Mountain rescue in the United States

In the United States, mountain rescue is handled by professional teams within some national parks and by volunteer teams elsewhere. Volunteer teams are often members of the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA). Under the National Incident Management System, mountain rescue unit qualifications are standardized.

Mountain rescue in the United States

In the United States, mountain rescue is handled by professional teams within some national parks and by volunteer teams elsewhere. Volunteer teams are often members of the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA). Under the National Incident Management System, mountain rescue unit qualifications are standardized.