Recommended Supplies
Every item on this page has been personally used by our firefighter and paramedic instructors in CPR, First Aid, and BLS classes across Kitsap County. When students ask us where to find quality emergency supplies after class, this is where we send them — honest recommendations from working first responders, not sponsored lists. Whether you’re stocking a home first aid kit, a workplace OSHA kit, or adding to your trauma supplies, these are the tools we trust in real emergencies.
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Free Download — Emergency Quick Reference Card
A free two-sided quick reference card covering CPR, AED use, choking rescue, severe bleeding, stroke, and heart attack signs. Designed by your local firefighter paramedics. Print it, laminate it, and keep it on your fridge or in your first aid kit.
Community Safety Resources
As a firefighter and paramedic responding to emergencies in Kitsap County, I see firsthand the impact of opioid overdoses in our community. Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life in minutes — and in Washington State it is available for free.
Free Naloxone (Narcan) — Washington State
Naloxone is a fast-acting medication that reverses opioid overdoses. It is safe, easy to use, and available at no cost to Washington State residents through the Pharmacy Referral for Harm Reduction Access (PHRA) program. No prescription required.
Naloxone Training
Knowing how to use Naloxone is as important as having it. The PHRA website includes training resources so you feel confident using it when it matters most.
Home First Aid Essentials
The basics every household should have. After completing a Heartsaver or BLS course, you have the skills — now make sure you have the tools.
All-Purpose First Aid Kit A comprehensive home kit covering the most common emergencies. Keep one at home, one in your car.
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Cohesive Self-Adhesive Bandage Wrap A versatile self-adhesive wrap that sticks to itself without tape or clips — ideal for securing dressings, splints, and wound care. Ideal for minor cuts and abrasions as well as securing larger dressings. Keep a few rolls in your first aid kit at home and in your vehicle.
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Aluminum Splint — 3 Pack The same moldable aluminum splint used by EMTs and paramedics in the field. Lightweight, flexible, and easy to apply — can be shaped to any limb for fractures, sprains, and dislocations. An essential addition to any home or workplace first aid kit.
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CPR Face Shield Keychain A one-way valve face shield small enough to live on your keychain or in your wallet. No excuse not to have one after taking our class.
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Trauma Shears The same EMT scissors used by our firefighter instructors. Essential for cutting through clothing in an emergency.
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Emergency Mylar Blanket Compact, lightweight, and critical for shock management. Keep a pack in your first aid kit and your vehicle.
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Choking Rescue
Choking is one of the most common emergencies we cover in our Heartsaver classes. Having a suction device at home gives you an additional tool beyond back blows and abdominal thrusts — especially critical for households with young children, elderly family members, or anyone at higher risk.
LifeVac Portable Airway Suction Device The LifeVac is a non-powered, portable suction device designed to clear airway obstructions when standard choking rescue techniques have failed. Used by schools, care facilities, and families worldwide. Compact enough for a travel bag, purse, or kitchen drawer — exactly where you need it most.
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CPR & AED Accessories
Purpose-built gear for cardiac emergencies. If your workplace or home has an AED, these are the supplies that belong next to it.
CPR Pocket Mask A hard-case pocket resuscitator with a one-way valve — the gold standard for CPR barrier protection. Every trained responder should own one.
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AED First Responder Kit Everything you need alongside an AED in one bag — razor, antiseptic wipes, gloves, gauze, and shears.
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Automatic External Defibrillator A portable heart defibrillator in a convenient carry case with pre-installed spare pads and cartridge; provides real-time CPR instructions and step-by-step voice prompts.
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Bag Valve Mask (BVM) The manual resuscitator used in BLS training. Healthcare providers and advanced responders — this is your tool.
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Bleeding Control / Stop the Bleed
Severe bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death. These are the tools that make the difference in the first few minutes.
CAT Tourniquet The Combat Application Tourniquet — the same model used by military and emergency services. Do not substitute with a cheaper alternative.
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Israeli Bandage A pressure bandage designed for serious wound management. Compact, effective, and trusted worldwide by first responders.
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QuikClot Hemostatic Gauze Gauze treated with a hemostatic agent to accelerate clotting in severe wounds. A staple in every trauma kit.
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Workplace & OSHA Kits
If you manage a team, a job site, or a facility, OSHA requires a stocked first aid kit on premises. These meet compliance requirements and are built for real use.
OSHA/ANSI Compliant Workplace Kit — 50 Person Fully stocked to meet OSHA and ANSI standards. Ideal for businesses, job sites, and organizations that just completed group training with us.
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Practice & Stay Sharp
Certification is just the beginning. These tools help you maintain your skills between recertifications.
CPR Manikin with Feedback Practice compressions at home with real-time feedback on depth and rate. Ideal for healthcare providers maintaining BLS proficiency.
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AED Trainer A non-shocking AED training device — perfect for practicing the full cardiac arrest response sequence without a live AED.
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