Patroller Duties

Responsibilities

Patrol a minimum number of hours over a specific patrolling season plus training, e.g., 50 hours minimum from April through October.
Observe and follow the pre-arranged and agreed upon patrolling schedule. Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there.
Wear and maintain the proper uniform for the patrol unit.
Make sure patrol group equipment is signed out, returned, and if necessary, restocked in working order and in a timely fashion. Patroller is responsible for equipment when in their possession.
Help maintain safe trails by being alert and reporting hazards, obstacles, and remedies as required.
Assist in the care and transportation of injured or ill persons.
Accurately complete appropriate incident record procedures and/or log sheets.
Interact effectively with trail users, emergency care providers, and land management officials.
Educate trail users about trail conditions and low impact riding techniques.
Know how to contact and provide effective feedback to individuals, agencies, and organizations that have jurisdiction in the local area.

Qualifications

Satisfy all established training requirements established by the National Mountain Bike Patrol and the local land manager to include, but not limited to:

first aid/emergency care
communication equipment skills
interpersonal skills
interagency relations
trail/environmental issues and impact
orienteering
riding skills
emergency bike repair

Know and follow all local policies and procedures.
Know personal limitations on qualifications and ability to provide services.
Demonstrate adequate mountain bike patrol skills.
Maintain personal bike to prevent failures on the trail.

Personal Risk Management

Stay within your physical limits while patrolling.
Comprehend and differentiate between personal and patrol group responsibility regarding insurance and health coverage.
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and be prepared for the unexpected (do not become a casualty).
Always wear a helmet and other appropriate safety gear.
If possible, carry extra water and energy food.

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	Patroller Duties Responsibilities Patrol a minimum number of hours over a specific patrolling season plus training, e.g., 50 hours minimum from April through October. Observe and follow the pre-arranged and agreed upon patrolling schedule. Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there. Wear and maintain the proper uniform for the patrol unit. Make sure patrol group equipment is signed out, returned, and if necessary, restocked in working order and in a timely fashion. Patroller is responsible for equipment when in their possession. Help maintain safe trails by being alert and reporting hazards, obstacles, and remedies as required. Assist in the care and transportation of injured or ill persons. Accurately complete appropriate incident record procedures and/or log sheets. Interact effectively with trail users, emergency care providers, and land management officials. Educate trail users about trail conditions and low impact riding techniques. Know how to contact and provide effective feedback to individuals, agencies, and organizations that have jurisdiction in the local area. Qualifications Satisfy all established training requirements established by the National Mountain Bike Patrol and the local land manager to include, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care communication equipment skills interpersonal skills interagency relations trail/environmental issues and impact orienteering riding skills emergency bike repair Know and follow all local policies and procedures. Know personal limitations on qualifications and ability to provide services. Demonstrate adequate mountain bike patrol skills. Maintain personal bike to prevent failures on the trail. Personal Risk Management Stay within your physical limits while patrolling. Comprehend and differentiate between personal and patrol group responsibility regarding insurance and health coverage. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions and be prepared for the unexpected (do not become a casualty). Always wear a helmet and other appropriate safety gear. If possible, carry extra water and energy food.


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