What we are Looking For

First Aid Ski Patrol members are volunteers at either Grouse Mountain or Cypress Nordic (Hollyburn). Members patrol an approximately 8-hour shift either every second Saturday or every second Sunday for the duration of the ski season. Members must attend a minimum of 80% of shifts plus at least 2 shifts on additional event/holiday dates such as Christmas break, Family Day etc. Patrollers must be a minimum 18 years of age with a current 80-hour first aid certificate (OFA 3, EMR certificate or license, WFR) or for Grouse be a Registered Nurse with emergency room experience.

There are a limited number of junior patrols (16-18 years-old) and Mountain Safety (members that assist on the mountain without first aid training) in addition to Ski Patrol members. All members, except junior patrols, are required to provide a Criminal Record check (including vulnerable persons) prior to the start of the season

In your first year with FASP you will serve as a probationary patroller and will be assigned specific duty periods on the mountain of your choice. During the winter months, every FASP member is required to train and patrol up to 15 days from October to April. This does not include the time spent on your first aid course.

Ready to Join Us?

Recruitment for the 2024.25 ski season is closed.

You can e-mail us at membership@fasp.bc.ca if you have any questions about the patrol, or just visit us during the winter season on the mountains! We can be easily seen in our red jackets around the slopes.