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Chinook Medical Gear Supports Backcountry Santa and the Navajo Nation
Chinook Medical Gear Supports Backcountry Santa and the Navajo Nation
  Each December, Chinook Medical Gear CEO Ben Crowder volunteers with BackcountrySanta.org, a nonprofit...
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Chinook Medical Gear Introduces 6:8 Medical Solutions
Chinook Medical Gear is proud to partner with 6:8 Medical Solutions, a veteran-owned company built on...
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Waterproof Rescue Pack
When the Mission Gets Wet, Your Gear Stays Dry
When you are operating in unforgiving terrain, there is no margin for error. Water, salt, and weather...
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Bandages and Dressings
Essential Bandages and Dressings for Emergencies
When every second counts, having the right emergency wound care supplies on hand can be the difference...
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Chinook Medical Gear Achieves TERO Certification with the Cherokee Nation
Tulsa, OK – May 28, 2025 – Chinook Medical Gear, a leading supplier of medical equipment and emergency...
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Project Lavoy: The 2024 Spark Tank “People’s Choice Award” Winner
In a remarkable moment of innovation and dedication, Maj Geoffrey Johnston and (S)MSgt John Reeves recently...
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Life-Saving Airway Medical Supplies from Chinook Medical Gear
Life-Saving Airway Medical Supplies from Chinook Medical GearAirway management is a critical component...
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The New Intublade Video/Lens Clearing Laryngoscope
The New IntuBlade: Video/Lens-Clearing Laryngoscope
In high-pressure emergency scenarios, every second counts. Whether in the back of an ambulance, an ER...
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WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
Winter Weather Preparedness: Gear Up for the Cold
As winter blankets the landscape in snow and ice, it’s essential to prepare for the unique challenges...
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Project Lavoy: A Tribute to Zachary Lavoy’s Legacy in Blood Transfusion Technology
Honoring a Hero with Life-Saving Innovation In the realm of medical innovation, Project Lavoy stands...
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How to be an EMT
So, You Want to Be an EMT! Where Do I Start?
Becoming an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is an exciting, hands-on way to make a difference in people’s...
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COMPACT, PORTABLE, LIFESAVING: The New IDPA for Traumatic Bleeding
COMPACT, PORTABLE, LIFESAVING: The New IDPA for Traumatic Bleeding
Every second counts in the world of emergency medical services. The ability to swiftly and effectively...
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First Responders Guide to the X8T Tactical Tourniquet
First-Responders Guide to the X8T Tactical Tourniquet
In critical trauma situations, particularly those involving severe bleeding, a reliable tourniquet can...
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Beyond Traditional Training: How SMRT is Shaping the Future of Combat Medicine
Combat medics play a critical role in military operations, often serving as the first line of medical...
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A Perfect Multi-Purpose Emergency Bandage - The Cravat (Triangular Bandage)
Emergencies happen unexpectedly!  Having the right medical gear in your car, boat, office, or backpack...
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National Trauma Awareness Month. Don’t Be a Bystander – Be a ‘By-doer’
May 06, 2016 – May 2016 marks the 28th annual National Trauma Awareness Month, a call to focus...
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Prevention is the Best Zika Virus Treatment
With spring just on the horizon, mosquitos aren’t on the forefront of everyone’s mind. But with recent...
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WHEELING PD
Chinook Donates 33 Officer Response Kits to the Wheeling, IL. Police Department
Police officers are often the first on the scene of an emergency, where treating a wounded person before EMS crews...
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POLICE WEEK
National Police Week – Tell Us Your Lifesaving Story
This year nearly 900,000 law enforcement officers in the United States will put their lives on the line...
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POLICE CHIEF MAGAZINE
Chinook Medical Gear featured in Police Chief Magazine
There When You Need It The average police duty belt today can weigh 15 pounds or more. That’s understandable...
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EPM LAYERS
Emergency Preparedness Month
e·mer·gen·cy: a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. From...
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3 Things Every First Aid Kit Should Have
Face it, first aid kits are just not as cool as toys and tools. Yet the proper medical supplies are vitally...
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Medical Concerns for Climbing and Backcountry Travel
Most of our customers understand combat medicine, but do you know how to handle the myriad of injuries...
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