Black Flag Response

Our Mission Is to Be the First Line of Defense and Support in Times of Crisis.

Black Flag Response is a comprehensive rescue company that provides advanced life support and critical care in conjunction with a multidisciplinary approach to technical rescue. Our rescue technicians conduct high-level medical and rescue operations in the most dynamic and demanding environments.

We pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge rescue medicine, high- and low-angle rope rescue, auto extrication, swift water rescue, aviation-based emergency medical services, and VIP/personnel extraction. We are also honored to provide training and education in austere/emergency care and other disciplines in technical rescue.

People in affected communities constantly need help and assistance. From wildfires to hurricanes, earthquakes to warzones, we know that rescue is available 365 days a year, and we endeavor to help create, train, and provide capable human beings to enable resilient communities.

Our Mission

At Black Flag Response, our mission is to be the first line of defense and support in times of crisis. We are dedicated to providing rapid, reliable, and effective emergency response services to protect life and property.

Technical Rescue Operations

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Disaster Relief Support

Expeditionary Medicine

First Responder Support

The Black Flag Team

Our cadre consists of veterans from the Global War on Terror, as well as other first responders who stand by, ready to respond to a broad spectrum of emergencies and ensure the safety and well-being of our community. We have created a tribe and a community where service members and first responders can transfer their skills and prior service into a new chapter full of purpose, camaraderie, professionalism, and compassion. We always strive to exceed the highest standards of quality and care and to bring the leading edge of rescue and medicine to those in need.

John Smith

Fire Fighter

Maddison

Fire Fighter

Timberly

Fire Fighter

Steve Adams

Fire Fighter

Testimonials

Clients who sought our disaster medical solutions have expressed sincere satisfaction and gratitude. They especially appreciated the level of care we provided while handling complex situations.

“I would be delighted to have Black Flag on any fire in the future.”

T. Cunningham, Medical Unit Leader

“This has been by far the best REMS experience we have ever had on an incident. This REMS unit’s attitude, patience and foresight in pushing the envelope outside the scope of how they can be utilized on future incidents is cutting edge, and it was a privilege and honor to be a part of.”

W. Mendoza, Division Officer

“Throughout this assignment, The Black Flag team were always fire ready, professional, proficient and extremely cooperative and helpful. The team demonstrated outstanding medical response ability as a REMS team, outstanding initiative, accurate situational awareness, and communication skills. The team demonstrated outstanding knowledge of fireline tactics and hazards, knowledge of radio and fire map use, these skills were critical for the success of the mission.”

Safety Officer, Telephone Fire Complex

“The team demonstrated professionalism, competence in everything they did out there. They are the most helpful REMS Team I have ever worked with. The crew did a great job on the Black Fire, they were my go to medical resource. They conducted tons of different trainings with all of the crews.”

S. Brainard, Division Officer and Incident Commander

The Black Flag crew is as good as they come. I can’t thank the crew enough for the level of professionalism that Black Flag brings when they come to an assignment, and I look forward to working with them in the future.”

Medical Unit Leader, Southwest Incident Management Team

“I cannot say enough good things about this REMS team. They were incredible to work with. During the Incident Medical, they were a big part of a great outcome. This crew showed heart and hustle getting to where they could help the patient. If I could, I would take the REMS team with me on all my fires. It was truly a pleasure working with Black Flag.”

Medical Unit Leader, Great Basin Incident Management Team

“Black Flag was an amazing crew to have under my direction on the Little Twist Fire. I would highly recommend this crew for future assignments.”

Medical Unit Leader, Great Basin Incident Management Team

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

These are some of the most common questions people ask us. If you couldn’t find what you were looking for, send us a message, and we’ll get back to you.

What types of disasters do you respond to?

We are an emergency rescue company that specializes in disaster response and crisis relief across the spectrum of natural disasters. These include (but are not limited to) wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and more. We thrive on sending out highly qualified technical rescue teams that can provide advanced and critical medical care at the point of injury for a prolonged period.

What services does Black Flag Response provide?

At Black Flag Response, we believe in a multidisciplinary approach when it comes to rescue. Hence, we specialize in:

Technical Rope Rescue
Swiftwater/White Water Rescue
Auto Extrication
Search and Rescue
Helicopter Based Rescue
UTV/ATV Rescue
Austere & Remote Advanced Life Support

Who is part of our team

Our teams consist of veterans from the Global War on Terror, as well as other first responders who bring a wealth of experience from a variety of public safety and service backgrounds. This enables us to maintain a constant state of readiness and respond to a broad spectrum of emergencies.

How quickly can our team deploy

If we are not already staged in anticipation of an emergency or disaster, our teams will typically deploy to an incident within a 24-48-hour window.

Do you work with government agencies?

Yes, we currently partner with the US Federal Government and other agencies to provide disaster response and medical care in high-risk environments.