Search and Rescue Mutual Aid

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 are labor and time intensive - fall short, how can teams make up the difference? Today, we're talking about the future of SAR and getting creative. Today's Guests Scott Solle: Vice Commander of Grand County SAR (Moab, Utah) Carrie Lee Gagnon: Executive Director of King County Search and Rescue Association (KCSARA) Colin Williams: King County 4x4 Search and Rescue

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 talk to Moose Mutlow - FLO for Yosemite SAR and author of "When Accidents Happen" - who is leading the charge on training FLOs. Moose tells us about his experience and how teams are evolving. Today's Guest Moose Mutlow: Senior trainer and family liaison officer of Yosemite Search & Rescue, Author, Instructor Learn More at moosemutlow.com

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 needs? Today, we talk to Katie Schuelke to get important perspective on working with these special subject populations. Katie is working with Base Medical to develop a course that can bridge this gap and set teams up for success. Today's Guest Katie Schuelke: King County Explorer SAR, EMT, and Speech Language Pathologist

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 defining and assessing team culture, and the need for a shared mission. Together, we explore practical strategies for addressing conflict, ensuring safety, and fostering a sense of belonging within teams. Today's Guest Chris Ruch: MRA Vice President and Chief of Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group

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, turnkey programs like spare change round up, grants, and public outreach, they've diversified and increased their revenue streams. We discuss how teams can kick up their fundraising efforts and build community relationships. Today's Guest Kelley McIntosh: Mason County Search and Rescue