Rescue operation domains

General mountain rescue

Is the rescue operation domain where environment is that of the mountain in general. Rescuing includes search, first aid and evacuation of endangered or injured people. Typical examples of this domain are accidents while trekking, canyoning or Nordic skiing. Rescuers, consisting the rescue team, must be experienced mountaineers.

Rescuing at the ski center

Is the domain that is characterized by search for lost skiers, first aid and transport assistance at the well-known skiing center. Other, more challenging operation that can emerge at the skiing site is the need for evacuating people from cabled chairs. In order to fulfill these tasks rescuers must be experienced skiers.

High mountain and rock rescue

Is the domain that includes technically difficult environment of rock, snow and ice. There are special strategies developed for search, approach, help and evacuation of people in need. Rescue team is consisted of experienced climbers, alpinists and best rescuers. Rescue operations in this domain are always accomplished with resources of both rescue squad and climbing departments of the mountaineering association.

Cave rescue

Is the domain of natural and artificial caves and pits. This domain is probably the most demanding one. The ultimate rescue challenge is the need for cave-diving. Rescue team in this segment is always consisted of experienced speleologists, scuba divers with cave experience and specially trained rescuers. Rescue operations are carried out by maximum engagement of rescue squad, speleological department and scuba diving clubs (if applicable).

Urban rescue

Is domain of rescue operation that is qualified by either some natural calamity or high building disasters. Constant attributes of rescue operation in this domain are: usage of rope rescue techniques, rather large number of endangered or injured people and full engagement of all potentials including civil and military services and specialized mountaineering departments.