Friday, October 26, 2012

Ski Swap Saturday 9:00am @ Agriplex

The Annual Ski Swap is Saturday 9:00am at the Okanogan Agriplex (at the County Fairgrounds, see map below).

Timing is everything... get your gear and season passes now. Also benefits the Loup Loup Ski Patrol.


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Thursday, October 25, 2012

OEC Refresher Assessment Simplified 6-5-8

Here's the steps of doing assessments broken down into "Scene Sizeup" (6 steps), "Primary Assessment" (5 steps), "Secondary Assessment" (8 steps). For each scenario, follow these steps in order.

Scene Sizeup (6)
1. scene safe?
2. Introduce yourself, "...may I help you?"
3. BSI 
4. #people/LOR
5. MOI/NOI
6. extrication/spine issues

Primary Assessment (5)
1. ABCD's
2. intervene airway, breathing
3. control bleeding
4. confirm LOR
5. call for help (# of patrollers, trauma sled, oxygen, AED, EMS, Management)

Secondary Assessment (8)
1. DCAP-BTLS (expose or OPQRST)
2. SAMPLE
3. Vitals
4. intervene 
5. treat for shock
6. spinal immobilizatin
7. package
8. redo vitals

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Ski Swap: Saturday Oct. 27, 2012

Ski Swap: 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Agriplex in Okanogan, WA.

Do you have any old skis sitting in your garage collecting dust? Do you need a new ski helmet, poles or boots?

This is your opportunity to swap out your old skis for something new! This ski swap is the only one happening in Okanogan County this year, so don’t miss it! Come swap your gear and experience amazing prices!

You will also have the chance to take your season pass photo and purchase the new Loup Loup Wolf Pack pass!

Loup Loup Ski Patrollers volunteer a great deal of their time each year to help make Loup Loup Ski Bowl a safe place to ski. The swap is their key annual fundraiser to support the purchase of upgraded equipment and supplies.

The Ski Swap takes place on from 9:00am - 1:00pm at the Agriplex in Okanogan. Admission is $2.

Check in your used items to sell at the Agriplex on Friday, October 26 from 4:00 - 7:00pm.

To make things more convenient on the Methow Valley side: drop off gear Wednesday, October 24 from 3:30 - 7:00pm, at Liberty Bell High School, NW corner entrance. Pick up ($ or unused gear) at the same location: Sunday October 28, 9:00 - 12:00pm. Any items not picked up will be disposed of.