If someone gets hurt out on the trail and can’t get back to the ski lodge, call the Fire Department for trail rescue assistance.Fire Department: 873-2222Dial “0” for the Operator and ask for the Fire Department. Tell the Fire Department what has happened. This information is very important as it may affect the type of equipment and number of personnel dispatched to the scene. Also provide the following information: - Where is the injured person?
- Where is the closest point of access? Any helpful points of reference like a named part of the trail? (always have a map handy when you are on the trails)
- Will they need snowmachine/sled rescue?
- What kind of injury – fracture, cardiac, conscious?
The Fire Department has snowmachines and rescue sleds to bring emergency responders and rescue equipment out on the trails.
What should I do if there is an emergency on the ski trails?- If possible, leave someone with the injured person and send another person to call for help.
- Give basic first aid and keep the injured person warm.
- Avoid moving the injured person.
- Call the Fire Department at 873-2222 for rescue assistance.
- If in winter, warn approaching skiers by putting skies in an ‘X’ in the trail.
- After the Fire Department has been called, someone familiar with the Club’s snowmachines may be able to get a Club snowmachine and rescue sled, and go to the assistance of the injured person.
- Have someone meet the Fire Department at the lodge in a visible location to take them to the injured person.
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