Mountain Rescue Training Programs

Training Programs Available in PDF format

Accidents in Mountain Rescue Operations

Helicopters in Search and Rescue, Basic Level

Helicopters in Search and Rescue, Intermediate Level

Working with the Media in Search and Rescue

Risks in Mountain Rescue Operations

SAR for Outdoor Leaders

Situational Awareness in Search and Rescue Operations

High Performance Operations

Avalanche Rescue Operations

Triage and Dispatch for SAR Managers and Telecommunications

Field Team Leadership

MRA 105.1 National Personnel Policy Guidelines  (Powerpoint - short version)

MRA 105.1 National Personnel Policy Guidelines  (Powerpoint - longer version)

Rescue Team Media Samples

Some of these are provided in both .pdf and Word format so they can be customized for individual teams.

Media Team Fact Sheet  Media Search Fact Sheet   Media Avalanche Fact Sheet    Charging for Rescue  Sample Press Release   "Big Mission" Press Release

Links to Other Miscellaneous Mountain Rescue Training Programs

IKAR "Time is Life" Avalanche Training PowerPoint

Dale Atkin's review... "It is a comprehensive training DVD for avalanche medical
and rescue responses aimed at all level of rescuers, from the first aider to
the physician. The DVD is self running (stand alone, PC, and Mac), and
includes a PowerPoint presentation, and an interactive test and evaluation."

For further information on MRA educational programs contact:

Charley Shimanski
MRA Education Director
67 Paul's Road, Evergreen, CO 80439
303-607-4700 (work)
303-674-7937 (home)