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TMR – the Pioneering Advanced Life Support Mountain Rescue Unit
The work of Dr Ben Constance has meant TMR is now 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 Charity.
Because TMR is a 100% volunteer 503(c) charity with 0% admin costs we need just $20,000 per year to operate; providing search, rescue & recovery from Mt Adams, Mt Rainier to Mt Baker and mountain safety education throughout Washington State.
But to keep Tacoma Mountain Rescue running we do need $20,000 – 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.
TMR Latest News & Posts
Our Search and Rescue unit and Everett Mountain Rescue teamed up and spent most of Sunday patrolling the north side of Mount Pilchuck and the area between Bathtub Lakes and the look out. This area has seen many search and rescue missions over the years and unfortunately a couple recoveries. Please carry the ten essentials and enough equipment to spend the night comfortably in freezing weather. Leave a trip plan with a responsible person. If you are not experienced in winter back country travel, please go with someone who is or get some training prior to going. #CommunityFirst
The Skagit County Sheriff's Office has heard there are plans for private searching activities this weekend for overdue hiker/missing person, Rachel Lakoduk. This will interfere with their scheduled Search and Rescue Team making another attempt, specifically they will not be able to send teams into the field because of the increased dangers this could impose. If you know of anyone planning such activities, please advise them against it.
TMR teams are out searching in the Cascades this weekend. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/search-on-for-moses-lake-hiker-who-went-missing-last-week-on-sk...
