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Northfield Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol |
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Getting Started First, make sure that you click our patrol and read about us. Then contact any one of our officers to discuss your interest. We’re always glad to talk to prospective patrollers. A mentor will be assigned to guide you through the process, invite you to a patrol meeting, and introduce you to members. The Process Once you’ve decided to join, you’ll fill out an application and pay $53 for national, divisional, regional, and patrol dues. At this point you are a Candidate and considered a member of our patrol. Your name will appear on our official roster from the National Ski Patrol. Now you’re ready to begin your training. Candidate Training Depending on our schedule, you’ll start the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course or Nordic Skills training – or both. We’ll also get you certified in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automatic External Defibrillation Essentials, and Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer. The Nordic Skills phase of training, held mainly out of doors, culminates with on-snow assessment of skiing and survival skills. You become a Basic Patroller when you have successfully completed both programs. Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Course This is taught at the level of an EMT course and uses a textbook which is nearly identical to the EMT “Orange Book”. Mostly indoor classes consist of lectures and frequent hands-on practice in skills development. The 100-hour OEC course has this content:
Challenging OEC If you are a medical professional (EMT, Paramedic, WEMT, RN or MD), you won’t have to take the course. If you’re in this category, speak with a patrol officer. Nordic Training Here you will master outdoors skills necessary in nordic patrolling:
If you’re wondering how much all this training will cost you, just relax. Beyond the initial dues and OEC textbook purchase, the training is provided gratis; it won’t cost you a penny. Candidates are not expected to provide their own equipment, packs, or first aid kits; the patrol will provide the essentials. Once you become a Basic Patroller, you are eligible for substantial discounts. Annual dues paid each fall are reimbursed upon completing the minimum patrolling duties for the season. Expectations Candidates are normally expected to advanced to Basic Patroller by completing their Outdoor Emergency Care and Nordic training within a year. Patrollers shall fulfill training and patrolling requirements each year. The patrol season begins in October with a mandatory weekend of OEC and Nordic skills refreshers. Members are expected to complete ten days of patrolling and training each season, six of which are to be patrol days at Northfield Mountain. Attendance at some Saturday morning training sessions is also required. Membership Benefits
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