Volunteer search & rescue · Since 1958
Tacoma Mountain Rescue
TMR is a high angle and technical terrain Search & Rescue (SAR) unit. Expert volunteer SAR mountaineers, on call 24/7/365 for police, sheriff’s departments and national parks throughout Washington State.
The first call & last resort
Mountain Rescue are the first call & last resort for help in the highest, most remote and most dangerous wilderness terrain. Our skilled team of volunteer mountaineers are regularly called on by the State Emergency Management Department to leave work & family to save lives 24/7/365.
Founded in 1958
TMR was founded in 1958 and is a founding member of the national Mountain Rescue Association, which now represents over 95 teams across the United States and Canada.
Advanced Life Support
TMR is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider that can give full scope medical care to patients in the backcountry, with emergency physicians and paramedics on the team. We are building a network of wilderness-trained physicians along the west coast of WA.
Always free of charge
TMR is a 501(c)(3) registered charity and volunteer organization. Our services are always free — TMR does not charge for rescue. We can only continue this work through your support for equipment, training & supplies.
Tacoma Mountain Rescue is a charity
TMR is a 100% volunteer run 501(c)(3) charity with 0% admin costs. Please donate online today or contact us about partnering and business sponsorship opportunities. On behalf of the next lives saved – thank you!
Latest news
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Overnight Rescue on the Pacific Crest Trail
Friday night, TMR was called to Lewis County after a Garmin inReach SOS came in from a man in his 20s at about 7,000…
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Rockfall Danger Reminder
“Early Sunday, July 19, 2026, Mount Rainier National Park responded to an incident involving rockfall on the Disappointment Cleaver climbing route at approximately 11,600…
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Overnight High-Angle Rope Rescue
TMR team, including our ER Doc, responded to a 1am call for high angle rope rescue.
Our supporters
As a charity, every year we rely on the generosity of others to fund the gear and training that keep us ready to get to you on the mountain when you need us. We thank all of our individual donors and our major sponsors for making it possible.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians
An amazing group responsible for much of our life-saving equipment, search vehicles, gear, and operational funding.
The Ben Cheney Foundation
A long time supporter of Tacoma Mountain Rescue, the foundation has provided funds for both of our Rescue trucks.
Outdoor Research
Thanks to Seattle based Outdoor Research for the great gear and great discounts you give TMR unit members.
