Category: Training

Preparing – and Training – for an In-Field Emergency

Michael St. John October 1, 2026 No Comments

This summer, I was involved in the search for a missing hiker in the American River Gorge. It was nearing the end of a long day of searching, with temperatures approaching 100 degrees. As I waited to pick up a search team, I suddenly heard a call over the radio from a team on the

Updates to Psychological First Aid for Mountain Rescue

Griffin Lawrence July 2, 2025 No Comments

A simple call to transport a teen with severe depression turned into a pivotal moment early in my rescue career, during an ambulance ride-along that was required to get my EMT license. Most rescuers have moments that stand out, guiding future care decisions and even influencing shifts in life trajectory. This would be one of