Individuals wanting to join the team must be accepted as a Support Member before being considered for Full membership. The membership committee of Mountain Rescue-Aspen (MRA) will periodically accept application for new support members on an as needed basis. Applicants for support membership in MRA shall meet the following:

a. Enrolled in or certified in professional rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Medical First Responder (at a minimum), unless licensed to a higher medical standard;

b. Minimum 18 years of age;

Also, the following are recommended for application to support membership:

a. Valid Colorado drivers License;

b. Mountain and/or outdoor experience during the period of at least the last 5 years, including appropriate knowledge and ability to survive the Aspen environment at its worst;

c. Ability to sustain themselves for 48 hours in the field without support in adverse conditions.

Support Membership. The following must be satisfied in order for an applicant to become a support member:

- Attendance at 3 out of 5 consecutive regular meetings of members;
- Determination by the Board of Directors of the overall membership needs and an applicant’s ability to meet those needs;
- Majority vote of the Board of Directors, acting as a membership committee, in favor of support membership;
- Current certification in First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care, EMT-B, or higher and professional CPR;
- Bona fide local telephone and address.