Also called: Ski Patrol
Keeps ski slopes safe: avalanche control, rescues, and first aid.
You ski the mountain before it opens, throwing explosives to trigger avalanches safely. During the day you respond to injuries, splinting legs and toboggan-hauling patients down the mountain. Patrollers are EMTs on skis.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Outdoor Emergency Care or EMT certification plus expert skiing.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Avalanche control, rescues and first aid on the slopes are hands-on emergency work.
Classes: Health, Physical education, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9092.
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