The interview will test the candidates knowledge of overall patrol functions and duties. To evaluate his / her knowledge of ski patrol operations related to an experienced patroller. Scenarios of various safety, legal or customer related situations will be presented and your response will be reviewed. Subjects may include but are not limited to the following:

Hill safety

morning sweep        - hazards
                               - open or close a trail and why
evacuation and lifts  - lift evacuation outline
                               - protocol with lift maintenance

risk management     - criteria for accident investigation
                               - trail junctions
                               - obstacles
                               - major injuries
                               - grooming and snowmaking equipment

Patrol Policies
opening and closing times
managerial chain of command
unruly customers - ticket removal
                            - alcohol
search and rescue
closed trails
snowboards
equipment - belt contents
                - sled contents
                - first aid room contents
evening sweep
customers unsafe equipment
communications - patrol
                         - activating EMS
patrol image - conduct and appearance
CPR on hill - procedures