Hermon Mountain Ski Patrol

Hermon Mountain

Hermon Mountain

Hermon Mountain

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This episode is dedicated to a fellow ski patroller we lost to suicide. If the insights shared here help even one person find hope, then his passing may serve to save another life.

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What you need to make a difference. This podcast is dedicated to my fellow patroller, Ryan Mick. The story of what you need to make a difference in those first minutes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YcvLpQOm-hiR_iJjHMf7fN7hqYePXNBi/view?usp=drive_link What you need for equipment to be able to take action. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pwc8VdgcqdHjzno8toYxxnotAXepj8wx/view?usp=drive_link Shor...

This document outlines the  Sustainable Leadership framework  at Hermon Mountain Ski Patrol (HMSP), emphasizing that effective leadership stems from  intention rather than just tradition . The framework provides a structured approach for defining, supporting, and growing leadership roles, building upon the success of the  Hill Captain position  as a model. It aims to provide  clarity, mentorship,...

This document outlines the essential procedures and skills for outdoor emergency patient care , specifically adhering to the National Ski Patrol's Critical Performance Indicators and the OEC 6th Edition guidelines.  It details a structured approach to patient assessment , encompassing scene evaluation, primary and secondary assessments, history taking, vital sign monitoring, treatment, transpo...

This document offers ski patrollers and mountain staff  evidence-based guidance  for  identifying and managing suspected concussions  in a snow sports environment. It details  risk factors and red flag symptoms , alongside  on-slope evaluation methods  using tools like the Maddocks Questions and CRT5. The guide stresses  immediate removal from activity and medical referral  for symptomatic individ...

AirFlare is presented as a novel safety technology transforming smartphones into multi-layered rescue tools for outdoor enthusiasts and SAR professionals.  It utilizes GPS, beacon technology, and peer-to-peer capabilities for efficient rescues, even without cellular coverage.  Privacy is a key focus, granting users control over data sharing.  The technology includes specialized hardware, like depl...

This guide informs ski patrollers about the critical need for rapid recognition and response to strokes in their line of work. It details how a stroke interrupts brain blood flow, leading to the "BE FAST" symptoms for identification: balance loss, vision issues, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and the urgency of time. The text explains the neurological basis of these...

This guide for ski patrollers outlines various cold weather injuries they may encounter, emphasizing early detection and appropriate initial response.  It differentiates between frostnip, a superficial and reversible condition, and frostbite, a more serious freezing of tissues requiring careful management and potential hospitalization.  The text details the appearance, symptoms, and immediate care...

This document outlines  Hermon Mountain Ski Patrol's protocol for responding to Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) , which are defined as events overwhelming available resources. The protocol is structured around  four core pillars: recognition, triage using the START system, incident command transfer to Hermon Fire Department, and establishing a Unified Command liaison . It details  operational r...

This guide offers crucial information for first responders on identifying opioid overdoses and administering Narcan (naloxone). It explains that Narcan is a safe and legal medication that reverses opioid effects by blocking brain receptors, emphasizing its ease of use, particularly the intranasal spray. The text details the signs of an overdose, step-by-step instructions for Narcan administration...

The NSP Senior Program is a national education and evaluation track designed for patrollers who want to advance their skills, take on leadership roles, and operate confidently in challenging environments. The program is open to alpine, nordic, and auxiliary patrollers , with discipline-specific requirements. Enhance proficiency in skiing/snowboarding and toboggan handling Improve emergency care de...

National Water Safety Congress's "Cold Water Boot Camp USA" YouTube video transcript documents an experiment where eight experienced volunteers were immersed in 45-degree water to understand cold water survival.   Experts like Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht explained the dangers of cold water immersion, highlighting the cold shock response, cold incapacitation, and hypothermia.   The boot cam...

The provided texts focus on  Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht , a Canadian physiologist known as "Professor Popsicle," and his extensive research on the human body's response to  extreme cold . The excerpts from  Amazon.com  detail his book on cold injuries, including prevention, survival, and treatment, highlighting its comprehensive nature and relevance for outdoor enthusiasts and professiona...

This guide provides ski patrollers with a foundational understanding of on-site lower leg injury management.  It outlines crucial skills, emphasizing scene safety, stabilization, and frequent checks of circulation, motor function, and sensation (CMS).  Specific techniques for applying various splints, including quick, airplane, and rigid splints, are described with critical performance indicators...

This compilation of materials comprises a student manual for the IS-0100.c course, providing an introduction to the  Incident Command System (ICS) . Released in March 2025, the manual outlines the  fundamentals of ICS , its  organizational structure , and its role within the broader  National Incident Management System (NIMS) . Lessons cover the  NIMS management characteristics , the  functional a...

This collection of materials serves as a student manual for  IS-0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS 100 , released in March 2025. The manual outlines a  five-lesson course  designed to familiarize students with the  Incident Command System , a nationwide standard for managing incidents of any size or type. The lessons cover topics including a  course overview ,  NIMS...

This compilation of materials comprises a student manual for the IS-0100.c course, providing an introduction to the  Incident Command System (ICS) . Released in March 2025, the manual outlines the  fundamentals of ICS , its  organizational structure , and its role within the broader  National Incident Management System (NIMS) . Lessons cover the  NIMS management characteristics , the  functional a...

This compilation of materials comprises a student manual for the IS-0100.c course, providing an introduction to the  Incident Command System (ICS) . Released in March 2025, the manual outlines the  fundamentals of ICS , its  organizational structure , and its role within the broader  National Incident Management System (NIMS) . Lessons cover the  NIMS management characteristics , the  functional a...

The provided document is a  student manual  for the  IS-0100.c: An Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100  course, released in  March 2025 . This manual outlines  five lessons  covering the  fundamentals of ICS , including its  overview ,  NIMS management characteristics ,  functional areas ,  command and general staff roles , and  application . The course aims to  familiarize studen...

"Ski Sentinels" from Vermont Public provides a comprehensive overview of the National Ski Patrol's history and evolution.  The video transcript traces the organization's origins in the 1930s, inspired by European ski safety practices and driven by the vision of Minnie Dole.  It highlights the early challenges of providing mountain safety, the crucial role of volunteers, and the d...