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TMR – the Pioneering Advanced Life Support Mountain Rescue Unit
TMR is a classified ALS provider bringing full scope medical care to our patients in high angle and technical terrain in the Washington wilderness. We have 4 emergency physicians and paramedics working with TMRU, and another with Olympic Mountain Rescue. The goal is to have a network of wilderness trained physicians along the west coast of WA that can also provide mutual aid and improve our advanced medical coverage for all our missions. For more information and to sponsor this groundbreaking program visit www.mountainmedicine.us.
Tacoma Mountain Rescue is a Volunteer Charity.
Because TMR is a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) charity with 0% admin costs we need just $20,000 per year to operate; providing search, rescue & recovery from Mt Adams to Mt Baker and mountain safety education throughout Washington State.
But to keep Tacoma Mountain Rescue running we do need to raise at least $20,000 a year – so we need you! Please donate online today or contact us about business sponsorship. On behalf of the next lives saved – thank you!
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.
Puget Sound Energy
These guys do more than deliver gas and electricity, their assistance in getting a second truck allows us to deliver people to where we are needed.
Outdoor Research
Thanks to Seattle based Outdoor Research for the great gear and great discounts you give TMR unit members.
Wet Coast
Thanks to Wet Coast Brewing Company who support TMR through events held at their wonderful Gig Harbor tasting rooms.
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As a charity, every year we struggle for funds for all the gear and stuff that keeps us ready to get to you on the mountain when you need us.
Tacoma Mountain Rescue Unit
2 days ago
Quiz Time! You are caught in an avalanche (statistically, you are a man in your 20s or 30s who has done some kind of avalanche awareness course);
Q1) What's your survival % after 15 minutes?
Q2) What's your survival % after 120 minutes?
Q3) What's the average time from your friend making a 911 call or pushing SOS for Mountain Rescue until TMR is on the road?
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Recent snowstorms have boosted snowpack on Washington’s mountains but also created more avalanche...
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After a slow and relatively dry start to the season, "We are doing great," a meteorologist said of mountain snowpack.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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I'll play in a guesstimate sense: Q1: pretty likely (>80%?) Q2: nil Q3: 2.5hr (has to go to sheriff's dept, on call, call out, rally) Q4: There's always time for coffee! ... as the wheels screech away... Quiz for you: Why not a fit female? Is it because all the stats are male based?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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3 days ago
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Washington State Legislature
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It's one thing to pass a law and quite another to fund it. Whenever I read language about funds "subject to availability" I worry that the law will be passed but no money will be allocated for it. Anyway, it's a start in the right direction. Funding it will be the crux.
Tacoma Mountain Rescue Unit
4 days ago
TMR were called last night to search for a missing skier. 5 members were ready to head out when the subject was found alive at 0100. This is our 3rd overnight skier SAR mission in 8 weeks. Whether you're at a ski resort or in the back country - small injuries, getting stuck & getting lost happens all the time - and a fun day out quickly becomes a fight for survival. Think about this today; could you survive a night out? What's in your kit? What's in your skillset? What's your plan? It might just save your life this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tacoma Mountain Rescue Unit
4 days ago
Mount Rainier artist, author, guide and a founding member of the Mountain Rescue Association has passed. Berg heil Dee Molenaar. 😥 A legend he will always be. Condolences to his family. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for sharing the sad news. One of the greats of the state
Berg Heil and Godspeed Dee 💔