Film tip: Doc 1: Die Bergrettung – Einsatz in den Alpen (Mountain rescue – Operations in the Alps)
Documentary tip: “Mountain Rescue – Operations in the Alps” In this new doc 1, Lisa Gadenstätter ventures into the heart of alpine rescue and is rescued from a crevasse. Experience the gripping stories of mountain rescuers: those who risk their lives for others – and those who owe their rescue to them. When? November 06, […] Film screening: The Volunteers – The story of an extraordinary mountain rescue partnership
Film screening: The Volunteers – The story of an extraordinary mountain rescue partnership The documentary film The Volunteers takes viewers on a journey to the origins and values of mountain rescue. The focus is on the connection between the Tyrol Mountain Rescue Service and the Seattle Mountain Rescue Service in the USA – a partnership […] First Symposium on Tactical Alpine Medicine (TAM)
International elite units met in Tyrol On October 19/20, 2024 a symposium on tactical alpine medicine took place for the first time. This was organized by Mountain Rescue Tyrol together with the 6th Mountain Brigade of the Austrian Armed Forces. International elite units took part in this symposium and were able to network and learn […] Still challenging conditions in the mountains
Still challenging conditions in the mountains The variable weather, the shortening days with the earlier onset of darkness, the cooler temperatures and the snow already lying at medium to higher altitudes require careful tour preparation.The weather will remain unstable over the next few days, with further snowfall expected above 1600 meters. As the summer season […] Mountain Rescue Tyrol reports a record number of rescue-operations in summer 2024. Autumn season starts with a cold snap in the high mountains.
Mountain Rescue Tyrol reports a record number of rescue-operations in summer 2024. Autumn season starts with a cold snap in the high mountains. From June to August 2024, Mountain Rescue Tyrol had to respond to a total of 1,392 missions – more than ever before in one summer. Most of the missions (19%) were in […] Congratulations to 124 new emergency rescuers on successfully completing training!
Congratulations to 124 new emergency rescuers on successfully completing training! 124 new emergency rescuers successfully completed training In the current training season 124 mountain rescuers successfully completed their training. 117 participants completed the basic courses, while a further 7 completed the Alpine and Medic courses on the basis of recognized substitute training (such as police, high […] Honouring dedicated citizens on Women’s Day
Awarding of honours On High Women’s Day, dedicated citizens in Tyrol were honoured for their extraordinary achievements. Several members of Mountain Rescue Tyrol were among those honoured. We congratulate all those honoured and would like to thank all mountain rescuers for their tireless efforts! The following people were honoured by the province of […] Handover of the new vehicles !New emergency vehicles for Mountain Rescue Tyrol!
!New emergency vehicles for Mountain Rescue Tyrol! We are pleased to announce the handover of new emergency vehicles:Scharnitz and Vorderes Stubai: The first two locations to replace their vehicles due to their age.Kramsach: Replacement was necessary here after an accident in 2022.Head office: One vehicle serves as a replacement and test vehicle for all local […] Alpine + Medic further training course
Refresher course Alpine Medic Lucknerhaus: To give our companions in East Tyrol the opportunity not to always have to make the long journey to the Jamtal, this year an Alpine + Medic summer course took place in and around the Lucknerhaus. From 28 to 30 June 2024 we were able to hold an instructive course […] Nostalgia exhibition of Mountain Rescue Tyrol
Location wanted for mountain rescue exhibition! A few years ago, Mountain Rescue Tyrol was given nostalgic items – a collection of rescue tools and equipment used by the alpine rescue service over the last few decades. The objects tell the history and development of the mountain rescue service. One wish is to make the objects […] 
