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Trusted gear for training and emergency response excellence.
Welcome to CATSCORP.COM - Your Safety Equipment Hub
At CATSCORP.COM, we offer the best in firefighting and EMS equipment. Trust our quality firefighting pumps, hose nozzles, and ventilation tools. With nearly 20 years of experience, we are Central Alabama’s premier firefighter training academy and OSHA training center, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
About US Here at CATS
Our Company
Why Choose Us
Our Products
CATSCORP.COM is a family-owned business that has been providing high-quality safety equipment to our customers for over 20 years. We are committed to promoting workplace safety and reducing accidents.
Our Products
Why Choose Us
Our Products
We offer a wide range of safety equipment such as safety vests, traffic cones, barricades, and more. All of our products are made from high-quality materials and are designed to withstand the toughest environments.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us
Our team of safety experts has over 50 years of combined experience in the safety equipment industry. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service and helping them find the right products for their needs.
PREMIUM FIREFIGHTER TRAINING ACADEMY
PREMIER FIREFIGHTER TRAINING COURSES
CATS FACILITY OFFERS HANDS-ON FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Central Alabama Training Solutions’ firefighter training roots stem back to the company’s start in 2004 when founders Keith Sharp and Dennis Weverink, former firefighters with Tuscaloosa and Montgomery’s departments, respectively, launched CATS’ first firefighter training programs. Since then, the company has grown to include 10 certified instructors and one of central Alabama’s premier firefighting facilities, complete with a burn building for live fire evolutions, underground vessels for confined space courses, gas simulators for propane emergency training and a three-story tower for rope rescue training.
LIVE FIRE TRAINING FOR ALL LEVELS OF FIREFIGHTING
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND EMPLOYEE OSHA CERTIFICATION
An essential component of firefighter training, this Live Fire Training Course provides hands-on instruction in a controlled environment at the CATS facility, featuring a Connex box burn building. Drills are tailored to department needs but address fire behavior, situational stress, nozzle operation and victim care.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND EMPLOYEE OSHA CERTIFICATION
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND EMPLOYEE OSHA CERTIFICATION
Well-trained first responders serve as a vital link to the healthcare team. This curriculum includes Basic Life Support training that enables individuals to provide emergency medical care with a limited amount of equipment while on scene. Upon course competition, students obtain CPR/AED same-day certification.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY AND RESCUE COURSE FOR ALL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
An essential component of firefighter training, this Live Fire Training Course provides hands-on instruction in a controlled environment at the CATS facility, featuring a Connex box burn building. Drills are tailored to department needs but address fire behavior, situational stress, nozzle operation and victim care.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING FOR EMS/FIRE/PERSONNEL
This course teaches students how to recognize and identify hazardous materials while equipping personnel with procedural knowledge for incident mitigation. Training duration ranges from 8 hours to one week, depending on level of training (Awareness, Operations, Technician or Incident Commander training). Course fulfills OSHA requirements.
INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING FOR RESPONSE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING FOR RESPONSE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING FOR RESPONSE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
This xx-hour course helps command identify and describe the roles of various personnel, including hazardous material teams. Course attendees learn proper notification procedures and how to establish liaison with local, state and federal authorities while being able to identify and avoid potential hazards.
HIGH-ANGLE ROPE RESCUE TRAINING FOR RESCUE TEAMS
INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING FOR RESPONSE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING FOR RESPONSE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
This xx-hour course prepares responders for safety rig rescues from low-, steep- and vertical-angle environments, providing instruction on equipment, including ropes, knots, webbing and hardware before progressing into anchors and raising and lowering devices. The majority of the class is spent on practical application, including patient packaging and rappelling skills.
OSHA TRAINING CENTER
SPECIALIZING IN OSHA HAZMAT TRAINING AND CONFINED SPACE TRAINING
Situated on an 8-acre drill field with a 9,200-sq.-ft. training facility, underground vessels for confined space course, gas simulators for propane emergency training and a three-story tower for rope rescue training, Central Alabama Training Solutions is one of Alabama’s top OSHA training centers. Specializing in OSHA hazmat training, as well as confined space training, CATS offers a variety of employee certification courses.
FIRE RESPONDER CPR/AED TRAINING DESIGNED FOR EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES SEEKING CPR/AED OSHA CERTIFICATI
FIRE RESPONDER CPR/AED TRAINING DESIGNED FOR EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES SEEKING CPR/AED OSHA CERTIFICATI
CATS’ First Aid, CPR and AED certification programs meet OSHA workplace certification requirements. The xx-hour curriculum includes skills that enable your employees to provide emergency medical care to others using limited equipment, including the operation of an automated external defibrillator.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING FOR EMS/FIRE/RESCUE/LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING FOR EMS/FIRE/RESCUE/LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
FIRE RESPONDER CPR/AED TRAINING DESIGNED FOR EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES SEEKING CPR/AED OSHA CERTIFICATI
This course teaches your employees how to recognize and identify hazardous materials while equipping personnel with procedural knowledge for incident mitigation. Training duration ranges from 8 hours to one week, depending on level of training (Awareness, Operation, Technician or Incident Commander training). Course fulfills OSHA requirements.
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE PLANNING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN AND AROUND CONFINED SPACES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING FOR EMS/FIRE/RESCUE/LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE PLANNING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN AND AROUND CONFINED SPACES
This program is a must for companies with on-site confined spaces or employees with personnel who encounter confined spaces during their normal work routines. Upon completion of this xx-hour course, participants will be able to identify a confined space, understand its associated hazards and establish a confined space rescue plan.
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE EQUIPMENT TRAINING DESIGNED FOR CONFINED SPACE RESCUE TEAMS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING FOR EMS/FIRE/RESCUE/LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
CONFINED SPACE RESCUE PLANNING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN AND AROUND CONFINED SPACES
This xx-hour course gives students the knowledge, skills and materials needed to safely operate confined space rescue equipment as a Confined Space Entrant and/or Attendant. Air monitors, ventilation equipment, retrieval devices and fall protection equipment are used in tandem with CATS confined space training grounds to create a one-of-a-kind hands-on course.
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RESCUE STANDBY SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN CONFINED SPACE
DOES YOUR SITE NEED A RESCUE TEAM?
DOES YOUR SITE NEED A RESCUE TEAM?
DOES YOUR SITE NEED A RESCUE TEAM?
Did you know OSHA requires a rescue standby team be made available for every permit-required confined space? At Central Alabama Training Solutions, we realize it’s not always practical or cost-effective to train internal personnel to provide rescue services, which is why CATS has become the go-to in rescue standby services in Alabama. Equipped with all the necessary equipment and experts in OSHA standards we provide a team of specially trained individuals for on-site emergency response and confined space rescue services to satisfy 1910.146 confined space requirements.
STAFFING AND EQUIPMENT
DOES YOUR SITE NEED A RESCUE TEAM?
DOES YOUR SITE NEED A RESCUE TEAM?
Depending on the nature of our job, our our services include personnel and necessary equipment. Standard teams are two trained professionals with MSA Altair air monitors, plus the necessary equipment to handle a would-be rescue. CATS keeps a surplus of air and rope equipment to deploy several teams to multiple areas. Most of our employees are professional or retired firefighters, many with medical training; upon request we also can provide medical supplies on the scene. References from our client base are available upon request.
ADDITIONAL STANDBY SERVICES
DOES YOUR SITE NEED A RESCUE TEAM?
Among our 24/7 standby rescue services:
Many of our clients are in rural areas with rescue services more than 25 minutes away, so it is important to be prepared for your unique emergency and start medical treatment immediately, if necessary. As such, CATS can provide medical standby services, along with supplies, upon request. For protected entries, we can provide cascade systems with supplied air and a third professional to monitor air consumption. We can provide hole watches and fireguards when needed. If you have any questions about rates and additional standby services, please feel free to reach out to Keith Sharp at 205-242-1996 or by email at ksharp@catscorp.com.
Among our 24/7 standby rescue services:
Among our 24/7 standby rescue services:
- Confined Space
- Technical Rope and High-Angle Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- On-Site Medical
- Fire Watch
- Atmospheric Monitoring
- Safety Compliance
CONFINED SPACE HIRE SERVICES TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
Typically designed around temporary or long-term support, we tailor our rescue standby services and tenure to your company’s individual needs.
TEMPORARY RESCUE STANDBY
Whether you need day-by-day or week-long support, Central Alabama Training Solutions offers temporary rescue standby services for short-term needs. Want to train and establish your own internal rescue team? CATS can do that as well during this temporary support window.
LONG-TERM STANDBY SUPPORT
LONG-TERM STANDBY SUPPORT
LONG-TERM STANDBY SUPPORT
Why burden yourself with ongoing training and company expense to house your own internal rescue team when you can hire Central Alabama Training Solutions? CATS can be a long-term extension of your team thanks to our annual commitment program.
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THE BEST IN FIREFIGHTING AND EMS EQUIPMENT
We trust the equipment we use in our trainings so we are proud to be a retailer of some of the best firefighting pumps, hose nozzles, ventilation equipment, and firefighting agents in the industry.
Browse to see fire equipment products supplied by CATS.
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND VALVES
Akron Brass’ firefighting nozzles are unmatched in today’s fire service for their operational flexibility, stream performance and flow control.
FIREFIGHTER THERMAL IMAGERS
Bullard Thermal Imagers let firefighters focus on seeing the most critical details in the heat of the fire when they need it most.
CET PORTABLE FIRE PUMPS
CATS is proud to offer CET's powerful, portable fire pumps, designed specifically for fire and emergency environments.
CHEMGUARD FIRE SUPPRESSION
Chemguard fire suppression foams, equipment, systems and specialty foam pumps designed for fire protection operations.
PROTEK FIRE NOZZLES
Protek's durable, affordable environmentally friendly fire nozzles are designed for everyday use in the firefighting industry.
FIREADE FOAM AGENTS
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
FireAde's environmentally friendly foam agents are formulated to extinguish and sustain extinguishment once applied to the fire.
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
Task Force Tips specializes in a variety of fire nozzles, nozzle tips, monitors, foam injection and application equipment.
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
FIRE HOSE NOZZLES, MONITORS AND TIPS
Task Force Tips specializes in a variety of fire nozzles, nozzle tips, monitors, foam injection and application equipment.
THE BEST IN FIRE RESCUE TOOLS
Having efficient and reliable tools is important in any rescue situation. We trust the fire rescue tools we train with and are proud to be a retailer of some of the best firefighting vehicle extrication and stabilization tools, along with the most reliable rope and water rescue equipment in the industry. Click the logo below to see what fire rescue tool product lines supplied by CATS.
AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS VEHICLE EXTRICATION TOOLS
AMKUS offers a family of high-performance, battery-powered line of extrication tools ready for first responders and severe-duty challenges.
NRS WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT
NRS WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT
NRS Rescue provides the highest quality water rescue equipment available, including rafts, rope, knives, helmets, throw bags, dry suits and wet suits.
PETZL SAFETY ROPE SYSTEMS
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES (PMI) ROPE EQUIPMENT
NRS WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Petzl safety rope systems are designed for professionals in the vertical world. They offer effective solutions for difficult access and technical rescues.
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES (PMI) ROPE EQUIPMENT
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES (PMI) ROPE EQUIPMENT
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES (PMI) ROPE EQUIPMENT
Pigeon Mountain Industries produces high-quality, innovative life safety rope, gear and equipment for your vertical needs.
RES-Q-JACK VEHICLE STABILIZATION STRUTS
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES (PMI) ROPE EQUIPMENT
PIGEON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES (PMI) ROPE EQUIPMENT
RES-Q-JACK's pin-free vehicle stabilization and lifting struts are faster and easier to deploy, saving time for first responders when it matters most.
SAVATECH AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SAVATECH AIR BAG SYSTEMS
SAVATECH AIR BAG SYSTEMS
Savatech offers a wide range of rescue operation products, such as catch bags and lifting bags, as well as the corresponding filling equipment for these products.
CATS IS AN OFFICIAL DEALER OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
BLACK DIAMOND FIRE, STATION AND TACTICAL BOOTS
BLACK DIAMOND FIRE, STATION AND TACTICAL BOOTS
Black Diamond offers an exclusive selection of the best fire boots, station boots, and tactical boots on the protective footwear market.
BOSTON LEATHER MISCELLANEOUS GEAR
BLACK DIAMOND FIRE, STATION AND TACTICAL BOOTS
Boston Leather provides firefighters with leather Belts, suspenders, radio straps and radio holders able to withstand even the most rigorous environments.
BULLARD FIREFIGHTER HELMETS
Bullard offers the most complete line of traditional and modern style helmets for firefighters responding to structural, wildland, and search and rescue calls.
DRAGONFIRE WORK GLOVES
HAIX FIREFIGHTER WORK BOOTS
From water rescue to rope gloves, Dragon Fire guarantees gloves made with quality materials that first responders can count on.
HAIX FIREFIGHTER WORK BOOTS
HAIX FIREFIGHTER WORK BOOTS
HAIX FIREFIGHTER WORK BOOTS
HAIX® quality firefighter work boots are comfortable and designed to perform well when firefighters need protection from the elements.
MAJESTIC HOODS AND GLOVES
HAIX FIREFIGHTER WORK BOOTS
HAIX FIREFIGHTER WORK BOOTS
Majestic provides reliable and quality personal protective hoods and gloves for the roughest rescue scenario conditions.
MAKO BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
MAKO BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
MAKO BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
Mako offers an extensive standard line of breathing air compressors, containment fill stations and accessories to support our products.
RINGERS WORK GLOVES
MAKO BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
MAKO BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
Ringers’ gloves are developed with proprietary F3 Technology™ — a unique approach that results in gloves with the best fit, form, and function.
VIKING TURNOUT GEAR
MAKO BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
VIKING TURNOUT GEAR
VIKING's rugged, lightweight firefighter turnout gear combines great thermal and flashover protection with freedom of movement essential for your safety and performance in any live firefighting situation. and help you find the right products for your needs.
HOSES AND OTHER FIRE RESCUE PRODUCTS
We trust the equipment that we use in our training programs, so we are proud to be a retailer of some of the best firefighting hoses, ladders and other miscellaneous firefighting equipment the industry has to offer. Browse to see firehoses and other product lines supplied by CATS.
ALCO-LITE FIRE SERVICE LADDERS
Alco-Lite's aluminum and fiberglass fire department ground ladders meet or exceed NFPA standards and are completely field repairable.
DUO SAFETY FIRE SERVICE LADDERS
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
DUO Safety manufactures aluminum & fiberglass ladders with welded and expanded rungs to provide reliable extra strength without cumbersome weight.
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
From folding frame tanks to decontamination showers, Husky® provides the firefighting industry with safe, easy-to-use and durable water shuttle arena products
KURYAMA FIRE HOSES
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
LEATHERHEAD FIRE AND RESCUE TOOLS
Kuriyama™ Fire Hose products include the most advanced, lightweight structural firefighting attack line of fire hoses in the fire rescue industry.
LEATHERHEAD FIRE AND RESCUE TOOLS
HUSKY PORTABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
LEATHERHEAD FIRE AND RESCUE TOOLS
From halligans to pike polls, Leatherhead Tools® is the only manufacturer of fire and rescue tools focused on tools and tools alone.
NUPLA FIREFIGHTER HAND TOOLS
SMITH & WARREN RESPONDER BADGES
SMITH & WARREN RESPONDER BADGES
NUPLA® Corporation manufacturers strong, safe fiberglass-handled striking, digging and cutting tools for the firefighting industry.
SMITH & WARREN RESPONDER BADGES
SMITH & WARREN RESPONDER BADGES
SMITH & WARREN RESPONDER BADGES
Smith & Warren® produces the finest quality first responder badges, in addition with uniform insignia, commendation bars, medals, and leather accessories.
SNAP-TITE FIRE HOSES
SMITH & WARREN RESPONDER BADGES
SUPERIRO FIRE HOSE CORP FIRE HOSES
Snap-tite Hose makes a hose for every application, delivering the quality, durability and performance firefighters need to get the job done with confidence.
SUPERIRO FIRE HOSE CORP FIRE HOSES
SUPERIRO FIRE HOSE CORP FIRE HOSES
SUPERIRO FIRE HOSE CORP FIRE HOSES
Superior Fire Hose Corp® manufactures fire and industrial hoses, offering a wide variety of sizes and pressures for every application.
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CATSCORP.COM 205-341-2287
5100 Culver Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Keith Sharp President ksharp@catscorp.com 205-242-1996 Jason Whatley Sales Manager jwhatley@catscorp.com 205-523-1022 Nicole Pugh Office Manager npugh@catscorp.com 205-341-2287
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