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The document provides comprehensive guidance for clubs affiliated with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), covering various aspects of climbing and mountaineering activities. It includes sections on participation statements, risk management, leadership responsibilities, equal opportunities, young members' involvement, qualifications and training, insurance details, liability issues, equipment maintenance, hut management, transport guidelines, mountain rescue protocols, and climbing wall usage. The document emphasizes the importance of safety, environmental conservation, and responsible behavior among club members while participating in outdoor activities.

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Who pays for mountain rescue?

We need funding for training, equipment, insurance and other running costs to be able to provide the life-saving service. 1 in 5 rescues are funded by the volunteer team members themselves, who as well as giving their time, often provide their own equipment and pay their own petrol to attend training and rescues.

How to become a mountain rescuer?

In general, this job requires a combination of medical knowledge, emergency management skills, outdoor survival skills, and leadership abilities. You should be able to use all of your employers rescue equipment, such as a backboard when dealing with a spinal injury.

What are the benefits of mountain rescue?

Whats in it for your volunteer? There are many benefits for your volunteer: New skills such as search management, navigation, first aid and medical response, specialised equipment experience, event organisation, fundraising, marketing, community and public relations skills.

How much does mountain rescue cost?

In almost all circumstances in the U.S. and Canada, search and rescue is free. There are a few reasons for this: Most SAR teams are volunteers who help stricken hikers as a public service and cover the vast majority of their gear, training, and transportation themselves.

Do mountain rescue get paid?

Support team members are expected to have significant hill walking experience. DO I GET PAID? WHAT WILL IT COST ME? It is entirely voluntary and unpaid work.

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How does mountain rescue work?

Mountain Rescue teams sometimes evacuate casualties from remote or difficult to access terrain. Mountain Rescue Team members are all volunteers who live close to, or within, a specified catchment of the team area. They can be called out at any time of day or night to help with rescue or search activities.

How many mountain rescue teams are there in the UK?

On call 24/7: 365 days of the year: Whatever the weather There are 47 volunteer mountain rescue teams and eight regional bodies in England and Wales, across eight geographical areas.

What does the British Mountaineering Council do?

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is the national representative body for hill walking, climbing and mountaineering in England and Wales, and is also the national governing body for competition climbing. The BMC have established themselves as leaders in environmental sustainability in sport.

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