Overview of the Rescue System
Outdoor rescue teams are the only volunteer element within the outdoor industry chain
Currently, in the main ranking of outdoor organizations, commercial entities dominate, while rescue teams are largely overlooked.
The Essence of Rescue Teams
The Team Structure of Rescue Teams
Core Leaders
Team Members — Frontline Members and Peripheral Members
Equipment — Various Types of Gear
Training
Technical Expertise — Advanced Rescue Skills
Outdoor rescue teams are the only volunteer element within the outdoor industry chain
Currently, in the main ranking of outdoor organizations, commercial entities dominate, while rescue teams are largely overlooked.
The Essence of Rescue Teams
The Team Structure of Rescue Teams
Core Leaders
Team Members — Frontline Members and Peripheral Members
Equipment — Various Types of Gear
Training
Technical Expertise — Advanced Rescue Skills
As an extension of the rescue system, rescue teams currently also undertake some non-rescue tasks, such as:
Rescue Teams and the Spirit of Volunteerism
Rescue Teams and Civic Consciousness
Rescue Teams and Mountaineering & Outdoor Sports
Rescue Teams and the Specialized Tourism Industry
Rescue Teams and Disaster Reduction
Rescue Teams and Public Welfare
Rescue Teams and Public Education
Building Rescue Teams
Organizational Structure of Rescue Teams
Human Resource Management of Rescue Teams
Recruitment of Rescue Team Members
Management of Rescue Team Members
Training of Rescue Team Members
Motivation of Rescue Team Members
Equipment Configuration for Rescue Teams
Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Medical Equipment
Personal Equipment
Communication Devices
Positioning Equipment and Data
Thoughts on Equipment: Should Rescue Teams Have the Best Gear?
Rescue Team Operation Procedures
1. Activate the Rescue Action Plan
2. Initiate the Rescue Process – Assembly and Search Operations
3. Develop a Rescue Action Plan
4. Division of Responsibilities During Rescue Operations
5. Collaboration with External Forces During Rescue Operations
6. Medical Support
7. Personal Safety of Rescue Team Members During Operations
8. Publicity During and After Rescue Operations
9. Material Recovery
10. Finance
11. Summary and Recognition
Outdoor Rescue Team Action Guidelines
Conduct Public Awareness Campaigns on Safety
Objective:
Educate the public on outdoor safety to prevent risks at the source
Actions:
Distribute Rescue Contact Cards – Xinjiang Mountaineering Friends Rescue Team
400 Rescue Hotline – Green Field Rescue Team
Compile Safety Manuals – Mobile Version – One Foundation Rescue Alliance
Set Up Rescue Signage – Red Bull Rescue Signage
Rescue Fundraising Methods
Outdoor Safety Training – Green Field Rescue Team
Website, Weibo, and WeChat Promotion
Weibo and WeChat Registration – Xinjiang Mountaineering Friends Rescue Team
Mandatory Risk Assessment – In Collaboration with Portal Websites
Outdoor Rescue Operations
Objectives:
Maintain an elite rescue team that works in close cooperation with local fire special services, medical teams, public security authorities, and government agencies to undertake rescue missions for mountaineering, hiking, exploration, and special interest tourism.
Actions:
Alpine Rescue Primarily carried out by professional rescuers
Mountain Hiking Rescue Mainly supported by volunteers
Tourist Attraction Rescue In partnership with tourist attractions
Vehicle Rescue
Urban Comprehensive Rescue Example: Hong Kong High Angle Rescue Team
Collaboration between Rescue Teams and Clubs/Leaders
Objectives:
Through deep collaboration with clubs, integrate rescue and safety concepts into mainstream outdoor activities.
Actions:
50% of core team members come from local outdoor club leaders, with priority given to recruiting certified leaders.
The remaining team members are volunteers.
Establish a duty club model where the most reputable local outdoor clubs take on regular on-duty responsibilities.
Collaboration between Rescue Teams and Outdoor Sports Websites
Objectives:
Through collaboration with outdoor websites, stay updated on front-line activity trends. Leverage the influence of these websites to expand the reach of rescue and safety awareness.
Lvyeh (Green Field) Model
Little Sheep Legion Model
Shenzhen Model
Achieved Effects:
Implement mandatory risk assessments
Require public disclosure of outdoor activity information when posting on public platforms
Develop a coordinated response system among rescue teams
Objectives:
Achieve networking among rescue teams across different cities
Actions:
Establish rescue squads in various cities centered around provincial capitals, and create a coordinated response mechanism.
Maintenance and development of the volunteer system within the rescue team
Objective:
Maintain the volunteer spirit of the rescue system
Actions:
The rescue team is composed of volunteers
Maintain a minimal amount of rescue supplies and even fewer rescue funds ? Xinjiang Mountain Friends Rescue Team
Implement necessary incentive measures Shenzhen Rescue Team
Rescue teams and public welfare initiatives
Objective:
Leverage the role of the rescue team in broader social contexts through participation in public welfare activities
Actions:
Why should mountain rescue teams engage in public welfare initiatives?
Which public welfare initiatives should they participate in?
Volunteer rescue is a reflection of civic social responsibility and a hallmark of a civilized society
Rescue teams and government departments
Objective:
Actively seek support and cooperation from government departments to play a greater role through government resources.
Actions:
Volunteer associations
Seismological bureaus
Sports administration departments
Tourism departments and tourist attractions
Other segments of the outdoor industry chain: brands, retailers, clubs, youth hostels
Rescue teams and the tourism industry
Objective:
Collaborate with tourist attractions to establish on-site rescue teams, serve specialized tourism, and promote the spirit of volunteering and safety awareness within scenic areas.
Actions:
Cooperatively establish outdoor rescue teams at tourist attractions
Cooperative training
Typical rescue teams of the One Foundation Rescue Alliance
Beijing Green Field Rescue Team
Xinjiang Mountaineering Friends Rescue Team
Shenzhen Mountain Rescue Team
Henan Outdoor Rescue Team
……
Rescue Teams and the Spirit of Volunteerism
Rescue Teams and Civic Consciousness
Rescue Teams and Mountaineering & Outdoor Sports
Rescue Teams and the Specialized Tourism Industry
Rescue Teams and Disaster Reduction
Rescue Teams and Public Welfare
Rescue Teams and Public Education
Building Rescue Teams
Organizational Structure of Rescue Teams
Human Resource Management of Rescue Teams
Recruitment of Rescue Team Members
Management of Rescue Team Members
Training of Rescue Team Members
Motivation of Rescue Team Members
Equipment Configuration for Rescue Teams
Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment
Medical Equipment
Personal Equipment
Communication Devices
Positioning Equipment and Data
Thoughts on Equipment: Should Rescue Teams Have the Best Gear?
Rescue Team Operation Procedures
1. Activate the Rescue Action Plan
2. Initiate the Rescue Process – Assembly and Search Operations
3. Develop a Rescue Action Plan
4. Division of Responsibilities During Rescue Operations
5. Collaboration with External Forces During Rescue Operations
6. Medical Support
7. Personal Safety of Rescue Team Members During Operations
8. Publicity During and After Rescue Operations
9. Material Recovery
10. Finance
11. Summary and Recognition
Outdoor Rescue Team Action Guidelines
Conduct Public Awareness Campaigns on Safety
Objective:
Educate the public on outdoor safety to prevent risks at the source
Actions:
Distribute Rescue Contact Cards – Xinjiang Mountaineering Friends Rescue Team
400 Rescue Hotline – Green Field Rescue Team
Compile Safety Manuals – Mobile Version – One Foundation Rescue Alliance
Set Up Rescue Signage – Red Bull Rescue Signage
Rescue Fundraising Methods
Outdoor Safety Training – Green Field Rescue Team
Website, Weibo, and WeChat Promotion
Weibo and WeChat Registration – Xinjiang Mountaineering Friends Rescue Team
Mandatory Risk Assessment – In Collaboration with Portal Websites
Outdoor Rescue Operations
Objectives:
Maintain an elite rescue team that works in close cooperation with local fire special services, medical teams, public security authorities, and government agencies to undertake rescue missions for mountaineering, hiking, exploration, and special interest tourism.
Actions:
Alpine Rescue Primarily carried out by professional rescuers
Mountain Hiking Rescue Mainly supported by volunteers
Tourist Attraction Rescue In partnership with tourist attractions
Vehicle Rescue
Urban Comprehensive Rescue Example: Hong Kong High Angle Rescue Team
Collaboration between Rescue Teams and Clubs/Leaders
Objectives:
Through deep collaboration with clubs, integrate rescue and safety concepts into mainstream outdoor activities.
Actions:
50% of core team members come from local outdoor club leaders, with priority given to recruiting certified leaders.
The remaining team members are volunteers.
Establish a duty club model where the most reputable local outdoor clubs take on regular on-duty responsibilities.
Collaboration between Rescue Teams and Outdoor Sports Websites
Objectives:
Through collaboration with outdoor websites, stay updated on front-line activity trends. Leverage the influence of these websites to expand the reach of rescue and safety awareness.
Lvyeh (Green Field) Model
Little Sheep Legion Model
Shenzhen Model
Achieved Effects:
Implement mandatory risk assessments
Require public disclosure of outdoor activity information when posting on public platforms
Develop a coordinated response system among rescue teams
Objectives:
Achieve networking among rescue teams across different cities
Actions:
Establish rescue squads in various cities centered around provincial capitals, and create a coordinated response mechanism.
Maintenance and development of the volunteer system within the rescue team
Objective:
Maintain the volunteer spirit of the rescue system
Actions:
The rescue team is composed of volunteers
Maintain a minimal amount of rescue supplies and even fewer rescue funds ? Xinjiang Mountain Friends Rescue Team
Implement necessary incentive measures Shenzhen Rescue Team
Rescue teams and public welfare initiatives
Objective:
Leverage the role of the rescue team in broader social contexts through participation in public welfare activities
Actions:
Why should mountain rescue teams engage in public welfare initiatives?
Which public welfare initiatives should they participate in?
Volunteer rescue is a reflection of civic social responsibility and a hallmark of a civilized society
Rescue teams and government departments
Objective:
Actively seek support and cooperation from government departments to play a greater role through government resources.
Actions:
Volunteer associations
Seismological bureaus
Sports administration departments
Tourism departments and tourist attractions
Other segments of the outdoor industry chain: brands, retailers, clubs, youth hostels
Rescue teams and the tourism industry
Objective:
Collaborate with tourist attractions to establish on-site rescue teams, serve specialized tourism, and promote the spirit of volunteering and safety awareness within scenic areas.
Actions:
Cooperatively establish outdoor rescue teams at tourist attractions
Cooperative training
Typical rescue teams of the One Foundation Rescue Alliance
Beijing Green Field Rescue Team
Xinjiang Mountaineering Friends Rescue Team
Shenzhen Mountain Rescue Team
Henan Outdoor Rescue Team
……