FYI - If you live on the east coast in the Mid-Atlantic area, you may want to attend one of the largest Fire Expos in the country. Next Fri., Sat. and Sun. at the Harrisburg Farm Complex. You will have an opportunity to examine and purchase rescue/survival equipment/first aid supplies from several hundred vendors. You do not have to be a firefighter to enjoy the expo and you will have the chance to comparison shop and talk with folk involved in the rescue community. Here is the link to the expo: http://www.lcfa.com/EXPO/index.html
This is one fire/rescue event my wife enjoys attending, so plan on bringing the family. Pete