Rapid. Modular. Mission‑Adaptable.
Next‑Generation Inflatable Medical Support for Austere Environments
The SWIFTS (Severe Weather In-field Treatment System) is a rapidly deployable inflatable casualty care solution developed in conjunction with operational medics to provide immediate protection, treatment, and transport capabilities in extreme environments.
Designed for speed, simplicity, and survivability, SWIFTS integrates lightweight inflatable technologies into a scalable system that supports casualty collection, protection, and movement — from point of injury to higher levels of care.
The SWIFT(S)ystem
A Fully Integrated Casualty Care Ecosystem
The SWIFT System consists of two complementary inflatable components that operate independently or together:
- Casualty Protection Unit (CPU) – Individual casualty stabilization and transport
- Casualty Collection Point (CCP) – Rapidly deployable protective treatment shelter
Together, they create a modular, scalable medical capability that can be adapted to mission size, terrain, and threat conditions with minimal personnel and training.
Casualty Protection Unit (CPU)
Individual Casualty Protection & Transport
The SWIFTS CPU is an ultralight inflatable casualty platform designed for immediate patient protection, triage, and transport.
Key Capabilities
- Deploys in under 45 seconds, even beneath a patient
- Lightweight system (≈15.5 lbs) with small pack-size
- Supports 400+ lbs cargo capacity
- Can be dragged, towed, or lifted
- Compatible with manual pumps, compressed gas, or 12V inflation
Patient‑Centered Design
- Suspended hammock system maintains a 30° torso angle to reduce aspiration risk
- Eliminates ground contact and pressure points
- Integrated fluid drainage for hypothermia mitigation and hygiene
- Frame supports medic access and in‑route care
- Sized for standard NATO spine boards
Environmental & Thermal Protection
- 5‑layer multi‑layer insulation (MLI) in hammock and blankets
- R‑Value of 5 for rapid thermal containment
- Waterproof skins allow wet‑gap crossings and pontoon use
Casualty Collection Point (CCP)
Rapidly Deployable Protective Treatment Shelter
The SWIFTS CCP is a self‑erecting inflatable shelter that creates an immediate, protected casualty collection and treatment space in harsh environments.
Key Capabilities
- Under 45‑second average setup
- Requires only 1–2 operators
- Self‑erecting inflatable frame
- Supports up to four docked CPUs
- Packable into a compact volume
Environmental Protection
- Provides immediate shelter from ‑40°F to +120°F
- Double‑walled aluminized radiant barriers
- Wind resistance up to 100 mph
- Multiple entry and exit points for efficient casualty flow
Field Adaptability
- Modular and scalable — shelters can be connected
- Partial deployment possible in confined spaces
- Field‑repairable with standard kits
- Rapid anchoring via integrated attachment points
- Collapsible for quick displacement or evacuation
How CPU + CCP Work Together
A Seamless Casualty Flow System
- Point of Injury
- CPU deploys directly beneath the casualty for immediate protection
- Movement & Stabilization
- Casualty is stabilized and transported using the CPU’s inflatable frame
- Protected Treatment
- CPU docks into the CCP, maintaining thermal and environmental isolation
- Scalable Care
- Multiple CPUs feed into a single CCP for organized triage and treatment
This integrated workflow reduces exposure, minimizes handling, and shortens time to care — even with minimally trained personnel.
Unique Inflatable Innovations
Designed to Increase Capability, Not Complexity
- Self‑Erecting Structures
Inflatable frames replace rigid poles, enabling ultra‑fast deployment - Deskilled Operation
Intuitive setup designed for general forces and first responders - Multi‑Source Inflation
Compatible with compressed gas, hand pumps, or vehicle power - Advanced Materials
Aluminized ripstop nylon, Dyneema skins, and pack‑raft fabrics balance durability and weight
Built for Today — Expanding for Tomorrow
Expanding Mission Sets Coming Soon
The SWIFTS platform is designed to evolve.
Variants currently in development include:
- Search & Rescue (SAR) configurations for remote recovery operations
- Local and regional rescue versions optimized for fire, EMS, and disaster response agencies
These upcoming variants will retain the core inflatable innovations of SWIFTS while adapting features, materials, and interfaces to non‑military rescue missions.
Rapid Care When and Where It Matters Most
SWIFTS represents a new class of inflatable casualty care systems — combining speed, protection, and adaptability into a single, integrated solution.
Contact us to learn more, request specifications, or discuss future variants.
