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Candidate Training

2012-03-12T15:30:35Z

ChrisNiggel:

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol provides training in Mountain Travel and Rescue, Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer, and Introduction to Ski Patrol. These courses are required for candidates new to ski patrolling and recommended for patrollers transferring from other areas.

Joining the Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol requires the following:
* joining the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and paying dues to the patrol
* completing the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course
* completion of a TBSP-instructed NSP Level 1 Avalanche course -or- AIARE Level 1 course
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1 course

In addition:
* You are a proﬁcient backcountry skier or rider (if in doubt about your skier/riding ability, contact patrol@tbsp.org)
* You have gear for single day backcountry tours or are prepared to put together the gear and daypack for single day tours
* You have the time and are committed to completing the course and becoming a TBSP patroller

== Time commitment ==
The candidate training season is a major time commitment.

OEC Candidates have a 15 day commitment their first year. Non-OEC candidates have a 14 day commitment. These days are a mix of classroom and field training days, and days out shadowing our normal patrols. Candidates will be able to sign up for these shadow patrol days on our website tbsp.org after Nov 21, 2011. Candidates who have NSP MTR experience or AIARE or NSP Avalanache Level 1 certification can challenge some of the training days.

The commitment for a full patroller is 8 days per season.

=== OEC Candidates ===
For candidates who complete the National Ski Patrol's Outdoor Emergency Care before their candidate season, the candidate year is 15 days. Candidates become full patrollers at the end of this season with completion of the final. Training days consist of 4 Candidate Patrols, a three-day Basic Mountain Travel and Rescue course (1 classroom, 2 overnight field), a three-day Basic Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer (1 classroom, 2 field days), one OEC Skills clinic, and four days out shadowing our normal patrols.

The dates for the 2011/12 season are (tentative):
* 12/3/2011 Saturday MTR Classroom Session
* 12/4/2011 Sunday Candidate Patrol 1 (Classroom)
* 1/7/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 2
* 1/8/2012 Sunday OEC Clinic
* 1/28/2012 Saturday Avalanche Classroom
* 1/29/2012 Sunday Avalanche Field
* 2/4/2012 Saturday Avalanche Field / Beacons
* 2/11/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 3
* 2/12/2012 Sunday Candidate Patrol 4
* 3/10/2012 Saturday MTR Candidate Overnight
* 3/11/2012 Sunday MTR Candidate Overnight
* 3/31/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 5
* ... Any Four Patrol Days
* 4/14/2012 Saturday Candidate Final

===Transfer Patrollers===

Transfer Patrollers follow the same schedule as OEC candidates, though transfers who have already completed MTR1 or Avi may get approval from the training coordinator to skip redundant trainings.

=== Candidates without OEC ===

Candidates without OEC training are required to have a current certification in two-rescuer CPR
(Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent).

For candidates who begin their candidate training before completing the National Ski Patrol's Outdoor Emergency Care course, their first candidate season consists of 14 training days. Candidates take the OEC course during the fall and complete their training during their second season with the patrol. The second season will consist of eight training and patrol days.

'''First season:'''

* 3-4 Candidate Patrol Days
* Mountain Travel and Rescue (1 day classroom, 2 day overnight)
* Avalanche Level 1 (1 classroom, 2 field days)
* Any four patrol days

'''Off-season:'''
* OEC course

'''Second season:'''

* Operations and On-The-Hill refresher
* OEC Clinic
* Any training days not completed in the first candidate season
* Returning candidate final evaluation
* Patrol Days (at least 5 patrol days)

===Returning Candidates===
The training dates for returning candidates for 2011/12 are:
* 12/10/2011 Saturday On-The-Hill Refresher
* 1/7/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 2
* 1/8/2012 Sunday OEC Clinic
* TBD Saturday Returning Candidate Final
* ... Any Five Patrol Days!

== About the training ==

=== Mountain Travel and Rescue ===
* Map and Compass Exercises
** Dead reckoning
** Map and Compass skills
** Route planning and finding
* GPS
* Low angle rope rescue
* Knots
* Winter survival
* Leadership

=== Introduction to TBSP / Candidate Patrols ===

* TBSP history, goals, and responsibilities: Familiarity with each of our primary patrol areas; Radio protocols.
* Morning patrol meeting and checkout: Care and use of radios; Care and use of TBSP group gear.
* Evening patrol meeting, equipment care.
* Mountain Travel and Rescue: Navigation with map, compass, and GPS; Personal gear, health, survival, and interactions with the public; Route planning & risk management.
* Patient Access Rope System.
* Avalanche aware travel tactics/techniques.
* Backcountry Skiing/Riding Skills.
* Toboggan training: Patient Packaging, Hypo-wrap; Static and dynamic toboggan transportation (up, down, and cross-hill); Care and handling of Cascade and Hegg toboggans; Construction and use of the Brooks Range sled.
* TBSP Patrol Modules: Field repairs; Megamid patient pitch; Trauma & airway modules.
* Familiarity with backcountry & car caches.
* Major incident handling and coordination; Familiarity with the incident command system(ICS).

=== NSP Avalanche Lev 1 ===
* Beacon Searches
* Probe searches / guidon cord
* Safe travel in backcountry terrain.
* Route selection
* Hasty pits
* Snow Surveys
* Hazard analysis

TBSP Introduction

2012-03-12T15:27:10Z

ChrisNiggel:

The Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service provides information and assistance for backcountry travelers in the Tahoe National Forest and Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest. TBSP also provides community education, basic and advanced avalanche and mountain travel/rescue training for ski patrollers, and winter Search and Rescue services in Northern California. Join us on patrol!

=== Where and when we patrol ===
Most of our patrolling takes place in California's Tahoe National Forest in the Castle Peak area north of Donner Summit and on the Pacific Crest Trail. It's the most popular destination that we patrol, not just among backcountry skiers and snowboarders, but also a fair number of snowshoers on their way to spend the day or overnight at the Sierra Club's [http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/lodges/huts/grubb.asp Peter Grubb Hut]. Our primary patrol destination in Nevada is the Tahoe Meadows area and its neighboring wilderness zones near Mount Rose, high above Incline Village and with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. Other Tahoe National Forest destinations are various corniced ridges and traverses adjacent to the popular local ski resorts of Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Sugar Bowl. Read more about our [[02. Areas Patrolled|Patrol Areas]] in the Patrol Manual.
[[Image:Emptyday.jpg|thumb|right|Another day on patrol in the Tahoe National Forest.]]

The [http://beacon.tbsp.org/events/pub TBSP patrol season] is more than 40 weekend days from mid-December through mid-April. All patrol days are on weekends, with a few three-day weekends on federal holidays. A typical patrol day begins at 8:30am and ends before sunset (about 5:00pm).

=== HOW TO JOIN ===

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic winter backcountry lovers to join the patrol. TBSP is in search of folks willing to learn a new set of skills or two, while spending their weekends serving skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers that venture out into the mountains of northern Lake Tahoe. We invite anyone interested in learning more about backcountry ski patrolling to join us on a [[SkiAlong]] this season. Keep an eye out for our trail head signs and white crosses the next time you're out earning your turns!

Prospective candidates should sign up for an [http://oectools.org Outdoor Emergency Care] course in their area. The classes are usually held at different times of the year, from late spring to late November, however enrollment capacity is limited and it is strongly suggested that people sign up as soon as the course is announced.

To request a SkiAlong, please fill out the form at [http://www.tbsp.org/skialong www.tbsp.org/skialong]

== Patrol Requirements ==

Patrollers are required to participate in a total of (10) days a year, which includes a fall OEC/Operations refresher (two days), a one-day On-the-hill refresher in December, and seven additional days of regular patrol duty. All these days are on weekends. Many members put in additional days simply because they enjoy the experience. Others get patrol day credit whenever they help as an instructor on a training day. Incentives and/or prizes are often awarded to those who volunteer extra days.

New candidates must satisfy the following requirements to attain patroller status. The minimum commitment is 12 days the first year, and 8 days during subsequent seasons, in addition to the 120 hour OEC course.

# Successful completion of the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course, a comprehensive first aid course developed by the National Ski Patrol (NSP) specifically for ski patrollers and other outdoor rescuers.
# Current certification in two-rescuer CPR (American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or American Heart Association equivalent).
# NSP Avalanche Level 1 for the Professional Rescuer or AIARE Avalanche Level 1 and participation in TBSP Field days (3 days).
# NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue, Level 1. (3 days: 1 classroom, 2 overnight snowcamping).
# NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol for TBSP (1 classroom and 4 patrol days, including at least 16 hours of backcountry OEC skill enhancements and instruction in TBSP policies and protocols).
# Be a patroller in Good Standing, i.e. signed up for the appropriate number of days. This will require between 1 and 5 days spent shadowing a regular patrol during your candidate year.
# Successful completion of the final candidate skills evaluation on the snow.

Candidates without OEC are encouraged to join the patrol and may get their certifications in Avalanche and MTR prior to taking the OEC course. The OEC Courses fill up quickly, and you are encouraged to sign up for OEC in the early spring.

=== Medical and Training Requirements ===

# All candidates must pass the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course taught by volunteer National Ski Patrol instructors. This course is taught in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento Area, the Reno/Lake Tahoe area and Modesto each year at various times from June through November. Fees range anywhere from $60 to $450. Starting the year after you complete the OEC course, you must attend an annual OEC refresher each fall hosted by our patrol. Normally, there is no charge for these refreshers.
# Candidates who are currently certified EMTs, paramedics, nurses, or doctors may be able to "challenge" the OEC course but must still take the practical course final. More information on this course challenge may be provided.
# All candidates must be certified in two-rescuer CPR (American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association equivalent). Appropriate CPR courses are sometimes offered in conjunction with OEC courses, but not always. However, suitable courses are available through your local chapter of the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. These certifications must be renewed annually (typically a 4-hour course) and there is a fee.
# Four of the training days are devoted to OEC training in the snow, during which the principles learned in the OEC course are applied in realistic conditions, on the snow. Candidates learn TBSP-specific OEC skills such as a webbing-strapped backboard and use of a Kendrick Traction Device (KTD).
# As a candidate, you are required to take the NSP Basic Avalanche and Basic Mountaineering courses, both of which are taught by TBSP. Upon completion, you will receive NSP certification in these two disciplines. In Basic Avalanche training you will attend classroom and field sessions in which you will learn snow science and avalanche fundamentals, dig snow pits and use transceivers or beacons. In Basic Mountaineering training (which for TBSP's purposes includes material beyond the NSP requirements), you will attend classroom and field sessions including a mandatory overnight in the snow. Topics include emergency fire building and shelter construction, use of white-gas stoves, use of map and compass and map coordinate systems, radio communications, construction and use of rescue toboggans, low-angle rope rescue techniques, field repairs of equipment, knots, helicopter procedures, limited search and rescue techniques, equipment cache utilization, and incident leadership. The Basic Avalanche and Basic Mountaineering training days are partially combined, for a total of eight days, of which 1½ are in a classroom and 6½ are in the field.
# By the time you are fully trained, you should be able to competently handle any backcountry emergency. The one-day, scenario-based, final OEC examination on the snow, which all candidates must complete successfully to become patrollers, will require you to use most of the skills learned in your training.

=== Skiing Ability ===

Candidates must be able to ski proficiently at a strong intermediate or better level on backcountry equipment (telemark, backcountry touring, or randonee) in a variety of conditions. For freeheel skiers, a strong telemark turn is desirable but not required. We patrol in both intermediate and advanced backcountry terrain, and candidates will be assigned to terrain matched to their skiing ability. A ski test will be held in the spring prior to, or the winter of their candidate year to assess all candidates' abilities. We are now beginning to accept backcountry snowboarders as candidates, based on ability and experience level. Snowboarders will be required to be in very good physical condition, as they must be able to keep reasonable pace with ski-bound patrollers on climbs and on the flats while on snowshoes or short skis. Proficiency requirements are defined in the Patrol Manual [[Appendix E: Proficiency Requirements]].

=== Required Equipment ===

Required personal equipment is defined in the Patrol Manual [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

The following types of equipment can be used for patrolling:
* Metal-edge skis with fitted skins and either a sturdy freeheel binding, randonee binding, or alpine binding and freeheel adapter (e.g. “alpine trekker”)
** NNN-BC bindings and/or fishscale skis are strongly discouraged
* Snowboarders must bring snowshoes, short x/c skis, or “Split-Decision” type snowboards in conjunction with ski poles for moving while on flats or uphills. No walking or postholing in snowboard boots alone is allowed.
* Poles, preferably adjustable-length, ideally convertible to a probe; required for both skiers and snowboarders

=== Dues and Candidate Fees ===

TBSP patrollers pay annual membership dues. For the 2009-2010 season, these dues are $92.00. Dues can be paid online at http://www.skipatrol.org/dues/tbsp. Instructions to pay by check are posted there as well.

In their first season, candidates must pay an additional fee. This training fee of $160 covers the Avalanche and Mountain Travel & Rescue instruction and texts, the use or purchase of TBSP Patroller's Manual, a training equipment use fee, and a patroller's pin which will be awarded upon successful completion of candidate training and service. All fees are due by November 10 2009, prior to the season start. There is a late registration fee of $10 assessed after this date. Upon receipt of the payment, candidates are sent the manual and training texts in preparation for the fall training courses.

Candidates who sign up after November 10 are invited to come along for shadow patrol days but may not be invited to all trainings.

== Benefits ==

TBSP Patrollers are entitled to certain benefits, including medical coverage and equipment discounts.

=== Medical Benefits ===

The U.S. Forest Service provides candidates and patrollers with worker's compensation medical benefits for injuries suffered while engaged in field training or patrolling. By comparison very few alpine patrols are offered such benefits.

=== Equipment Discounts ===

Once you successfully complete your candidacy and pay your dues for the next season, you will be eligible for pro- form discounts on equipment. The equipment must be for the member's personal use, and must be purchased through the Patrol. Discounts vary by manufacturer and item, but we have had excellent discounts from many first-class companies, including Asolo, Merrill, Tua, Leki, Lifelink, Dana, Gregory, Lowe, Mountain Hardwear, Mountainsmith, Spyderco, NorthFace, NiteRider, MSR, Outdoor Research and others. We normally place orders twice a year.

Alternative pro-form discounts may be offered from year to year, with differing requirements on ordering method, timing, manufacturers involved, and discount offered.

=== Benefits of National Ski Patrol Membership ===

As a member of the National Ski Patrol System, you will be eligible to purchase items from the NSP catalogue, many of which are offered at a discount. You will also receive a subscription to Ski Patrol magazine; each issue is full of informative articles on first aid and emergency care, skiing techniques, and more.

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Candidate Training

2011-10-18T04:26:02Z

ChrisNiggel:

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol provides training in Mountain Travel and Rescue, Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer, and Introduction to Ski Patrol. These courses are required for candidates new to ski patrolling and recommended for patrollers transferring from other areas.

Joining the Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol requires the following:
* joining the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and paying dues to the patrol
* completing the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course
* completing the NSP Avy1 and MTR1 courses

In addition:
* You are a proﬁcient backcountry skier or rider (if in doubt about your skier/riding ability, contact patrol@tbsp.org)
* You have gear for single day backcountry tours or are prepared to put together the gear and daypack for single day tours
* You have the time and are committed to completing the course and becoming a TBSP patroller

== Time commitment ==
The candidate training season is a major time commitment.

OEC Candidates have a 15 day commitment their first year. Non-OEC candidates have a 14 day commitment. These days are a mix of classroom and field training days, and days out shadowing our normal patrols. Candidates will be able to sign up for these shadow patrol days on our website tbsp.org after Nov 21, 2011.

The commitment for a full patroller is 8 days per season.

=== OEC Candidates ===
For candidates who complete the National Ski Patrol's Outdoor Emergency Care before their candidate season, the candidate year is 15 days. Candidates become full patrollers at the end of this season with completion of the final. Training days consist of 4 Candidate Patrols, a three-day Basic Mountain Travel and Rescue course (1 classroom, 2 overnight field), a three-day Basic Avalanche for the Professional Rescuer (1 classroom, 2 field days), one OEC Skills clinic, and four days out shadowing our normal patrols.

The dates for the 2011/12 season are (tentative):
* 12/3/2011 Saturday MTR Classroom Session
* 12/4/2011 Sunday Candidate Patrol 1 (Classroom)
* 1/7/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 2
* 1/8/2012 Sunday OEC Clinic
* 1/28/2012 Saturday Avalanche Classroom
* 1/29/2012 Sunday Avalanche Field
* 2/4/2012 Saturday Avalanche Field / Beacons
* 2/11/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 3
* 2/12/2012 Sunday Candidate Patrol 4
* 3/10/2012 Saturday MTR Candidate Overnight
* 3/11/2012 Sunday MTR Candidate Overnight
* 3/31/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 5
* ... Any Four Patrol Days
* 4/14/2012 Saturday Candidate Final

===Transfer Patrollers===

Transfer Patrollers follow the same schedule as OEC candidates, though transfers who have already completed MTR1 or Avi may get approval from the training coordinator to skip redundant trainings.

=== Candidates without OEC ===

Candidates without OEC training are required to have a current certification in two-rescuer CPR
(Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent).

For candidates who begin their candidate training before completing the National Ski Patrol's Outdoor Emergency Care course, their first candidate season consists of 14 training days. Candidates take the OEC course during the fall and complete their training during their second season with the patrol. The second season will consist of eight training and patrol days.

'''First season:'''

* 3-4 Candidate Patrol Days
* Mountain Travel and Rescue (1 day classroom, 2 day overnight)
* Avalanche Level 1 (1 classroom, 2 field days)
* Any four patrol days

'''Off-season:'''
* OEC course

'''Second season:'''

* Operations and On-The-Hill refresher
* OEC Clinic
* Any training days not completed in the first candidate season
* Returning candidate final evaluation
* Patrol Days (at least 5 patrol days)

===Returning Candidates===
The training dates for returning candidates for 2011/12 are:
* 12/10/2011 Saturday On-The-Hill Refresher
* 1/7/2012 Saturday Candidate Patrol 2
* 1/8/2012 Sunday OEC Clinic
* TBD Saturday Returning Candidate Final
* ... Any Five Patrol Days!

== About the training ==

=== Mountain Travel and Rescue ===
* Map and Compass Exercises
** Dead reckoning
** Map and Compass skills
** Route planning and finding
* GPS
* Low angle rope rescue
* Knots
* Winter survival
* Leadership

=== Introduction to TBSP / Candidate Patrols ===

* TBSP history, goals, and responsibilities: Familiarity with each of our primary patrol areas; Radio protocols.
* Morning patrol meeting and checkout: Care and use of radios; Care and use of TBSP group gear.
* Evening patrol meeting, equipment care.
* Mountain Travel and Rescue: Navigation with map, compass, and GPS; Personal gear, health, survival, and interactions with the public; Route planning & risk management.
* Patient Access Rope System.
* Avalanche aware travel tactics/techniques.
* Backcountry Skiing/Riding Skills.
* Toboggan training: Patient Packaging, Hypo-wrap; Static and dynamic toboggan transportation (up, down, and cross-hill); Care and handling of Cascade and Hegg toboggans; Construction and use of the Brooks Range sled.
* TBSP Patrol Modules: Field repairs; Megamid patient pitch; Trauma & airway modules.
* Familiarity with backcountry & car caches.
* Major incident handling and coordination; Familiarity with the incident command system(ICS).

=== NSP Avalanche Lev 1 ===
* Beacon Searches
* Probe searches / guidon cord
* Safe travel in backcountry terrain.
* Route selection
* Hasty pits
* Snow Surveys
* Hazard analysis

Appendix S: Patrol Recruiting

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== Patrol Recruiting ==

TBSP is always looking for eager candidates to join the patrol. The more patrollers we have available on a given day, the larger the area we are capable of assisting.

=== Going for a ski along ===

[[Image:Markrip.jpg|thumb|right|300px|TBSP Patroller rips the powder on the East slope of Castle.]] SkiAlongs are the best way to get to know the Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol. TBSP invites members of the public who may be interested in joining the patrol to come for a "Ski-Along" day during any regular Castle Peak patrol days.

Ski Along requests are subject to the discretion of the Mountain Manager. We are able to provide Ski Alongs to prospective patrol candidates on most days when we patrol, but request at least 5 days notice for prospective ski along candidates.

=== How to arrange for a Ski Along ===

Contact [mailto:recruiter@tbsp.org recruiter@tbsp.org] at least 5 days in advance to schedule your ski-along!
* Guests are required to sign a liability waiver prior to patrolling with TBSP [http://farwest.org/DocumentLibrary/NSP-FWDEventLiabilityReleaseForm071008.pdf NSP Event Release Form] from the [http://farwest.org/?page=DocumentLibrary/index.htm NSP Document Library]. Blank copies are also found in the Ops trailer black box. File these in the Patrol Reports binder.
* The guest must supply their full name, mailing address and phone number to the Mountain Manager.
** The Mountain Manager should forward this information to the [http://beacon.tbsp.org/users/index?status=91 TNF Forest Service Liaison]
* '''By Friday morning''': The Mountain Manager must forward the guest's full name and mailing address to the Tahoe National Forest contact. On the email copy recruiter@tbsp.org and operations@tbsp.org.
* No more than two guests may visit with TBSP on any Ski-Along day.
* NSP members are encouraged to come out for a ski-along

=== Ski-Along Procedure ===
* Guests will patrol at Castle Peak, and only with a regular patrol team (not training, instruction, or “Challenging Terrain”).
* A guest may not bring or invite any other person (or dog) on patrol with TBSP, the only exception being for avalanche rescue dogs which are owned and have been trained by the guest.
* On the assigned patrol day, a guest shall meet TBSP at the Equipment Shed at 8:30 AM.
* A guest shall be expected to ski the same distance, duration, and terrain as the TBSP team, which may on occasion exceed six miles, 2000 feet of climbing, and 2000 feet of descent, with up to black-diamond difficulty, and any snow conditions, for a full day. It is the responsibility of the guest to be familiar with, and prepared for, such an effort.
* A guest will be accompanied by a radio-carrying TBSP patroller (to be assigned by the Team Leader) at all times while on patrol.
* Guests are not allowed to provide medical assistance, regardless of guest experience. TBSP patrollers shall take leadership of all incidents.
* Time (typically 30 – 60 minutes) will be provided as a lunch break.
* Return to the equipment shed typically occurs by shortly after sunset, but this is not guaranteed.
* Upon return to the TBSP Patrol Operations Center, all loaned equipment must be returned to TBSP in as good a condition as it was loaned out. Equipment to be returned may include avalanche transceivers, probe poles, ensolite foam pads, shovels, pack crosses, and Sno-Park permits. Report any lost or damaged equipment immediately to the Patrol Leader.
* TBSP’s patrolling season is roughly mid-December to third week of April, weekends only.

=== Required Personal Equipment ===
Guests on Ski Alongs are required to bring the personal equipment defined in the Patrol Manual [[Appendix A: Required Personal Equipment]].

The following types of equipment can be used for ski-alongs:
* Metal-edge skis with fitted skins and either a sturdy freeheel binding, randonee binding, or alpine binding and freeheel adapter (e.g. “alpine trekker”)
** NNN-BC bindings and/or fishscale skis are strongly discouraged
* Snowboarders must bring snowshoes, short x/c skis, or splitboards in conjunction with ski poles for moving while on flats or uphills. No walking or postholing in snowboard boots alone is allowed.
* Poles, preferably adjustable-length, ideally convertible to a probe; required for both skiers and snowboarders

== Candidate Training ==

New members of TBSP pass through a candidate program before becoming members of the patrol. As part of this process, you will be certified in:
* NSP Introduction to Ski Patrol
* NSP Avalanche 1 for the Professional Rescuer
* NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue Level 1

This training program can be completed in either one or two seasons:
* Candidates who complete the NSP Outdoor Emergency Care certification (medical course) before beginning the candidate program may take all three courses in a single season.
* Candidates who have not completed the NSP OEC certification before beginning the candidate program may take the Avalanche and Mountaineering courses in their first season, in addition to participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will be allowed into the Intro to Ski Patrol course in their second season, after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* It is also occasionally possible for qualified candidates to join the training program after the season has begun. These midseason candidates may take the Avalanche course in their first season, as well as participating in a specified number of patrol days, and will finish the training in their second season after completing the OEC certification in the fall.
* We also welcome patrollers transferring to our patrol. Transfer patrollers can be waived out of the MTR and Avalanche courses but are expected to participate in the ISP course during their candidate season.

A current certification in two-rescuer CPR (Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent) is a prerequisite for all candidates.
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Appendix E: Proficiency Requirements

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'''PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS'''
Candidates or transferring patrollers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following skill areas before they will be registered as basic Nordic patrollers:

== Skiing/Snowboarding Skills ==

Skiing Skills: Proficiency to an intermediate level (good balance with consistent smoothness and reasonable efficiency and confidence) in each of the following aspects of Nordic skiing:
# Level travel: sound diagonal stride with good kick & glide using single pole technique;
# Uphill travel on a moderate slope using all of the following techniques: diagonal stride, herringbone, climbing traverse with kick turns, and sidestepping;
# Downhill travel on a moderate slope using sidestepping and sideslipping;
# Downhill travel on a moderate slope using traverse ending in a stop;
# Downhill travel on a moderate slope using telemark, step, stem, or skate turns;
# Straight downhill running on a moderate slope, controlling speed by snowplow;
# Straight downhill run on a moderate slope. Candidate must show stability and confidence; and
# Travel across varied terrain over a considerable distance to demonstrate the stamina and moderate speed necessary for patrolling.

Skiing ability will be rated throughout the period of candidacy and tested on a specific day. In situations where the Patrol Director is uncertain whether a candidate has developed the necessary skiing skills, the candidate will be asked to obtain private instruction at the candidate's expense. Each skiing skill must be learned to a reasonable proficiency, but we don't require advanced levels in any aspect of skiing.

Snowboarding Skills: Proficiency to a strong intermediate to advanced level of backcountry snowboarding is required. Specific skills are being developed. In the interim, proficiency will be judged on a case-by-case basis by experienced backcountry snowboarders in the patrol. Proficiency requirements parallel the levels indicated for skiing.

== First-Aid Skills ==

Proficiency in all aspects of Outdoor Emergency Care, with special emphasis on the following:
* assessment
* shock
* hypothermia
* severe bleeding
* use of oxygen
* mid-shaft femur fracture (KTD and ski pole traction splint)
* chest injuries
* shoulder separations
* all fractures
* knee and elbow dislocations
* spinal fracture
* bent-knee ski-pole splint
* heart attack
* choking
* unconscious patient
* medical emergencies
* patient loading in sleds
* CPR patrol infection control procedures

== Patient Transportation ==

Proficiency in all aspects of patient transportation, including decisions regarding method of transport procedures for requesting snowmobile or helicopter portable sled construction improvised sled construction patient packaging and protection procedures sled operation patrollers (demonstrate controlled sled hauling) sled operation - patrollers and non-patroller assistants (assist sled control) sled raising and lowering on steep slopes helicopter precautions and procedures

== Miscellaneous Subjects==

Proficiency in the following:
* map & compass, including all grid coordinate systems and navigation, proficiency rapidly use map & compass to find current location by taking bearings and resectioning
* knots, (see Appendix G, Knots, in TBSP manual)
* patrol search and rescue initiation procedures
* radio codes and procedures
* avalanche precautions and procedures including transceiver proficiency
* bivouac procedures and survival skills
* field repair of equipment
* NSP history and administration (selected)
* patrol administration use of patrol forms

== Incident Management ==

Proficiency in any role required during management of an incident, including: Team Leader (= Incident Leader) OEC Leader Assistant (Locator, Communications, Shelter, OEC, etc. as assigned by Team Leader)

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Chapter 05: Communications

2010-11-08T16:34:43Z

ChrisNiggel: /* RADIO ETIQUETTE */

== INTRODUCTION ==
The radio is the single most important piece of equipment carried by TBSP on patrol. Therefore, every Patrol Leader is
urged to lead a review of the procedures described in this Article while on patrol. Use of BK and ICOM radios should
ideally be reviewed with an actual radio present, which is most often the case while on patrol.

Beginning in 2008, cell phones will be considered a backup communication device for dispatchers. The Patrol Leader
should carry a cell phone and expect that it will be used as a backup communication method in the case of
poor reception, failed repeater, or other mechanical problems with the radios. Permanent Nordic call signs are issued to all
active members of the patrol (including candidates) and should be used for all radio communications.

== COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS AND DETAILS ==

=== CALL SIGNS ===
Each patroller is now assigned a permanent Radio Call Sign designation
which can be found in the Patrol Roster and is posted in the Operations Office. This call sign is
distributed to Grass Valley and Minden dispatch, and will be used to contact patrols who do not sign
out of their patrol areas in a timely fashion.

In the event the Patrol Leader who signed into service at a given trailhead is not available, the radio dispatcher will attempt to contact the following persons, in order:
# Patrol Leader (by radio, then cell phone)
# Mountain Manager (by cell phone)
# Patrol Director
# Operations Officer
# USFS Liaison

The permanent radio designation for Patrol Director is Nordic 1.

It is of utmost importance that patrols are signed into and out of service. If patrols do not sign out of service in a timely fashion, it could result in an unnecessary search and rescue effort being launched.

=== RADIO ETIQUETTE ===

To initiate a radio communication, give the call sign of the person you wish to contact, followed by your call sign. In the
following example, as the Patrol Leader at Castle Peak, your call sign is "Nordic 10" and you are calling "Nordic 14,"
another patroller at Castle Peak, on the Tahoe National Forest Local channel.

* Nordic 10, using Ch 5: "Nordic 14, Nordic 10;"
* Nordic 14, using Ch 5, would respond: "Nordic 14." Nordic 10 would then continue the communication.
* Remember it by saying 'Calling Nordic 14, this is Nordic 10.'

# Monitor the channel you intend to communicate on for 10 seconds before transmitting. This will allow you to determine whether a conversation is in progress on that channel.
# The radios are programmed to stop transmitting after 15 seconds of continuous transmission, so if you are long- winded, you will be cut off. Think ahead, and use several short transmissions if necessary.
# Avalanche beacons, cell phones and other electronic gadgets can interfere with radio operation, and vice-versa; so try to wear them such that they are not in close proximity with each other. Moving a beacon at least 15 inches from the radio should eliminate the interference.
# USFS rules prohibit the use of codes (e.g., "10-4") except by law enforcement personnel.
# Use plain English, and think about what you want to say before depressing the push-to-talk button.
# UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES REFER TO INDIVIDUALS BY NAME WHILE TRANSMITTING. In the radio community in which TBSP operates, this is considered highly unprofessional at the least, and unsafe at the worst. USE CALL SIGNS ONLY.
# If it is necessary to contact Tahoe National Forest's liaison for TBSP by radio, OR to refer to him in conversation while transmitting, use his call sign 'Battalion Seventy-Two', NOT HIS NAME.
# Forest Service Law Enforcement uses the call sign 'Seventeen Edward Seven'.

It is not appropriate to use personal names, slang, profanity, sexual innuendo, nicknames, or to engage in personal conversations on the radio. Assume your conversation is being monitored by citizens using scanners, as well as by the USFS and other public agencies. NOTE: Communicating by radio while in a car is called for rarely, such as sometimes happens while shuttling cars on the day of the Great Race, or if you are Mountian Manager. Wearing a radio while driving is emphatically NOT recommended, as it could cause severe chest injury or death in the event of an accident. If it is absolutely necessary to communicate by radio while driving, this task should be delegated to a patroller passenger. Preferably, the car should be stopped in a safe and legal location prior to making a transmission.

* Transmission Problems: if you are having trouble reaching Grass Valley or Minden, try one of the following, after checking your battery and your channel setting:
# Use a different repeater.
# Use a different radio.
# Go to high ground if possible
# Consider using a relay patroller on high ground or with a better view of a repeater.
# Enter radio feedback on Daily Ops Log
# Do not attempt to reprogram the radios. That said, to add or remove a channel from scan, turn the channel selector to that channel and press ENT or CLR on the keyboard.

=== Patroller Tasks ===
You should be able to perform all the following tasks:

# Put on Radio Pouch/Harness
# Install and change battery
# Turn on radio
# Check battery strength
# Check transmit/receive functions
# Hand Microphone use (for ICOM only)
# Check-in with USFS (Minden and Grass Valley)
# Set-up for patrolling as Patrol Leader (or Mtn. Manager) and as patroller
# Talk within patrol
# Talk to USFS Dispatch to report incident.
# Switch to a Tone if not being received
# Switch channels to talk to helicopter or DSFD or TNSAR
# Resume transmiting within patrol
# Change battery when low
# Sign off with USFS
# Return to shed, and charge radio/battery and put away radio harness

We primarily use Bendix/King (BK) 14-channel radios and ICOM radios, some of which are owned by the patrol and
some of which are supplied by the Forest Service. These radios cost approximately $800 each and must be handled
carefully. Each model has it's own radio pouches, which contains a Radio Card with a short reference. The Radio and
Pouches should be worn inside your parka during cold weather (so the batteries function) and kept dry during wet
weather. If your radio gets wet, turn it off and don't turn it on again until it is thoroughly dry (usually not until the next
day).

We also use Motorola Talk-About 2-way "family channel" radios to supplement the Bendix/King radios on patrol, for
training sessions, and special events. The normal channel/code setting is '8/30', corresponding to the usual meeting
time at the equipment shed. The Motorola radios cannot be used to communicate with patrollers carrying Bendix/King
radios. They have a limited range (about 2 miles), and operate only in line-of-sight with each other. These radios should
also be handled carefully, and sheltered from cold weather and moisture.

== DAILY PROCEDURE FOR USING RADIOS ==
This section summarizes the steps for handling and using the radios and batteries during the typical patrol day. (Time
and Location is in parenthesis).
# (Before Patrol, at the Equipment Shed) Mountain Manager takes batteries from the bottom of the battery slide (or charger if fully charged), attaches them to radio bodies, performs radio check to verify function, and puts the radios and radio pouches in bins for the Patrol Leader to take to the parking area for that day, marking the Equipment Checklist accordingly.
# (Before Patrol, at the Equipment Shed) Mountain Manager tests an additional spare battery for operation with a radio body (for Bendix King radios: 'AA' clamshell if possible, otherwise another battery from the bottom of the battery slide; for ICOM radios: another battery from the bottom of the battery slide), then removes the battery and puts it in a waterproof container in the Patrol Leader's equipment bin, marking the Equipment Checklist accordingly. A spare battery should be carried by each team and by the Mountain Manager.
# (Before Patrol, at the Equipment Shed) Mountain Manager keeps one radio for him/herself, and turns it on. (See note below.)
# (Before Patrol, at the Parking Area) Patrol Leader distributes radios to team members and confirms each member’s permanent call signs.
# (Start of Patrol, at the Parking Area) Patrol Leader calls Grass Valley (for Castle Peak and Pole Creek) or Minden (for Tahoe Meadows) to put team 'in service'. Essential information to communicate includes: 
#* location, 
#* area to be patrolled, 
#* call sign of Patrol Leader, 
#* number of additional patrollers, 
#* and nature of service (patrol, training, overnight etc.). 
#* An example of such a communication, done succinctly: 'Nordic 23 and 3 additional patrollers, in service at Castle Peak trailhead for overnight training in Round Valley.' (The Patrol Leader could break this up into two communications if necessary to avoid the 15-second cutoff.) 
# (Start of Patrol, at the Trailhead)
#* BENDIX KING radios: Patrol Leader selects Ch 5 with either PRIORITY (CP, MP, PC) or SCAN (TM, GC) turned on, and directs other patrollers to turn radios on and select Ch 5.
#* ICOM radios: Patrol Leader selects SCAN (CP for Castle Peak, TM for Tahoe Meadows, or GR for Great Race), and directs other patrollers to turn radios on and select TBSP. (Note: Patrol Leaders should select SCAN and not ISCAN; ISCAN stands for 'incident scan' and includes applicable outside agency frequencies that are excluded from SCAN, but essential during an incident. ISCAN should only be used when Patrollers are involved in an incident.)
# (During patrol, in the Patrol Area) Patrol Leader contacts or responds to Grass Valley, Minden, Careflight, Mountain Manager, or other patrollers as necessary while patrolling.
# (During patrol, in the Patrol Area) Patrol Leader uses spare battery if necessary.
# (End of patrol, in the Parking Area) Patrol Leader calls Grass Valley or Minden (depending on area patrolled) to put team 'out of service'. This is generally an abbreviated version of the 'in-service' call: 'Nordic 23 and 3 additional patrollers out of service at Castle Peak trailhead.' If there is more than one patrol, DO NOT SAY ALL PATROLLERS OUT OF SERVICE, but say how many are with you. The Mountain Manager should leave radio on and continue monitoring until all patrols are out of service.
# (End of patrol, in the Parking Area) Patrol Leader retrieves all radios and radio pouches from team.
# (Equipment Shed) Mountain Manager removes batteries from radios, ensures they are dry, and inserts them in chargers (putting charged batteries in top of battery slide). Mountain Manager ensures radio bodies and pouches are dry, and then return them to their respective boxes. Any items needing repair are put in the repair bin.
# (Equipment Shed) Mountain Manager removes the spare battery, ensures it is dry, and inserts it in a charger.
# (Equipment Shed) When all team members have been accounted for, Mountain Manager returns his/her own radio and battery as just described.

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Chapter 03: Patrol Administration

2010-11-08T16:31:03Z

ChrisNiggel: /* Special Projects */

== Patrol Administration ==
The Patrol Director, Assistant Patrol Director and members of the Board of Directors are elected pursuant to the patrol bylaws.
Rotating positions are Mountain Manager and Team Leader. Mountain Managers serve on a particular weekend and are appointed by the APD - Operations. The Mountain Manager appoints team Leaders for a particular patrol day. All patrollers should have the opportunity to serve as both Mountain Manager and Team Leader each season.

Current Patrol Officer assignments and contact information can be found on [[http://beacon.tbsp.org/officers http://beacon.tbsp.org]].

== Logistical Positions==
==== Mountain Manager ====
This patroller oversees all patrol field operations on a particular weekend.
The Mountain Manager appoints Team Leaders and makes decisions regarding team assignments, equipment distribution among teams and weather-related patrolling decisions in consultation with team leaders, and is responsible for completing Mountain Manager's weekly report.
Assignments should always give first priority to Castle Peak, and add other areas if the number of patrollers if sufficient.
Detailed description of the roles of the mountain manager can be found in the section on [[Mountain Manager|Patroller Roles]].

==== Team Leader====
A patroller designated by the Mountain Manager to be in charge of patrol activities at a particular location on a particular day. Team leaders make decisions regarding patient transportation, patrol routes, etc., and are responsible for completing Patrol Report.

==Elected Positions==
The elected positions are defined in the patrol bylaws.
====[[Board of Directors]]====
The Board of Directors has six members plus the Patrol Director. Board positions include the patrol treasurer/registrar and patrol secretary. Officers are appointed by the Patrol Director and approved by the Board of Directors. Elections for three of the six Board of Director positions are held in the spring of each year, and board members serve two-year terms.

====[[Patrol Director]]====
The Patrol Director has overall responsibility for patrol organization and activities; appoints other patrol officers; decides operational policy in consultation with Board of Directors, other patrol officers and membership.
The Patrol Director serves a two-year term, and is elected at the end of the season.

==Appointed Officers==
These positions are appointed by Patrol Director for one-year term-of-office.

====Assistant Patrol Director====
Executive officer of TBSP. Shares duties and responsibilities for patrol leadership and operations with Patrol Director.
The Assistant Patrol Director is expected to succeed the current patrol director on completion of his term of office.

====[[Operations Officer]]====
Responsible for daily Patrol field operations. Coordinates equipment maintenance and procurement with Mountaineering, Avalanche, and OEC Advisors. Establishes patrol schedule and maintains records of daily patrol activities, including operations log reports, incident reports and
SAR reports.

====[[Training Officer]]====
Coordinates [[Candidate Training]] with assistance from [[Mountaineering]], [[Avalanche]],
and OEC Advisors and Candidate Liaison. Maintains patrol training records, and certifies completion of required training for candidates. The training officer also tracks the recency of instructor certifications and organizes the instructors-of-record for official patrol sponsored instruction activities.

====[[Outreach Officer]]====
Responsible for TBSP public outreach programs. Coordinates Tahoe Meadows outreach program. This officer may also assist the patrol director with TBSP public relations.

====[[Recruiter]]====
Supervises TBSP recruiting program. Plans and schedules TBSP recruiting activities. Coordinates the Ski Along program to bring in interested members of the public and potential recruits.

====[[Candidate Liaison]]====
Guides candidates through candidate training program. Coordinates candidate
mentor program, and introduces new candidates to the patrol.

====[[Mountaineering Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP MTR policies and procedures, including navigation, GPS,
and [[RopeRescue|rope rescue]]. Maintains and upgrades TBSP [[Mountaineering|MTR]] equipment as necessary.
Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize MTR training program. Coordinates with Region MTR Advisor. Although
not required, the Mountaineering Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified MTR instructor.
====[[Avalanche Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP [[Avalanche|Avalanche and Snow Safety]] policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP
AVY equipment, including beacons, probes, shovels. Works with Training Officer to schedule and
organize Avalanche training program. Coordinates with Region AVY Advisor. Although not required, the Avalanche
Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified Avalanche instructor.
====[[OEC Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP OEC policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP OEC
equipment. Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize OEC training program. Coordinates
with Region OEC Advisor. Although not required, the OEC Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-
certified OEC instructor.
====[[Inter-Patrol Liaison]]====
Coordinates inter-patrol activities. Develops and supervises Boreal/TBSP patrol exchange program.
====[[Search & Rescue Team Leader]]====
Organizes and directs the [[Search And Rescue|TBSP-SAR]] Search and Rescue Team.

==Special Projects==
From time to time the Patrol Director appoints special officers to work on specific tasks. These are some examples of special projects conducted by the patrol in the past.

====[[Banquet]]====
Plans the annual TBSP banquet. The banquet occurs at the end of March/beginning of April,
so Banquet coordinator functions primarily in the spring.
====[[Awards]]====
Coordinates annual TBSP awards program, including service awards, Pin-Head Award, Shredder Award, and Outstanding Patroller, Candidate, and Instructor Awards. Identifies National award candidates and prepares and submits application for NSP awards.
====Pro-Deal====
Coordinates and supervises Pro-Deal program participation with outdoor equipment vendors
and active patrol members. The Pro-Deal coordinator arranges and maintains relationships with vendors
and keeps records of TBSP participation. The Pro-Deal program is most active in the Fall at the beginning of the season, but there is some program activity year-round.

====Fundraising====
Works with Patrol Director and Board of Directors to identify strategic funding requirements
and identifies opportunities such as grants, community college program, donations, etc. This position
may involve writing grant requests and/or solicitation of donations for patrol activities.

== National Ski Patrol History and Administration ==

# The NSP was founded by Charles Minot "Minnie" Dole in 1938;
# NSP is specially chartered by the United States Congress, on a par with the American Red Cross, American Legion, etc.;
# NSP is a tax-exempt organization, and donations to our patrol are tax deductible;
# As of 1992, NSP had approximately 26,000 active patrollers in 650 patrols representing 92% of the ski areas in the United States, plus patrols in Europe and Asia;
# Patrollers are classified by:
#* Age: Young Patroller / Adult
#* Category: Nordic / Alpine
#* Type of Service: Volunteer / Professional
#* Skill: Auxiliary (no loaded sled handling) / Basic / Senior / Certified
# NSP is divided into 10 divisions. Each division is divided into regions, each region into sections, and each section into patrols;
# Tahoe Backcountry is in the Far West Division, Eastern Sierra Region, North Tahoe Section. Officers and advisors can be found on the Far West Division web page, http://www.farwest.org
#* Far West Division (FWD) Director: Stephen Simi
# Northern California has three regions: Eastern Sierra (everything east of the summit and the former Bay Area Region), Mother Lode (everything west of the summit), and Northern. Most of the patrols in Eastern Sierra, Mother Lode and Northern are directly associated with a specific ski area.
# There are several other active NSP Nordic patrols in California:
#* Pinecrest Nordic (at Dodge Ridge);
#* Lake Alpine Nordic (near Bear Valley);
#* Southern California Nordic (at Mt. Pinos);
#* Pine Ridge Nordic (at Sierra Summit);
#* Mt. Lassen Nordic (at Mt. Lassen National Park);
#* Mammoth Basin Nordic Patrol;
#* Mt Pinos Nordic Patrol

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Chapter 03: Patrol Administration

2010-11-08T16:30:44Z

ChrisNiggel: /* Pro-Deal */

== Patrol Administration ==
The Patrol Director, Assistant Patrol Director and members of the Board of Directors are elected pursuant to the patrol bylaws.
Rotating positions are Mountain Manager and Team Leader. Mountain Managers serve on a particular weekend and are appointed by the APD - Operations. The Mountain Manager appoints team Leaders for a particular patrol day. All patrollers should have the opportunity to serve as both Mountain Manager and Team Leader each season.

Current Patrol Officer assignments and contact information can be found on [[http://beacon.tbsp.org/officers http://beacon.tbsp.org]].

== Logistical Positions==
==== Mountain Manager ====
This patroller oversees all patrol field operations on a particular weekend.
The Mountain Manager appoints Team Leaders and makes decisions regarding team assignments, equipment distribution among teams and weather-related patrolling decisions in consultation with team leaders, and is responsible for completing Mountain Manager's weekly report.
Assignments should always give first priority to Castle Peak, and add other areas if the number of patrollers if sufficient.
Detailed description of the roles of the mountain manager can be found in the section on [[Mountain Manager|Patroller Roles]].

==== Team Leader====
A patroller designated by the Mountain Manager to be in charge of patrol activities at a particular location on a particular day. Team leaders make decisions regarding patient transportation, patrol routes, etc., and are responsible for completing Patrol Report.

==Elected Positions==
The elected positions are defined in the patrol bylaws.
====[[Board of Directors]]====
The Board of Directors has six members plus the Patrol Director. Board positions include the patrol treasurer/registrar and patrol secretary. Officers are appointed by the Patrol Director and approved by the Board of Directors. Elections for three of the six Board of Director positions are held in the spring of each year, and board members serve two-year terms.

====[[Patrol Director]]====
The Patrol Director has overall responsibility for patrol organization and activities; appoints other patrol officers; decides operational policy in consultation with Board of Directors, other patrol officers and membership.
The Patrol Director serves a two-year term, and is elected at the end of the season.

==Appointed Officers==
These positions are appointed by Patrol Director for one-year term-of-office.

====Assistant Patrol Director====
Executive officer of TBSP. Shares duties and responsibilities for patrol leadership and operations with Patrol Director.
The Assistant Patrol Director is expected to succeed the current patrol director on completion of his term of office.

====[[Operations Officer]]====
Responsible for daily Patrol field operations. Coordinates equipment maintenance and procurement with Mountaineering, Avalanche, and OEC Advisors. Establishes patrol schedule and maintains records of daily patrol activities, including operations log reports, incident reports and
SAR reports.

====[[Training Officer]]====
Coordinates [[Candidate Training]] with assistance from [[Mountaineering]], [[Avalanche]],
and OEC Advisors and Candidate Liaison. Maintains patrol training records, and certifies completion of required training for candidates. The training officer also tracks the recency of instructor certifications and organizes the instructors-of-record for official patrol sponsored instruction activities.

====[[Outreach Officer]]====
Responsible for TBSP public outreach programs. Coordinates Tahoe Meadows outreach program. This officer may also assist the patrol director with TBSP public relations.

====[[Recruiter]]====
Supervises TBSP recruiting program. Plans and schedules TBSP recruiting activities. Coordinates the Ski Along program to bring in interested members of the public and potential recruits.

====[[Candidate Liaison]]====
Guides candidates through candidate training program. Coordinates candidate
mentor program, and introduces new candidates to the patrol.

====[[Mountaineering Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP MTR policies and procedures, including navigation, GPS,
and [[RopeRescue|rope rescue]]. Maintains and upgrades TBSP [[Mountaineering|MTR]] equipment as necessary.
Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize MTR training program. Coordinates with Region MTR Advisor. Although
not required, the Mountaineering Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified MTR instructor.
====[[Avalanche Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP [[Avalanche|Avalanche and Snow Safety]] policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP
AVY equipment, including beacons, probes, shovels. Works with Training Officer to schedule and
organize Avalanche training program. Coordinates with Region AVY Advisor. Although not required, the Avalanche
Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified Avalanche instructor.
====[[OEC Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP OEC policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP OEC
equipment. Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize OEC training program. Coordinates
with Region OEC Advisor. Although not required, the OEC Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-
certified OEC instructor.
====[[Inter-Patrol Liaison]]====
Coordinates inter-patrol activities. Develops and supervises Boreal/TBSP patrol exchange program.
====[[Search & Rescue Team Leader]]====
Organizes and directs the [[Search And Rescue|TBSP-SAR]] Search and Rescue Team.

==Special Projects==
From time to time the Patrol Director appoints special officers to work on specific tasks. These are some examples of special projects conducted by the patrol in the past.

====[[Banquet]]====
Plans the annual TBSP banquet. The banquet occurs at the end of March/beginning of April,
so Banquet coordinator functions primarily in the spring.
====[[Awards]]====
Coordinates annual TBSP awards program, including service awards, Pin-Head Award, Shred-
der Award, and Outstanding Patroller, Candidate, and Instructor Awards. Identifies National award candi-
dates and prepares and submits application for NSP awards.
====Pro-Deal====
Coordinates and supervises Pro-Deal program participation with outdoor equipment vendors
and active patrol members. The Pro-Deal coordinator arranges and maintains relationships with vendors
and keeps records of TBSP participation. The Pro-Deal program is most active in the Fall at the beginning of the season, but there is some program activity year-round.

====Fundraising====
Works with Patrol Director and Board of Directors to identify strategic funding requirements
and identifies opportunities such as grants, community college program, donations, etc. This position
may involve writing grant requests and/or solicitation of donations for patrol activities.

== National Ski Patrol History and Administration ==

# The NSP was founded by Charles Minot "Minnie" Dole in 1938;
# NSP is specially chartered by the United States Congress, on a par with the American Red Cross, American Legion, etc.;
# NSP is a tax-exempt organization, and donations to our patrol are tax deductible;
# As of 1992, NSP had approximately 26,000 active patrollers in 650 patrols representing 92% of the ski areas in the United States, plus patrols in Europe and Asia;
# Patrollers are classified by:
#* Age: Young Patroller / Adult
#* Category: Nordic / Alpine
#* Type of Service: Volunteer / Professional
#* Skill: Auxiliary (no loaded sled handling) / Basic / Senior / Certified
# NSP is divided into 10 divisions. Each division is divided into regions, each region into sections, and each section into patrols;
# Tahoe Backcountry is in the Far West Division, Eastern Sierra Region, North Tahoe Section. Officers and advisors can be found on the Far West Division web page, http://www.farwest.org
#* Far West Division (FWD) Director: Stephen Simi
# Northern California has three regions: Eastern Sierra (everything east of the summit and the former Bay Area Region), Mother Lode (everything west of the summit), and Northern. Most of the patrols in Eastern Sierra, Mother Lode and Northern are directly associated with a specific ski area.
# There are several other active NSP Nordic patrols in California:
#* Pinecrest Nordic (at Dodge Ridge);
#* Lake Alpine Nordic (near Bear Valley);
#* Southern California Nordic (at Mt. Pinos);
#* Pine Ridge Nordic (at Sierra Summit);
#* Mt. Lassen Nordic (at Mt. Lassen National Park);
#* Mammoth Basin Nordic Patrol;
#* Mt Pinos Nordic Patrol

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Chapter 03: Patrol Administration

2010-11-08T16:29:50Z

ChrisNiggel: /* Appointed Officers */

== Patrol Administration ==
The Patrol Director, Assistant Patrol Director and members of the Board of Directors are elected pursuant to the patrol bylaws.
Rotating positions are Mountain Manager and Team Leader. Mountain Managers serve on a particular weekend and are appointed by the APD - Operations. The Mountain Manager appoints team Leaders for a particular patrol day. All patrollers should have the opportunity to serve as both Mountain Manager and Team Leader each season.

Current Patrol Officer assignments and contact information can be found on [[http://beacon.tbsp.org/officers http://beacon.tbsp.org]].

== Logistical Positions==
==== Mountain Manager ====
This patroller oversees all patrol field operations on a particular weekend.
The Mountain Manager appoints Team Leaders and makes decisions regarding team assignments, equipment distribution among teams and weather-related patrolling decisions in consultation with team leaders, and is responsible for completing Mountain Manager's weekly report.
Assignments should always give first priority to Castle Peak, and add other areas if the number of patrollers if sufficient.
Detailed description of the roles of the mountain manager can be found in the section on [[Mountain Manager|Patroller Roles]].

==== Team Leader====
A patroller designated by the Mountain Manager to be in charge of patrol activities at a particular location on a particular day. Team leaders make decisions regarding patient transportation, patrol routes, etc., and are responsible for completing Patrol Report.

==Elected Positions==
The elected positions are defined in the patrol bylaws.
====[[Board of Directors]]====
The Board of Directors has six members plus the Patrol Director. Board positions include the patrol treasurer/registrar and patrol secretary. Officers are appointed by the Patrol Director and approved by the Board of Directors. Elections for three of the six Board of Director positions are held in the spring of each year, and board members serve two-year terms.

====[[Patrol Director]]====
The Patrol Director has overall responsibility for patrol organization and activities; appoints other patrol officers; decides operational policy in consultation with Board of Directors, other patrol officers and membership.
The Patrol Director serves a two-year term, and is elected at the end of the season.

==Appointed Officers==
These positions are appointed by Patrol Director for one-year term-of-office.

====Assistant Patrol Director====
Executive officer of TBSP. Shares duties and responsibilities for patrol leadership and operations with Patrol Director.
The Assistant Patrol Director is expected to succeed the current patrol director on completion of his term of office.

====[[Operations Officer]]====
Responsible for daily Patrol field operations. Coordinates equipment maintenance and procurement with Mountaineering, Avalanche, and OEC Advisors. Establishes patrol schedule and maintains records of daily patrol activities, including operations log reports, incident reports and
SAR reports.

====[[Training Officer]]====
Coordinates [[Candidate Training]] with assistance from [[Mountaineering]], [[Avalanche]],
and OEC Advisors and Candidate Liaison. Maintains patrol training records, and certifies completion of required training for candidates. The training officer also tracks the recency of instructor certifications and organizes the instructors-of-record for official patrol sponsored instruction activities.

====[[Outreach Officer]]====
Responsible for TBSP public outreach programs. Coordinates Tahoe Meadows outreach program. This officer may also assist the patrol director with TBSP public relations.

====[[Recruiter]]====
Supervises TBSP recruiting program. Plans and schedules TBSP recruiting activities. Coordinates the Ski Along program to bring in interested members of the public and potential recruits.

====[[Candidate Liaison]]====
Guides candidates through candidate training program. Coordinates candidate
mentor program, and introduces new candidates to the patrol.

====[[Mountaineering Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP MTR policies and procedures, including navigation, GPS,
and [[RopeRescue|rope rescue]]. Maintains and upgrades TBSP [[Mountaineering|MTR]] equipment as necessary.
Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize MTR training program. Coordinates with Region MTR Advisor. Although
not required, the Mountaineering Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified MTR instructor.
====[[Avalanche Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP [[Avalanche|Avalanche and Snow Safety]] policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP
AVY equipment, including beacons, probes, shovels. Works with Training Officer to schedule and
organize Avalanche training program. Coordinates with Region AVY Advisor. Although not required, the Avalanche
Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified Avalanche instructor.
====[[OEC Advisor]]====
Responsible for TBSP OEC policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP OEC
equipment. Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize OEC training program. Coordinates
with Region OEC Advisor. Although not required, the OEC Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-
certified OEC instructor.
====[[Inter-Patrol Liaison]]====
Coordinates inter-patrol activities. Develops and supervises Boreal/TBSP patrol exchange program.
====[[Search & Rescue Team Leader]]====
Organizes and directs the [[Search And Rescue|TBSP-SAR]] Search and Rescue Team.

==Special Projects==
From time to time the Patrol Director appoints special officers to work on specific tasks. These are some examples of special projects conducted by the patrol in the past.

====[[Banquet]]====
Plans the annual TBSP banquet. The banquet occurs at the end of March/beginning of April,
so Banquet coordinator functions primarily in the spring.
====[[Awards]]====
Coordinates annual TBSP awards program, including service awards, Pin-Head Award, Shred-
der Award, and Outstanding Patroller, Candidate, and Instructor Awards. Identifies National award candi-
dates and prepares and submits application for NSP awards.
====Pro-Deal====
Coordinates and supervises Pro-Deal program participation with outdoor equipment vendors
and active patrol members. The Pro-Deal coordinator arranges and maintains relationships with vendors
and keeps records of TBSP participation. The Pro-Deal program is most active in the Fall at the begin-
ning of the season, but there is some program activity year-round.
====Fundraising====
Works with Patrol Director and Board of Directors to identify strategic funding requirements
and identifies opportunities such as grants, community college program, donations, etc. This position
may involve writing grant requests and/or solicitation of donations for patrol activities.

== National Ski Patrol History and Administration ==

# The NSP was founded by Charles Minot "Minnie" Dole in 1938;
# NSP is specially chartered by the United States Congress, on a par with the American Red Cross, American Legion, etc.;
# NSP is a tax-exempt organization, and donations to our patrol are tax deductible;
# As of 1992, NSP had approximately 26,000 active patrollers in 650 patrols representing 92% of the ski areas in the United States, plus patrols in Europe and Asia;
# Patrollers are classified by:
#* Age: Young Patroller / Adult
#* Category: Nordic / Alpine
#* Type of Service: Volunteer / Professional
#* Skill: Auxiliary (no loaded sled handling) / Basic / Senior / Certified
# NSP is divided into 10 divisions. Each division is divided into regions, each region into sections, and each section into patrols;
# Tahoe Backcountry is in the Far West Division, Eastern Sierra Region, North Tahoe Section. Officers and advisors can be found on the Far West Division web page, http://www.farwest.org
#* Far West Division (FWD) Director: Stephen Simi
# Northern California has three regions: Eastern Sierra (everything east of the summit and the former Bay Area Region), Mother Lode (everything west of the summit), and Northern. Most of the patrols in Eastern Sierra, Mother Lode and Northern are directly associated with a specific ski area.
# There are several other active NSP Nordic patrols in California:
#* Pinecrest Nordic (at Dodge Ridge);
#* Lake Alpine Nordic (near Bear Valley);
#* Southern California Nordic (at Mt. Pinos);
#* Pine Ridge Nordic (at Sierra Summit);
#* Mt. Lassen Nordic (at Mt. Lassen National Park);
#* Mammoth Basin Nordic Patrol;
#* Mt Pinos Nordic Patrol

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Chapter 03: Patrol Administration

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== Patrol Administration ==
The Patrol Director, Assistant Patrol Director and members of the Board of Directors are elected pursuant to the patrol bylaws.
Rotating positions are Mountain Manager and Team Leader. Mountain Managers serve on a particular weekend and are appointed by the APD - Operations. The Mountain Manager appoints team Leaders for a particular patrol day. All patrollers should have the opportunity to serve as both Mountain Manager and Team Leader each season.

Current Patrol Officer assignments and contact information can be found on [[http://beacon.tbsp.org/officers http://beacon.tbsp.org]].

== Logistical Positions==
==== Mountain Manager ====
This patroller oversees all patrol field operations on a particular weekend.
The Mountain Manager appoints Team Leaders and makes decisions regarding team assignments, equipment distribution among teams and weather-related patrolling decisions in consultation with team leaders, and is responsible for completing Mountain Manager's weekly report.
Assignments should always give first priority to Castle Peak, and add other areas if the number of patrollers if sufficient.
Detailed description of the roles of the mountain manager can be found in the section on [[Mountain Manager|Patroller Roles]].

==== Team Leader====
A patroller designated by the Mountain Manager to be in charge of patrol activities at a particular location on a particular day. Team leaders make decisions regarding patient transportation, patrol routes, etc., and are responsible for completing Patrol Report.

==Elected Positions==
The elected positions are defined in the patrol bylaws.
====[[Board of Directors]]====
The Board of Directors has six members plus the Patrol Director. Board positions include the patrol treasurer/registrar and patrol secretary. Officers are appointed by the Patrol Director and approved by the Board of Directors. Elections for three of the six Board of Director positions are held in the spring of each year, and board members serve two-year terms.

====[[Patrol Director]]====
The Patrol Director has overall responsibility for patrol organization and activities; appoints other patrol officers; decides operational policy in consultation with Board of Directors, other patrol officers and membership.
The Patrol Director serves a two-year term, and is elected at the end of the season.

==Appointed Officers==
These positions are appointed by Patrol Director for one-year term-of-office.

====Assistant Patrol Director====
Executive officer of TBSP. Shares duties and responsibilities for patrol leadership and operations with Patrol Director.
The Assistant Patrol Director is expected to succeed the current patrol director on completion of his term of office.

====[[Operations Officer]]====
Responsible for daily Patrol field operations. Coordinates equipment maintenance and procurement with Mountaineering, Avalanche, and OEC Advisors. Establishes patrol schedule and maintains records of daily patrol activities, including operations log reports, incident reports and
SAR reports.

====[[Training Officer]]====
Coordinates [[Candidate Training]] with assistance from [[Mountaineering]], [[Avalanche]],
and OEC Advisors and Candidate Liaison. Maintains patrol training records, and certifies completion of required training for candidates. The training officer also tracks the recency of instructor certifications and organizes the instructors-of-record for official patrol sponsored instruction activities.

====[[Outreach Officer]]====
Responsible for TBSP public outreach programs. Coordinates Tahoe Meadows outreach program. This officer may also assist the patrol director with TBSP public relations.

====[[Recruiter]]====
Supervises TBSP recruiting program. Plans and schedules TBSP recruiting activities. Coordinates the Ski Along program to bring in interested members of the public and potential recruits.

====[[Candidate Liaison]]====
Guides candidates through candidate training program. Coordinates candidate
mentor program, and introduces new candidates to the patrol.

====Mountaineering Advisor====
Responsible for TBSP MTR policies and procedures, including navigation, GPS,
and [[RopeRescue|rope rescue]]. Maintains and upgrades TBSP [[Mountaineering|MTR]] equipment as necessary.
Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize MTR training program. Coordinates with Region MTR Advisor. Although
not required, the Mountaineering Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified MTR instructor.
====Avalanche Advisor====
Responsible for TBSP [[Avalanche|Avalanche and Snow Safety]] policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP
AVY equipment, including beacons, probes, shovels. Works with Training Officer to schedule and
organize Avalanche training program. Coordinates with Region AVY Advisor. Although not required, the Avalanche
Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-certified Avalanche instructor.
====OEC Advisor====
Responsible for TBSP OEC policies and procedures. Maintains and upgrades TBSP OEC
equipment. Works with Training Officer to schedule and organize OEC training program. Coordinates
with Region OEC Advisor. Although not required, the OEC Advisor is encouraged to become an NSP-
certified OEC instructor.
====Inter-Patrol Liaison====
Coordinates inter-patrol activities. Develops and supervises Boreal/TBSP patrol exchange program.
====Search & Rescue Team Leader====
Organizes and directs the [[Search And Rescue|TBSP-SAR]] Search and Rescue Team.

==Special Projects==
From time to time the Patrol Director appoints special officers to work on specific tasks. These are some examples of special projects conducted by the patrol in the past.

====[[Banquet]]====
Plans the annual TBSP banquet. The banquet occurs at the end of March/beginning of April,
so Banquet coordinator functions primarily in the spring.
====[[Awards]]====
Coordinates annual TBSP awards program, including service awards, Pin-Head Award, Shred-
der Award, and Outstanding Patroller, Candidate, and Instructor Awards. Identifies National award candi-
dates and prepares and submits application for NSP awards.
====Pro-Deal====
Coordinates and supervises Pro-Deal program participation with outdoor equipment vendors
and active patrol members. The Pro-Deal coordinator arranges and maintains relationships with vendors
and keeps records of TBSP participation. The Pro-Deal program is most active in the Fall at the begin-
ning of the season, but there is some program activity year-round.
====Fundraising====
Works with Patrol Director and Board of Directors to identify strategic funding requirements
and identifies opportunities such as grants, community college program, donations, etc. This position
may involve writing grant requests and/or solicitation of donations for patrol activities.

== National Ski Patrol History and Administration ==

# The NSP was founded by Charles Minot "Minnie" Dole in 1938;
# NSP is specially chartered by the United States Congress, on a par with the American Red Cross, American Legion, etc.;
# NSP is a tax-exempt organization, and donations to our patrol are tax deductible;
# As of 1992, NSP had approximately 26,000 active patrollers in 650 patrols representing 92% of the ski areas in the United States, plus patrols in Europe and Asia;
# Patrollers are classified by:
#* Age: Young Patroller / Adult
#* Category: Nordic / Alpine
#* Type of Service: Volunteer / Professional
#* Skill: Auxiliary (no loaded sled handling) / Basic / Senior / Certified
# NSP is divided into 10 divisions. Each division is divided into regions, each region into sections, and each section into patrols;
# Tahoe Backcountry is in the Far West Division, Eastern Sierra Region, North Tahoe Section. Officers and advisors can be found on the Far West Division web page, http://www.farwest.org
#* Far West Division (FWD) Director: Stephen Simi
# Northern California has three regions: Eastern Sierra (everything east of the summit and the former Bay Area Region), Mother Lode (everything west of the summit), and Northern. Most of the patrols in Eastern Sierra, Mother Lode and Northern are directly associated with a specific ski area.
# There are several other active NSP Nordic patrols in California:
#* Pinecrest Nordic (at Dodge Ridge);
#* Lake Alpine Nordic (near Bear Valley);
#* Southern California Nordic (at Mt. Pinos);
#* Pine Ridge Nordic (at Sierra Summit);
#* Mt. Lassen Nordic (at Mt. Lassen National Park);
#* Mammoth Basin Nordic Patrol;
#* Mt Pinos Nordic Patrol

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Chapter 02: Patroller Responsibilities

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== Patroller Responsibilities ==
=== Registration, dues and manual ===
Each patroller or candidate must have paid all NSP dues, including patrol dues, in a timely manner.
Each candidate must read and be knowledgeable with this patrol manual; updates are
free. The latest version will be available online at: http://www.tbsp.org/.
=== Patrol commitment ===
* Patrollers are required to patrol a minimum of eight patrol days.
* Candidates are required to patrol a minimum of six patrol days, which can include the Intro to Ski Patrol course.

Patrol days are assigned by computer lottery in November around the Operations refresher. Candidates will sign up once the patroller lottery is complete.

# Each day you patrol counts as one day
#* Patrol credit is not given for patrollers not on the Mountain Manager report
#* Patrols cancelled because of road closure or lack of snow count as one day
# At least one patrol shall be a [[Boreal_Patrol]] (not applicable for candidates).
# Two Refresher days, in addition to the OEC refresher
#* Operations Refresher counts as one day
#* On-the-Hill Refresher counts as one day
#* If you miss either the operations or on-the-hill refresher, you can make-up by attending the first Intro to Ski Patrol session as a student. If you miss both Operations and on the Hill, contact the Operations officer for make-up options.
# Each patrol instructor day counts as one day
#* You must have permission of the patrol director to act as a patrol instructor.
# Participation as a student in trainings (Avalanche/MTR) or evaluations does not count towards the patrol day requirement.

Changes in patrolling or training dates must be requested at least one week in advance from the Mountain Manager. Patrollers must find a replacement of comparable status, i.e., patroller for patroller, map & compass instructor for map & compass instructor.

=== Attitude and Appearance ===
Candidates and patrollers are expected to maintain a good attitude when patrolling or attending patrol activities. This includes your interaction with other patrollers and the public.

Candidates and patrollers are expected to be clean, well groomed and appropriately dressed for patrol activities. Patrollers are expected to wear NSP parkas or suitable NSP identification approved by the Patrol Director. NSP does not permit candidates to wear NSP parkas or other NSP logo. All members should dress in clothing suitable for backcountry skiing.

=== Personal survival ===
Patrollers are expected to be familiar with all aspects of winter survival, including emergency shelter construction, fire building, use of map and compass and other essential knowledge. Much of this information can be found in this manual and in such publications as Mountaineering, The Freedom of the Hills, published by The Mountaineers. Since patrollers may need to unexpectedly spend the night outside, they should carry all the necessary gear. Candidates and patrollers will receive training in these skills throughout the season. This information could mean the difference between life and death for you or a lost or injured skier in your care.

Early in 1992, two skiers perished in the Incline Creek drainage (just south of our patrol area at Tahoe Meadows) because they were poorly equipped and unfamiliar with winter survival skills. In January 1994 we rescued two lost and hypothermic snowmobilers at Tahoe Meadows. In January 1996 we participated in the rescue of a severely hypothermic snowboarder at Castle Peak. In December 1997 an experienced skier perished in the Castle Peak area because he was poorly equipped for conditions, and ignored an imminent storm.
===Conditioning===
Patrolling involves strenuous exercise. Candidates and patrollers are expected to be in reasonably good physical condition. You should be able to ski all day with a full patrol pack without much rest. Snowboard patrollers must be in good to excellent physical condition, as they must be capable of keeping reasonable pace on climbs and flats while wearing snowshoes. We do take breaks, but situations may arise where we won't have time to rest.
===Equipment===
Candidates and patrollers are expected to provide appropriate skis or snowboard, poles and boots, and a backpack containing the items listed in [[PatrolManual/Appendix_A]] and capable of carrying a fair share of the modular pack units described in [[PatrolManual/Appendix_B]]. In addition, snowboard patrollers must provide snowshoes or short skis for uphill and flatland travel.

===Proficiency===
In order to qualify as a patroller, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the skills listed in [[PatrolManual/Appendix_E]]. It is hoped (but not required) that patrollers will continue to improve skills and knowledge by becoming senior or certified patrollers, OEC instructors, patrol instructors, mountaineering or avalanche instructors and patrol, section, region or division officers.

== Patrol Dues ==

Annual patrol dues are used for administrative expenses.
All NSP dues are payable by a date assigned by the Patrol Director, typically in late September, but never later than October 1.

2009 Dues for Active patrollers was $90.00.

* Active Patrollers and Returning Candidates:
** National Ski Patrol Dues
** NSP Far West Division Dues
** NSP Eastern Sierra Region Dues
** Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol Dues

Patrol candidates are responsible for the above dues, in addition to candidate fees which cover training expenses.

=== Corporate Sponsors ===
Our patrol relies on grants to provide funds for the purchase of expensive equipment such as tents, radios, avalanche transceivers, etc. Be familiar with the organizations which provide grant money. They are great friends of the patrol!

Numerous manufacturers and retailers give special discounts to members of our patrol. Consider recommending and patronizing these companies, as they produce quality equipment and have gone out of their way to support our efforts.

*2008 Grants
**Chevron Corporation
**VF Outdoors/The North Face
*1995 Grantors
**Alpine Winter Foundation ($7,632 for equipment)
*1994 Grantors
**Alpine Winter Foundation ($5,000 for equipment)
*1993 Grantors
**Alpine Winter Foundation ($5,000 for equipment)
*1992 Grantors
**Alpine Winter Foundation ($6,584.26 for equipment)
**Anonymous ($1,000 for equipment)
**REI Citrus Heights ($100 in merchandise)
**REI Berkeley ($100 in merchandise)

== Patroller Benefits ==
Patroller (and candidate) benefits include worker's compensation medical benefits provided by the Forest Service as part of our volunteer agreements. Such benefits are normally not available to NSP volunteers who patrol at Alpine resorts. Benefits also include membership in the National Ski Patrol, which includes the Patroller magazine, and ability to enroll in NSP course at membership rates. Patrollers who have paid dues for the current season and have fulfilled their eight-day patrolling commitment for the previous season are also eligible for pro-deal equipment discounts.

Candidates are eligible for pro-deal discounts after completion of their initial season provided they complete all of their candidate responsibilities, including all training and patrolling dates. Patrollers or candidates who choose to participate in search and rescue operations under the auspices of county sheriffs or other agencies affiliated with the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) are eligible for certain insurance benefits provided by OES. Patrollers and candidates are also eligible to stay overnight in [[Hobart Chalet| the Hobart Chalet (USFS barracks)]] for a nominal fee, and under the conditions detailed in an agreement with the NFS. The chalet coordinator can be reached at mailto:chalet@tbsp.org

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Training Officer

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ChrisNiggel:

[[Category: Officers]]

Training Officer Duties.

Create Training Schedule
Organize instructors for class

Manage Candidate information & mailings