With scorching temperatures over 110º returning this weekend there were two mountain rescues of hikers on Saturday.
Most know about the efforts of fire departments on the mountains but there are also civilian groups working to keep people safe.
A one-hour hike can turn into a 12-hour rescue real fast,” said Dave Rossi, a rescue technician for the Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association . The association is used by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to assist in mountain rescues. The sheriff’s office even tasks the rescuers with helicopter rescues
“We provide crew members, typically on the weekends, to staff the helicopter in a rescue specialist capacity where we’re exiting the helicopter and assisting patients on the mountain,” Rossi said.“We do the rope rescue, the high angle rescue, swift water rescue, alpine rescue in snow and ice conditions,” Rossi told ABC15.All the volunteer team members are certified EMTs and they’re always looking for more volunteers to help.The group hosts meetings at 6:30 p.m.
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