Mountain Rescue Association
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Mountain Rescue Training Programs
Training Programs Available in PDF Format
Accidents Cover Image Accidents in Mountain Rescue Operations
Helicopters Cover Image Helicopters in Search and Rescue, Basic Level
Helicopters 2 Cover Image Helicopters in Search and Rescue, Intermediate Level
Working with Media Cover Image Working with the Media in Search and Rescue
Risks Cover Image Risks in Mountain Rescue Operations
SAR for Leaders Cover Image SAR for Outdoor Leaders
Situational Awareness Cover Image Situational Awareness in Search and Rescue Operations
High Performance 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.

Rescue Team SamplesPDF FileWord File
Media Team Fact Sheet PDF File
Media Search Fact Sheet PDF File
Media Avalanche Fact Sheet PDF File
Charging for Rescue PDF File Word File
Sample Press Release PDF File Word File
"Big Mission" Press Release
Word File

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)