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

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

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