Ski patrol receives updated training for emergency situations

By: 
Joanie Moore, Contributing Writer

Photo by Joanie Moore

North Flight Aero Med pilot Keelan McNulty, (second from left) explains the technology and capabilities of the newest helicopter, a Sikorsky 76, to Schuss Mountain Ski Patrol volunteers during a training session held last Friday at Antrim County Airport.

REGION – Emergency medical response for guests staying at one northern Michigan resort just went up a notch.

About 20 National Ski Patrol (NSP) volunteers from Schuss Mountain took part in a two-hour training session last Friday led by the flight and medical crew with North Flight Aero Med (NFAM). Training included classroom instruction and a hands-on demonstration of NFAM’s newest helicopter, a Sikorsky 76.

“Having an understanding of landing zones, potentially having to designate and set one up for us, just getting the knowledge out there is a big step toward safety and care,” said Keelan McNulty, NFAM Pilot and Safety Manager.

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