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Founded in 1971, BAMRU is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal ID 23-7098709). It was one of the first search and rescue teams in the state of
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team, BAMRU must undergo annual re-accreditation in the following disciplines: Technical Rock Rescue, Snow and Ice Rescue, and
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