Description: On call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the team of 40 volunteers, who live in and around Penrith, respond to those in need at any time of the day.
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The operational members of the Team commit to a rigorous program of training throughout the year, covering casualty care, off-road and ‘blue-light’ driving, radio communications, search management and Swiftwater rescue. We respond to on average 60+ callouts a year and are on call 365 days per year, 24 hours per day.
Want to get involved with Penrith Mountain Rescue Team?
You can join our Operational Team, attending callouts and monthly training, or you get involved with our Friends group who are non-operational Team members who do fundraising, organising events and occasionally getting involved in Team training as ‘Casualties’.