Mountaineers, ski tourers, alpinists, speleologists, doctors, nurses and dog handlers are all very welcome to join our association.
To become a member of the South Tyrolean Mountain and Cave Rescue Service (C.N.S.A.S.), you must meet the following requirements:
- be an active mountaineer/climber/ski tourer,
- be willing to dedicate your free time to training, drills and operations,
- have knowledge and experience in the following disciplines:
_ Rock climbing
_ Ski touring
_ Glacier/ice climbing
To become a mountain rescuer:
- contact the head of the local branch responsible for your place of residence;
- the local branch head will decide on your admission to the team for a probationary period;
- together with the local branch head, a decision will then be made as to whether and when you will take the entrance exam (1 day summer section + 1 day winter section);
- if you pass the entrance exam, you will be registered as a member and begin the training to become a mountain rescuer;
- Upon passing the final exam, you will achieve the qualification of Mountain Rescuer O.S.A. (Operatore Soccorso Alpino) and become an operational mountain rescuer.
For further information and enquiries, please contact your nearest rescue section or the office of the Regional Management.