Ski Patrol

 

Ski Apache Patrol Home Page

 

 

 To the Ski Apache National Ski Patrol 

“Where We Make a Difference”.

Our organization consists of a great group of fun loving, dedicated people.  This venture, which you are about to embark on, may change your life ….it did mine.   I joined in 1975 and have been an avid patroller ever since.  Like anything else in life you will get out of ski patrolling just what you put into patrolling.  However, the rewards of patrolling can be far greater than the time and money spent.  It is that “reward’ that I would like you to experience.

The Ski Patrol at Ski Apache is comprised of both paid professionals and volunteer patrollers.  All of which are active members of the National Ski Patrol and we all report to the same supervisor.

Candidates will first be Auxiliary patrollers and may join our patrol with little or no ski skills and minimal first aid knowledge.  The NSP provides excellent educational courses and instructors are available to train all candidates.  Volunteer patrollers will be given a work ticket to ski anytime they sign on at the area to work.  They can work any day of the week.

Auxiliary Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill guests, but may not transport guests off the hill/slope; may help lead training and education activities. Skiing skills helpful but not always mandatory. Snowboarders can Auxiliary Patrollers but cannot be a Patroller. (see below.)

Patroller - A person who provides emergency care to injured or ill area guests ; also may be responsible for a wide variety of area safety activities. (A skiing  position).

Associate Member - An individual who has a need or desire to take National Ski Patrol courses and be associated with the National Ski Patrol. An associate shall not perform any ski patrolling duties at Ski Apache.

Pro Patrol : Employment as a paid patroller requires a strong ski skill and EMT status or prior completion of the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care course.  Both full time and part time patrollers are used to fill area needs. Pay is commensurate with industry standards depending on applicant’s experience and skill level.  Pro Patrollers can work any day of the week.

The following information will help you  to make a decision to become a member of the Ski Apache Patrol or not.  Persons interested in joining the patrol please fill out the application on page 2 and  Check your interest in the Paid Professional or Volunteer status. We will then contact you about the rest of the process.

SKI APACHE NATIONAL SKI PATROL

2005-2006 Season

 

Thank you for your interest in Ski Apache Ski Patrol. The following information is about the requirements for membership.

1.      Complete the Winter Emergency Care course given by the National Ski Patrol Systems.  This course consist of two parts. One is a self paced course with a workbook that requires considerable time and study (probably 200 hours).  The second part is a hands on practical application training session.  Cost $124.  An OEC manual and study book will be shipped as soon as you register and pay for the course.  The cost covers books, registration and shipping.

2.       Complete CPR Course from the American Red Cross or American Heart.  Provide us a copy of your card.

3.       Join the National Ski Patrol.  Dues about $85 (Includes refresher costs)

4.       THIS IS MANDATORY --Attend the Outdoor Emergency Care Refresher course on October  29, 2005

5.      THIS IS MANDATORY –Attend the OEC Practical on October 30, 2005.  There will be a 100 question test based on the OEC manual and workbook. You must pass the test with 70% to be a candidate this season.  If you cannot attend these sessions you can not be a candidate this season

6.       You will be classified as an Auxiliary and work in the First Aid Room for the First Season.  You will need to have a BLACK jacket or wind breaker to patrol in while skiing.  If you plan to become a Basic Patroller next year, you will have to pass the “On the Hill Test”.

7.       You must spend at least two days in the First Aid Room for on the job training before Dec. 20, 2005..

8.       You will receive a work ticket when you patrol.  The family ticket policy will be explained to you at the Refresher. 

After you complete the above requirements, the following conditions will apply.

1.       Our day starts with “SIGN ON” no later than 8 A.M.

2.       Shifts will be assigned in the First Aid Room based on the amount of time needed to fill the schedule and will vary from 1 to 1 ½ hours usually.

3.       House cleaning duties will also be assigned in the First Aid Room.

4.       We are not released from duty until the “THE MOUNTAIN IS CLEAR” signal is given. This is usually about 5 P.M. If someone is missing, we will stay until they are found.

5.       We are required to patrol 20 days during the season.  Any day you patrol counts toward the 20 day requirement.

As you can see the decision to patrol is a large commitment of time and resources.  Remember your travel and lodging cost must be considered.  Your accountant can advise you on what expenses may be deducted for tax purposes.

 If you decide to join us contact Phil Szenasi at the his address below.   After you send in your fees the training manuals will be shipped to you by UPS.

 

If you have any questions about the Patrol or any of the requirements, please contact:

 

Don Miller                                Dieter Jester                           Phil Szenasi

1417 Cimarron                          5024 Blossom                          2431 E. 17th St.

Odessa, TX 79761               El Paso, TX 79924                      Odessa, TX 79761

432 366-3376                            915 755-7282                               432 366-1334

miller-d@att.net            dieter.jester@us.army.mil      pszenasi@cableone.net  

                                                jesterd@bliss.army.mil

                    (Patrol Home) (Page 2) (Page 3)

                                    

                                

Please Visit the Ruidoso Web Site

 

Hit Counter