E20 - What is MRA?
MRA (Mountain Rescue Association) is an organization of teams dedicated to saving lives through rescue and mountain safety education founded in 1959 by a group of mountaineers near Mt Hood in Portland, OR. Today MRA is made up of over 90 teams consisting of over 3,000 members. In this episode Doug McCall (President), Monty Bell (Statistics Chair), John McKently and Doug McElmury discuss the history of the MRA, some of what they do as an organization and where the organization is headed in the future.
CMC Podcast · Doug McElmury, Monty Bell, John McKently, Doug McCall
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Show Notes
0:24 Doug McCall Introduction
2:09 Monty Bell Introduction
3:51 John McKently Introduction
5:20 History of the MRA
10:45 What is the accreditation process for the MRA?
18:27 Reaccreditation
19:40 What training opportunities are offered through the MRA?
23:40 California reaccreditation
31:17 MRA statistics program
38:35 MRA Basecamp online outdoor education
42:37 Medical protocols
45:37 Medical communication resources
46:55 What's next for the future of the MRA?
54:35 Closing thoughts
Links:
MRA website: https://mra.org/
MRA Mission Database: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6b84b11fc6eb495ea518ee964b79f712/
MRA Education Basecamp: http://training.mra.org/
YouTube Channel // MRA Third Thursdays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2Fnsp_xZ6OrcKQgQRX2Pg
MRA Annual Spring Conference: https://mraconference.org/
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- Many of the activities discussed in this podcast pose a very substantial risk of serious injury or death.
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- Technical rescue, rappelling, climbing and the training involved are very hazardous activities. Each situation has its own unique conditions and must be evaluated by those present. Effective risk management comes from experience, proper training and good personal judgment.
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