Westcot
Westcot is a leading provider of emergency shelter and patient evacuation solutions, specializing in high-quality, durable cot systems designed for rapid deployment during disasters and mass casualty incidents. Their products are engineered with input from emergency management professionals and healthcare providers to ensure comfort, safety, and ease of use in high-stress environments. Westcot’s line includes a range of medical and general-purpose cots, pediatric and bariatric options, and accessories that support both short-term and long-term sheltering needs. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and user-centered design, Westcot supports emergency preparedness efforts across hospitals, public health agencies, and disaster response organizations nationwide.
Purpose-Built for Emergencies
Engineered with durable high-strength frames and easy-to-clean materials
Adaptable for all needs (bariatric, pediatric, and behavioral health solutions)
Made in America
Trusted nationwide
Why Emergency Professionals Trust Westcot When Every Second Counts
How does Westcot support rapid deployment during large-scale emergencies or mass casualty incidents?
Westcot products are designed for fast, tool-free setup and efficient storage. Their cots and accessories come in compact, mobile packages that can be deployed in minutes, making them ideal for field hospitals, evacuation shelters, or surge capacity planning.
Are Westcot solutions durable enough for high-volume, long-term emergency use?
Yes. Westcot cots feature welded aluminum frames and reinforced components built to handle repeated use in tough environments. They're engineered to last through the rigors of disaster response without compromising comfort or safety.
Can Westcot accommodate the specific needs of special populations, such as bariatric patients or individuals with mobility limitations?
Absolutely. Westcot offers specialized models, including bariatric cots with high weight capacities and ADA-compliant solutions with lower heights and side access; all designed to improve access, dignity, and care in any setting.
How does Westcot improve patient dignity and comfort in temporary medical or shelter environments?
Westcot's comfort-focused designs include padded mattresses, privacy screens, and cot-side storage. These thoughtful features help preserve dignity and reduce patient stress in austere conditions which are critical factors in compassionate emergency care.
Can Westcot solutions be customized to fit our region's emergency response plans?
Yes. Westcot products are modular and configurable, and Evolve offers consultative services to help tailor kits to your agency's specific protocols, hazards, and deployment strategies.
What sets Westcot apart from standard cots or improvised shelter solutions?
Unlike off-the-shelf or makeshift options, Westcot is a purpose-built system for emergency preparedness. It integrates clinical functionality, logistical efficiency, and patient-centric design to deliver a level of quality and reliability trusted by healthcare coalitions, EMS agencies, and military units across the U.S.
Featured Product
Westcot SIP Shelter In Place Cot
The Westcot SIP (Shelter-in-Place) Cot is a compact, lightweight, and durable emergency cot designed for rapid deployment and patient dignity in crisis situations. With a 450-lb capacity, spring-deck support, flame-retardant materials, and a 2″ foam mattress at wheelchair transfer height, it delivers both safety and comfort. Easy to store and decontaminate, the SIP cot is trusted by emergency managers, public health agencies, and nonprofits as a reliable, ready-to-go solution for surge capacity, shelters, and shelter-in-place events.
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Who purchase Westcot cots?
- Emergency Management Agencies: Local, state, and federal agencies responsible for disaster preparedness and response often purchase Westcot systems for shelters, field hospitals, and evacuation centers.
- Healthcare Coalitions: Regional healthcare coalitions invest in Westcot systems to expand hospital surge capacity and support coordinated disaster response across multiple facilities.
- Hospitals and Health Systems: Many hospitals maintain Westcot cots in readiness for overflow events, pandemic surges, or internal evacuations.
- Public Health Departments: These agencies purchase Westcot solutions to support vaccination clinics, quarantine facilities, or emergency shelters.
- EMS and Fire Departments: First responders use Westcot cots and accessories in mass casualty incidents and tactical medical operations.
- Military and National Guard Units: Deployed in domestic response and humanitarian aid missions, military units rely on Westcot systems for durable, transportable patient care.
- NGOs and Relief Organizations: Non-governmental organizations such as the Red Cross or disaster relief nonprofits purchase Westcot products for use in temporary shelters and medical camps.
- Tribal Nations and Rural Health Authorities: These groups often invest in mobile medical infrastructure like Westcot to support remote or underserved communities.
