Search and Rescue Mutual Aid
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
Search and Rescue Mutual Aid
Latest Episodes
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 fundraising methods - which ar...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
1:16:37
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 the first step?Today, we t...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
57:53
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 other communication or sensory n...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
1:09:39
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 performance, the importance of def...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
52:59
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. Between events like comedy night, t...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
40:19