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Who We Are

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The Blue Knob Ski Patrol (BKSP) is a professional
outdoor emergency response organization. We are
dedicated to providing quality emergency medical
care, hazard mitigation, search/rescue services,
and snow sport safety education for guests and
employees at the Blue Knob All Seasons Resort.

BKSP consists of both volunteer and paid patrollers. All volunteer Patrollers are recognized through the National Ski Patrol. NSP is an organization that serves the public and outdoor recreation industry by providing education and credentialing for emergency care and safety service providers.


Becoming a Ski Patroller

To become an Alpine Ski or Boarder Patroller for Blue Knob, you will need to complete three areas of training.
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Ski and Tobogganing
  • Rescue
To join, an on-line application must be completed and will then be reviewed.   Once accepted and offered a candidate position you can register with the National Office, which will include paying current dues ($110), and you will be able to begin your training.

Emergency Medical Care

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There are two ways to meet the emergency medical training requirements. The first is through the Outdoor Emergency Care - Technician (OEC-T) course and certification. This is a National Ski Patrol course and is offered at Blue Knob and other resorts in the PA, MD, VA and WV area. After receiving your OEC-T certification you will be considered a "basic patroller".

The second route is to take an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course from your state-authorizing agency. These are offered multiple times during the year at various locations. PA EMT courses in the Blue Knob area can be found at www.saems.com . After receiving your EMT certification, you will take the OEC-T written and practical ‘challenge’ for your OEC-T certification.

Active Medical Professionals may challenge the OEC Tests. Requirements for the challenge are to pass both the written and practical tests, cost is $60.00. Interested parties should email our Recruitment Officer  Elizabeth Hermann.

Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET ski and toboggan training)

OET training occurs once the Resort is open for the season, usually during  January and February. Training is offered eight hours every weekend through these months until the skiing/toboggan test is scheduled. Attendance requirements for this training must be met for an individual to be permitted to “test out”. All Candidates and Basic Patrollers will be informed of the schedule and requirements prior to the first training session.

Rescue

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The rescue portion of the Blue Knob Ski Patrol training consists of both
On-Line and at Blue Knob training. See listing below.

On-Line Training:

  • NIMS 100 and NIMS 700  
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens  
  • Helicopter Landing Zone Officer Course  

Blue Knob Training:

Mentoring (during the active ski season)
  • Mountain Logistics
  • Radio Operations
  • Resort & Mountain Orientation
  • Packing Standard Packs
  • Low Angle Rescue
Ski Lift Rescue Operations Course (16 Hours)
On-Hill Care (Saturday afternoons after S&T Training)
For any specific information that may not have been answered here please contact one of our recruiting officers.

Recruiting Officers

Steve Bodenschatz                    Elizabeth Hermann
   717-598-0890                           724-422-0832
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