with Cascade in technical hardware, harnesses, helmets, and descenders, but operates at much broader scale across outdoor/industrial verticals.
• Harken Industrial: Manufacturer of industrial winches, pulleys, and rescue hardware. Distributed through Cascade and competes in the rigging/lifting category across the same professional channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cascaderescue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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