Division Elections Coming Soon!!  (Effective March 10th- More information coming by email to respective parties voting)

1: Division Director- Two Candidates are running: Andy Bechdolt & Eric Geisler

• Per P&P (4.1&4.2): Division Director will be voted by the RD's & PD's/PR's from 3/15-3/31.
• NOTE: Ballot information will be sent by email on 3/10 to RD's & PD's/PR's by Kay Seidel. 
• If you have input on the candidates, talk to those who are voting (RD's & PD/PR's)
• More information on the candidates are posted on the PNWD Directory page.

2: Region Director- Inland Empire- Two Candidates running: Dan Edwards & Chase Hausman

• Voting takes place from 3/15-3/31.
• NOTE: Ballot information will be sent by email on 3/10 to Inland Empire's PD/PR's by Kay Seidel. 
• If you have input on the candidates, talk to those who are voting: Inland Empire's PD/PR's.

3: Region Director- Southern Idaho- Congratulations to Thad Murata - unopposed. 

• Please congratulate Thad!!

​Upcoming Events, Action or Information

1:  Latest Nor'Wester: Lots of Information, check it & past issues out- Click Here!  

• (Not in your email today 3/7?  Need to update your email with NSP. Don't miss out)

2:  **For Division PNWD Event Calendar: ** Click Here 

• or use the "News & Infor" link above to find event dates for Region/Division Events there.  
• Need items added? Please Email the below Information to: Webmaster .
  (1: Event Name/Logo, 2: Date/Time/Location, 3: Any specific information, 4: How/who to contact.)​
• ​Look at Calendar & Regions, then choose date or region.
• Have handouts to share, send to ​[email protected]​
• Help spread the word to others where the calendar is located.​

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3:  Nuts & Bolts March 15 & 16th at Mt Bachelor, Oregon Region

• See Division Calendar or Oregon Region page for details!
• PSIA Clinics, OET Enhancement Seminars, OET Senior Finals and more!!
• Click here for PDF with details.  Note: Need to register by Feb 20th. Contact Joe Harwood for more.

4:  Alumni East Gathering 3/16-21 Vermont: Go to the Alumni Page for further.

5:  March 18th, 6:30pm (pacific) SafetyCulture4All ORM-Outdoor Risk Management

• Via Zoom - Learn & Hear from Joe Ferraro, ORM Advisor; Let us know your questions
• Followed by Patroller Wellness Roundtable

6:  March 22-23rd Certified APP Clinic at Mt Ashland

• Contact Kacy Carlson and check out Certified Page for more information

7:  Advanced Terrain Clinic March 29 & 30th at Crystal Mtn WA, PNWD-NW Region

• See Division Calendar or Northwest Region page for details!
• Advanced Terrain Clinic, OET, Ski. Skills, Drills and more! 
• Click here for PDF with details.  Note: registering after March 17th, email event organizer first if space is available.​​

8:  April 8th-NSP Wellness TF Workshop#4: Interactive Scenario-What Would You/Patrol Do?

• Will interact on how their patrol would handle the situation regarding wellness, stress continuum, issues, follow-up, resources, etc.  There will be three rotating breakout sessions networking on specific key points of the scenario. 
• Duplicate Sessions to pick from to best meet your timeline.  Session will NOT be recorded.
  • 1st Session: 4-6pm (MTN)- Click Here to Register
  • 2nd Session: 6:30-8:30pm (MTN)- Click Here to Register
• Who: All Interested NSP Members, Area Representatives, Interested Agencies
  • *Deadline for registration is MONday 4/7  1pm (Mtn time). 

 New Video's by Ski California on Deep Snow & Chairlift Unseated Rider

• View on the Safety Page  -Sections: "Tree Well Safety" & "Chairlift Safety & Tips"!
• Brief & nicely done videos, both for children & adults, please share with your area & guests.  Play in your aid room!!​

  Safety Month: Recognize your patrol efforts!

• Did you know NSAA has a Safety Photo Contest?  Deadline: March 3rd!
• Winner receives free registration to a NSAA event over the next year! 
• Recognize your patrol great efforts for the NSAA 2025 Safety Awards!  Deadline March 21st!
• ​Go to SafetyInformation Page for general safety resources and tips for all.​

  NSAA & PNSAA have shared 2 New Safety GUIDES - Click for more.

• Click on the pics to the right for more safety information and tips as well.

  PHOTOS!  Let's showcase your area & patrol!

• We want to share to the website, social media, materials for recruitment / retention / & awards....
• When sending let us know when, who, where. email: [email protected]
• Remember not to include patient faces and any questions please contact us.
• NSP Social Media Policy for more information. ​

  February 18th SafetyCulture4All Tuesday Workshop: THANK-YOU for coming!!

• Patroller Wellness Collaboration with SAR,EMS, FIRE, LEO, Chaplins!​​​
• Questions, please contact us [email protected]​

Div/Reg Event Calendar

Nuts & Bolts, Mt Bachelor March 15-16th

March 16-21

SC4A & ORM March 18th

APP Certified Clinic March/22-23rd

Adv Terrain Clinic, Crystal 3/29-30th

4/8 Wellness Taskforce - Interactive Scenario

Unseated Rider Video

Learn more on 2025 Safety Awards

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@micahmans- photo credit of @morgieemoo, Crystal Mtn! THANKYOU!

Go to the Safety Information Page
​for more information, links, tips on Summer/ Winter Weather Safety & Road Conditions

Click for more information

Safety Culture 4 All - Workshop Series  

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00pm (PT)

SafetyCulture4All -Series: How do we build & sustain a culture of safety in our patrols, regions & division?
This is a Skill Set for us all....New = Practice,  Review = Practice

• Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm(pt), the Safety Team will be holding short, high interest topics by video calls on Zoom.
• These video calls are designed to bring you actionable programs and information that you can use at your own patrol meetings and individual benefit. We encourage you to attend, bring a friend or designee.
• Most workshops will last 30+ minutes per topic.  Topics of high interest may include a follow up (2nd workshop) that goes more in-depth.​​
• Recordings from last 3 seasons have been archived: Click Here to view.

Click here : for more information....
Regular Zoom Link, Workshop Series Monthly information, Recordings, etc.  
​OR Try using your phone camera to scan QR code over to the right---->

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Some photo's are linked to their PNWD website page / or associated website by clicking on photo.

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Safety / Emergent - ​Stress Awareness Resources 
​
If experiencing a lifethreatening need for assistance, please DIAL 911 immediately.

• ​​Text "HOME" to 741741 - Crisis Text Line FREE
• National Helpline Dial:   800-662-HELP(4357)
• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, (then press 1)  OR text 838255
• Dial or Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline Dial:   800-273-8255

• CREWCARE Safe Call Now @ (206) 459-3020 

         Serving Emergency Personnel & their families nationwide 24/7

• First Responders Support Team @ (402) 218-1234 

         National non-emergency line - leave a message for a return call

• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation @ (410) 313-2473 

        Referrals to a CISM team for emergency workers  24/7

AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE!
Available 24hrs a day,
7 days a week.
24/7

*NonEmergent Information: (Click Here)

The PNWD & NSP does not endorse any specific organization or content, the intent is to assist others of knowing there are many avenues to seek out and use what works best for them.  Please know there are additional groups and agencies available for help as well.  PNWD Wellness team, are not counselors, but wanting to encourage information be available to all and have a quick access to professionals when needed.  Please be familiar with your area's programs that might be available to you as well, such as EAPl.  Your patrol may have counselors as patrollers that have agreed to assist as well.  This page will remain a work in progress, we welcome suggestions, corrections which are always appreciated.