About us

Rescue Solutions
International

For nearly three decades, Rescue Solutions International, Inc. (RSI) has been a world leader in non-pyrotechnic pneumatic line throwing. Since 1998 we have designed and built intrinsically safe rescue, tactical access and vessel-stopping equipment trusted by professionals worldwide, on every continent.

Rescuer firing a ResQmax line out to sea at dusk

What we do

RSI designs and manufactures proprietary, intrinsically safe and non-lethal line throwers, vessel interdiction and tactical operations equipment. Our systems are in service with search & rescue teams, fire departments, coast guards and navies, law enforcement and military units, commercial marine operators and industry around the world.

With decades of activity on every continent, we work directly with government agencies and armed forces, and through a worldwide network of distributors. We have carried out specialized military research and development contracts, and continue to build purpose-designed solutions for client-specific missions.

Every system is backed by a full range of spare parts and accessories, so equipment stays mission-ready for years.

In the United States, RSI serves its customers from its office and shipping headquarters in Bend, Oregon.

  • Since 1998Nearly 30 years in the field
  • WorldwideCustomers on every continent
  • Custom-builtKits configured for each mission
Three RSI team members in coveralls with two Tactical ResQmax launchers and a ResQmax launcher

Milestones

1998RSI foundedDevelopment of pneumatic, non-pyrotechnic line throwing equipment begins.
2004ResQmax™ launchedThe new-generation ResQmax™ replaces the original Rescue Rocket.
RGESVessel stoppingRGES developed in cooperation with the US Coast Guard, the US Navy and the UK HOSDB.
USABend, OregonUS office and shipping headquarters.

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