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 • 6 episodes
Search and Rescue Mutual Aid
Latest Episodes
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...
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Episode 6
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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...
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Episode 5
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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...
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Episode 4
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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 better outcomes all around. Hel...
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Episode 3
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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 Garcia - who worked together to incre...
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Episode 2
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