About Santiam Emergency EquipmentFire & Rescue Equipment in the Pacific Northwest
Santiam Emergency Equipment, Inc. was founded in 1983 by Alan Slater, a former volunteer fire department chief officer. His station's response area included the second busiest highway across the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, and also included a popular recreation area that was only accessible by a narrow windy road. His station had to rely on extrication tools from the "main station" 10 miles away, so they decided to get their own. During the process of researching available equipment he saw an advertisement in a trade magazine from Holmatro, a Dutch company trying to establish an American distribution network for its rescue products. After a few phone calls, receipt of brochures & specifications and an interview, he felt that Holmatro products were superior to other products on the market at the time, and decided to market them; Santiam Emergency Equipment was thus formed. Santiam has long specialized in extrication equipment, and added protective clothing in the early 1990s. In more recent years, as the company has grown it has picked-up additional firefighting products (thermal imagers, ventilation fans, fire hose & nozzles, etc.), and has made a "switch" to Genesis Rescue Tools. It is headquartered in Salem, Oregon, and operates in the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, California, Nevada, Utah & Wyoming. 
Scott SlaterScott Slater is the manager of the company, and is also the representative responsible for western & central Oregon and northern California. Scott started with the company in 1989 after spending four years in the US Army. Initially Scott was a part-time employee, but in 1994 after graduating from Oregon State University became the company's first full-time employee. Scott has spent the time since then teaching extrication techniques at fire departments and community colleges, in addition to time spent building the company and promoting the company's products. Scott along with his wife and children live in Jefferson, Oregon. Area Covered:
Dave LindenmuthDave Lindenmuth is the representative responsible for a large portion of western Washington. Dave started with Santiam in 2006. In addition to working with our company, Dave is a career firefighter at East Pierce Fire & Rescue. Dave along with his wife and children, live in Milton, Washington. Area Covered:
S. Mark Hansen, Jr.Mark Hansen is the representative responsible for Southern Idaho, along with eastern Oregon and Utah. Mark began with the company in 2009. Mark’s background includes working as an athletic trainer and then graduating from the University of Idaho with a degree in Sports Science in 1996. Mark worked for a commercial construction company for several years on projects throughout the nation, and then worked as a realtor for a few years after that. He currently resides in Fairfield, Idaho. Area Covered:
Phil TaylorPhil Taylor is the representative responsible for northwest, central & eastern Washington, along with northern Idaho. He was with the Tosco Refinery Fire Dept. in Ferndale, WA as a career firefighter for over 12 years. Phil developed extensive expertise in hazardous materials, and after leaving Tosco Refinery until starting with Santiam in 2010 worked as a Haz-Mat specialist, frequently liaising with and training area fire departments. Phil and his wife live in Anacortes, Washington. Area Covered:
Rory HawkinsRory Hawkins is the representative responsible for southwest Washington, and started with Santiam in 2010. Rory received a business degree from Washington State University in 2001. In addition to working with Santiam, Rory is a career firefighter at Tacoma Fire Dept, residing in Puyallup, Washington. Area Covered:
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