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We bring together leaders from SAR teams across the country to discuss creative solutions to universal problems. From member retention to fundraising to team training - we’re all about bringing the community together and crossing county lines to elevate the SAR profession. Presented by Base Medical.
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S1E8 108: Funding Rescue and Charging for SAR - with Scott Solle, Carrie Lee Gagnon, and Colin Williams
How can teams fund resource intense rescues? Should we be charging for SAR?Teams have the drive, skills, and training to keep people safe in the outdoors, but all rescues cost money. When traditional…
S1E7 107: Family Liaison Officer with Moose Mutlow
What is a Family Liaison Officer and why is it an important role?A family liaison officer can bring your team's professionalism to the next level - but what exactly do they do and how can you take…
S1E6 106: Special Subject Populations with Katie Schuelke
How can teams best support subjects from populations with unique needs?Is your team prepared to respond to a call to support an autistic subject? Or a subject with dementia? What about someone with…
S1E5 105: Team Culture with Chris Ruch, VP of the MRA
How do you intentionally build a strong team culture? And why?Chris Ruch (VP of the Mountain Rescue Association and chief of Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group) discusses how culture can impact team…
S1E4 104: Fundraising and Outreach with Kelley McIntosh
What does it take to build a fundraising program that's effective and dynamic?Kelley McIntosh from Mason County SAR in Washington have reinvented their fundraising program in the last few years.…
S1E2 102: Dispatch Issues in New Mexico and Beyond with Robert Garcia
How do different states navigate dispatch when it comes to Search and Rescue? And how will an amendment to a New Mexico law change the process and save lives?Today we hear from Teal Harbin and Robert…
S1E3 103: Preventative Search and Rescue with Anna Marini and Meghan Twohig
How can teams implement a PSAR program that reaches a wide audience and offers value?Today we talk about all things Preventative SAR including how it helps communities, emboldens teams, and leads to…
S1E1 101: Emotional Resilience with Jeff Tinnin and Dr. Roger Mortimer
How can teams navigate the emotional and mental challenges of working in Search and Rescue to ensure member retention and health?Today, we explore the importance of discussions on responder mental…
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Search and Rescue Mutual Aid has published 8 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Sports, Wilderness.
Search and Rescue Mutual Aid is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 53m.
