Interesting, but you didn't mention the Hood River County sheriff, the Crag Rats, or what happens on the east side. Another question: are the AMR people technically qualified to reach somebody anywhere on the mountain? Also, on nice days PMR people are sometimes already on the mountain, recognizably attired in PMR-logoed outerwear and equipped with radios tuned to SAR frequencies.
Correction: the helicopter crash happened in May, 2002.
I don't know the process for what happens on the east and north sides, so I havn't yet put that info up. The RAT Team is trained at a minimum to be able to climb Grade II, Class 2. Many of our members are trained for much harder routes. We can scrub at any time conditions become too dangerous. This may sound harsh, but my safety comes first and foremost, then my partners, then my teams. Yes, PMR does have ready teams on the mountain on most weekends, and sometimes during the week. They are a great resource, and we are quite happy to work with them. Here at AMR, we like to say we access the patient, then wait for others to come rescue us and the patient. I have noted and corrected the article in regards to the crash date. And I will continue to update the article as more information becomes available to me. If you have info about the crag rats and Hood River Sheriff, please forward it to me in a PM so I can make the updates.
This is a very good article to start out the new version of SummitPost. I was curious to see what type of stuff people would post and I think your article makes a very nice example of an applicable/interesting/well-written article for future posters. Thanks.
Most of the resources are volunteer. AMR's Reach And Treat team members are already on shift as ambulance providers, and are payed by AMR through the SAR event. They do not charge for rescue, however, they do charge you to be transported in the ambulance if you need it. I believe if you are found to be negligent, you can be charged for your rescue, but i'm not positive on this. I know you can be fined for climbing without either a cell phone or Mountain Locator Unit. We are very lucky to have so many volunteers willing to drop everything to help others.
As a volunteer firefighter, I deal with RAT crews on a regular basis. I don't get up on the technical routes anymore, but I have seen them in action on many backcountry rescues. They are great guys with great skills, and climbers are lucky to have them as a resource in case of emergency.
dkantola - Feb 13, 2006 3:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Nice articleInteresting, but you didn't mention the Hood River County sheriff, the Crag Rats, or what happens on the east side. Another question: are the AMR people technically qualified to reach somebody anywhere on the mountain? Also, on nice days PMR people are sometimes already on the mountain, recognizably attired in PMR-logoed outerwear and equipped with radios tuned to SAR frequencies.
Correction: the helicopter crash happened in May, 2002.
ReachandTreat - Feb 14, 2006 4:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice articleI don't know the process for what happens on the east and north sides, so I havn't yet put that info up. The RAT Team is trained at a minimum to be able to climb Grade II, Class 2. Many of our members are trained for much harder routes. We can scrub at any time conditions become too dangerous. This may sound harsh, but my safety comes first and foremost, then my partners, then my teams. Yes, PMR does have ready teams on the mountain on most weekends, and sometimes during the week. They are a great resource, and we are quite happy to work with them. Here at AMR, we like to say we access the patient, then wait for others to come rescue us and the patient. I have noted and corrected the article in regards to the crash date. And I will continue to update the article as more information becomes available to me. If you have info about the crag rats and Hood River Sheriff, please forward it to me in a PM so I can make the updates.
Thanks,
Jesse
Andy - Feb 13, 2006 7:11 pm - Voted 9/10
Nice Work!This is a very good article to start out the new version of SummitPost. I was curious to see what type of stuff people would post and I think your article makes a very nice example of an applicable/interesting/well-written article for future posters. Thanks.
jdavies212 - Feb 23, 2006 5:12 am - Hasn't voted
$Amazing amount of resources, effort and manpower. Who pays?
ReachandTreat - Feb 24, 2006 8:26 am - Hasn't voted
Re: $Most of the resources are volunteer. AMR's Reach And Treat team members are already on shift as ambulance providers, and are payed by AMR through the SAR event. They do not charge for rescue, however, they do charge you to be transported in the ambulance if you need it. I believe if you are found to be negligent, you can be charged for your rescue, but i'm not positive on this. I know you can be fined for climbing without either a cell phone or Mountain Locator Unit. We are very lucky to have so many volunteers willing to drop everything to help others.
firewriter - Jul 29, 2012 7:16 pm - Voted 8/10
RAT teams RockAs a volunteer firefighter, I deal with RAT crews on a regular basis. I don't get up on the technical routes anymore, but I have seen them in action on many backcountry rescues. They are great guys with great skills, and climbers are lucky to have them as a resource in case of emergency.