STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe the application, use and maintenance of customary patrol equipment

 II.     Define customary patrol duties including sweep, area closures, accident

 III.    investigation and avalanche rescue

 IV.     Describe current lift evacuation methods and procedures

 V.      Discuss current avalanche hazard identification methods and control techniques

 VI.     Apply risk management principles as applied to patrol operations

 VII.    Discuss budget development issues

 VIII.   Discuss management of patrol interface with other agencies, including but not limited to the USFS, local sheriff and search & rescue teams, and air ambulances.

 IX.     Discuss patrol human asset issues

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The history and organization of the National Ski Patrol System

 II.     Snow safety and management

 III.    Patrol procedures

 IV.     Risk management

 V.      Lift evacuation

 VI.     Incident command system

 VII.    Incident investigation procedures

 VIII.   EMS interface

 IX.     Staffing and scheduling

 X       Training and quality management