Rescue Products International, Inc.

Rescue Products International, Inc. Since January 23, 2005, the members of RPI have continued to develop life safety and technical rescue equipment for first responders.

Our Training Division has reached thousands of students across the Northeast with some of the best instructors in the USA The RPI personal escape system was designed and developed by career firefighter Christopher Botti. Chris is currently with the FDNY assigned to Squad 18 in Manhattan, and has more than 15 years of experience in the fire service. Chris holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Carolina University. The highly experienced training staff provided by RPI is comprised of active and retired firefighters. The team of instructors consists of members from the FDNY, FDNY-Special Operations Command, the New Jersey Rescue Task Force, and other career firefighters. RPI has the ability to bring training to fire companies who purchase the system through their specially designed mobile trainer, allowing RPI to provide one-on-one, hands on training for firefighters at your facility.

By popular demand and added last minute to the schedule, RPI is bringing an Ice Rescue Open Enrollment Weekend to the Bl...
02/19/2026

By popular demand and added last minute to the schedule, RPI is bringing an Ice Rescue Open Enrollment Weekend to the Bloomingdale Fire Department in Bloomingdale, NJ.

Location:
Bloomingdale Fire Department
97 Hamburg Turnpike
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

Dates:
Friday February 27 – Sunday March 1

This hands-on program is built for real-world winter conditions and will cover awareness, operations, and technician-level ice rescue skills. Students will work through:

• Victim removal techniques
• Self-rescue procedures
• Equipment deployment
• Scene management
• Team-based rescue scenarios

This is a strong opportunity for departments looking to sharpen skills in the midst of peak winter response. Open enrollment allows agencies to send individual members without committing to hosting a full course.

Spots are limited and these weekends fill fast.

Register now at:
https://rescueproinc.com/training/register

Make sure your team is ready before the ice calls come in. Secure your seats today and share this with neighboring departments who need the training!

RPI and MARSARS are proud to recognize one of our own. RPI Instructor Chief Ray Bock of the Netcong Fire Department has ...
02/18/2026

RPI and MARSARS are proud to recognize one of our own. RPI Instructor Chief Ray Bock of the Netcong Fire Department has been honored with an Individual Meritorious Award from the 200 Club of Morris County for his actions during a February 2025 Ice Rescue on Lake Musconetcong.

When the call came in for a man who had fallen through the ice, Chief Bock immediately suited up and went to work. He crawled across unstable ice with a rescue rope, falling through twice while pushing forward to reach the victim. Once on scene with the individual, he kept him calm and afloat while coordinating efforts from shore. With additional support from Netcong Fire Department members, the team successfully brought the victim safely back to solid ground.

This is not the first time Chief Bock and his crew have been recognized for ice rescue excellence. He, along with Captain Jeff Jozowski and Engineer Mike Kunkel, were also honored in 2023 for a separate Lake Musconetcong rescue. Their commitment to training, teamwork, and professionalism makes a real difference when seconds matter.

At RPI, we believe in instructors who don’t just teach the skills, but live them in the field. Chief Bock’s leadership and superior ice rescue abilities embody everything we stand for, and we are honored to have him on the RPI Training Team.

Join us in congratulating Chief Ray Bock and the entire Netcong Fire Department crew on this well-deserved recognition. Ready to train with proven professionals? Visit RescueProInc.com to plan your next class and prepare your team for the real world.

*Photos courtesy of Netcong Fire Company #1.

Today RPI and MARSARS recognize Presidents' Day and the spirit of perseverance that built this country.As George Washing...
02/16/2026

Today RPI and MARSARS recognize Presidents' Day and the spirit of perseverance that built this country.

As George Washington said, “The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.”

That mindset is at the core of what first responders do every day. Tough conditions, difficult rescues, and demanding situations require preparation, training, and dependable equipment. We are proud to support the men and women who answer the call with solutions designed to perform when it matters most.

Stay ready. Stay trained. Stay equipped.

Visit RescueProInc.com for training and equipment or Marsars.com for specialized water and ice rescue solutions.

It’s Friday the 13th… but the only thing scary around here is being caught in the dark without the right light.The Night...
02/13/2026

It’s Friday the 13th… but the only thing scary around here is being caught in the dark without the right light.

The NightSaber Flashlight is built for the real world. Tough. Reliable. Rechargeable. Ready to go from the fireground to the back steps to whatever the shift throws at you. No gimmicks, no luck required, just a proven tool that performs when you need it most.

Whether you are working a job, checking a rig, or walking into the unknown, the NightSaber delivers powerful, dependable illumination every time. That’s not superstition. That’s solid engineering.

Don’t leave your lighting up to chance. Make sure you’ve got gear you can trust.

Order your NightSaber Flashlight today at NightSaber.com and carry the light firefighters depend on!

What an incredible weekend at the Long Island Fire and EMS Expo. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth t...
02/11/2026

What an incredible weekend at the Long Island Fire and EMS Expo. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to talk gear, training, and real-world solutions. It was great to connect with so many hardworking first responders from across Long Island and hear firsthand how you get the job done every day.

We were especially glad to help firefighters with tech support on their legacy ALCO flashlights. Getting hands-on with your equipment, answering questions, and helping keep trusted tools in service is what this show is all about. And seeing so many NightSaber Flashlights heading home with new owners made the weekend even better!

From longtime supporters to brand-new faces, we appreciate every conversation, every story, and every visit. Thank you for trusting RPI and NightSaber to support you on the street and on the fireground.

The Phoenix Escape System was born out of necessity—engineered in the aftermath of one of the most devastating days in t...
02/10/2026

The Phoenix Escape System was born out of necessity—engineered in the aftermath of one of the most devastating days in the fire service: Black Sunday, January 23, 2005. That day changed the job forever. Now, it’s our mission to make sure no firefighter is ever left without a way out.

This system is built for the real-world conditions we face every day—featuring the RPI 1/23 Hook, Sterling XTec Technora™ rope, Phoenix Descender, and Tephra Carabiner—lightweight, streamlined, and made to deploy fast when the fire’s closing in.

Developed by firefighters. Trusted by firefighters.
Get the system that’s made to bring you home.

Order now: RescueProInc.com/gear/phoenix-escape

Built to handle whatever the job throws at you—meet the Defender FR Harness from RPI. This U.S. patented, fully converti...
02/06/2026

Built to handle whatever the job throws at you—meet the Defender FR Harness from RPI. This U.S. patented, fully convertible harness was designed for firefighters who demand performance in both fireground and technical rescue environments.

Constructed with Kevlar™ fire-resistant webbing, the Defender is made to be worn full-time with your turnout gear and can be quickly upgraded with the yoke for full Class III compliance—ideal for rope rescue, confined space, trench, and more.
Comfortable, durable, and NFPA-aligned, this harness isn’t just gear—it’s a solution. Whether you’re crawling a hallway or rigging a high-angle system, the Defender FR has your back.
Train hard. Operate smarter. Stay safe.

🔗 Check it out now at RescueProInc.com/gear/defender-harness and request your quote today.

Thanks to Netcong Fire Company No. 1 and  #2 for choosing RPI for their recent Man in Machine training. These incidents ...
02/04/2026

Thanks to Netcong Fire Company No. 1 and #2 for choosing RPI for their recent Man in Machine training. These incidents never come with a warning, and when that technical rescue call drops, there’s no time to figure it out on the fly. Being prepared means having the training, the mindset, and the confidence to handle complex entrapments safely and efficiently.

You never know when that call is coming, so why not be ready? If your agency wants to sharpen technical rescue skills before they’re needed, now is the time to get it on the calendar.

Great to see Marsars Water Rescue Systems Ice Rescue Equipment doing exactly what it was designed for, real world traini...
02/03/2026

Great to see Marsars Water Rescue Systems Ice Rescue Equipment doing exactly what it was designed for, real world training that prepares responders for real world emergencies. The MARSARS Original Ice Rescue Sled and Tether Reel remain trusted tools for agencies that take cold water and ice rescue seriously.

When seconds count, proven equipment and proper training make all the difference. From initial setup to victim recovery, MARSARS systems are built to perform when conditions are at their worst.

For more information on MARSARS equipment or to schedule hands on training for your agency, contact RPI today!

Back out on the streets and back where it belongs. The NightSaber doesn’t live in a locker or on a shelf, it goes to wor...
02/02/2026

Back out on the streets and back where it belongs. The NightSaber doesn’t live in a locker or on a shelf, it goes to work and catches jobs. From the rig to the fireground, this light keeps showing up when it counts and proving why so many firefighters trust it shift after shift.

See why NightSaber keeps getting called to work and get yours ordered today at NightSaber.com.

Child tested. Firefighter approved.The NightSaber Flashlight is built for the fireground, but it clearly earns approval ...
02/01/2026

Child tested. Firefighter approved.

The NightSaber Flashlight is built for the fireground, but it clearly earns approval from the next generation too. From hard jobs to the moments that remind us why we do this, NightSaber delivers dependable light every time. If it passes inspection here, it is ready for anything your shift throws at it.

We are still at Booth 10 at the Long Island Metro Fire and EMS Expo today. Stop by, say hello, and check out the NightSaber in person or head to NightSaber.com to order yours.

RPI is heading to the Long Island Metro Fire and EMS Expo at Nassau Coliseum from January 30 through February 1, and we’...
01/30/2026

RPI is heading to the Long Island Metro Fire and EMS Expo at Nassau Coliseum from January 30 through February 1, and we’re bringing the NightSaber Flashlight with us.

We’ll be offering an exclusive NightSaber show special available only to those who stop by in person. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your light, this is the time to do it.

You’ll find us at Booth 10 by the escalators, where we’ll be helping our New York brothers and sisters all weekend and assisting with parts and repairs for legacy ALCo lights.

If you can’t make it to the expo, you can still order your NightSaber online 7 days a week at NightSaber.com, or schedule your ALCo light repair by scanning the QR code.

Learn more about the event at nysfirechiefs.com/liexpo and make sure to stop by Booth 10 while you’re at the show.

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133 Demarest Road, Suite D
Sparta, NJ
07871

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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The RPI personal escape system was designed and developed by career firefighter Christopher Botti. Chris is currently with the FDNY assigned to Squad 1 in Brooklyn, and has more than 15 years of experience in the fire service. Chris holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Carolina University. The highly experienced training staff provided by RPI is comprised of active and retired firefighters. The team of instructors consists of members from the FDNY, FDNY-Special Operations Command, the New Jersey Rescue Task Force, and other career firefighters. RPI has the ability to bring training to fire companies who purchase the system through their specially designed mobile trainer, allowing RPI to provide one-on-one, hands on training for firefighters at your facility. In December of 2017, RPI expanded their training offerings across Northern, NJ with 15 new instructors as demand grew in the area.