Brian Head Resort Ski Patrol, provides first aid and rescue services to skiers and snow boarders. Contrary to the name's implications, ski patrollers can be skiers or snowboarders. Patrollers are trained with the first aid necessary to stabilize and transport injured guests to advanced care, often as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) technicians.
Due to the remote location and terrain, transportation is often limited to toboggan, or snowmobile. Patrollers are often well versed in avalanche control, search and rescue and other specialized techniques (e.g., chairlift evacuation, etc.). Patrollers work to promote ski safety, enforce area policies and help injured skiers when necessary. Ski patrollers also work to set up the mountain before it opens by conducting trail checks and setting up necessary equipment in preparation for the day. At the end of the day they also conduct a sweep, clearing the mountain for off-hours.
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