Requirements

The BSVSP have the following training and patrol requirements. All Patrollers are required to maintain state and federal licenses. BSVSP patrollers are to be currently certified in CPR and AED protocols. Patroller need to be aware of their continuing education requirements. In the event of certification lapse, BSVSP will terminate all scheduled days and benefits.

The BSSP conducts an Annual Medical Refresher. This is a three day weekend usually in the middle of November. This is a required training session.

Additionally, the BSVSP conducts an Annual On-Hill Refresher. This training session focuses upon operational policies and procedures, mountain operations, lift evacuation, avalanche search and rescue, and various other topics. This is a two day weekend and is the following weekend after medical refresher.

As a first year patroller, you will need to complete the Newbie Skiing and Toboggan handling training sessions. This consists of the first two weekends of December. Here you will learn the basic skills required to run loaded and unloaded sleds. Also, medical scenarios, patient interactions, and on-hill treatment protocols are emphasized.

All members of the BSVSP are required to patrol 16 duty days. These days are yours to select. The day begins at 7:30AM and concludes when the last patroller is off the hill. These days are to be selected according BSVSP scheduling policy.

Skiing, patient care, toboggan handling are the basic skills necessary to this job. Please see this as just that. A job. There are a lot of benefits for doing this, you will meet great people, ski, and have a bunch of fun! Please conduct personal evaluations as to your skills and your weaknesses.

The BSVSP has developed an Annual Ski and Toboggan Refresher program. This includes working with other returning patrollers to refresher your skills on typical terrain. This needs to be completed and documented within your first three days of duty.

Additionally, BSVSP has developed a Continuing Educations Program. Here, all BSVSP patrollers are required to participate in, document completion, and provide proof of completion to a designated list of skills and proficiencies.