Become a Med Friend in the Birkie Community!
We know there are countless skiers and bikers in the Birkie community with valuable skills that can make a difference in the event of a trailside medical emergency. We want YOU to become a Med Friend!
WHAT
This initiative empowers trail users with medical training to optimize responses during medical emergencies.
WHY
The Birkie area bike and ski trails traverse rural regions where ambulance response times can be slow. Your skills can help bridge that gap.
WHO
We’re looking for individuals with the following skills:
- Ability to identify emergencies or life-threatening situations
- Proficiency in effectively sharing location details with 911 (If you’re not familiar with the US National Grid, click HERE to learn more and download the app)
- Basic Life Support (high-quality CPR and AED use)
- Awareness of C-spine precautions
Well-qualified candidates include:
- EMS personnel
- ER or ICU nurses/providers
- Respiratory Therapists (RT)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
- Wilderness First Responders
- National Ski Patrol members
HOW
If you’re interested in becoming a Med Friend, please send an email to the Birkie Medical team at birkiemedfriend@gmail.com
MORE
As a Med Friend, you’ll receive pre-event medical briefings, including medical plans for race day and updates on drone-AED status.
Join us in enhancing safety on the trails! Your expertise can make a real difference.
Location Sharing
Examples of apps that can display USNG GPS coordinates: MyUSNG for iPhone & Avenza Maps for Android
Upcoming Bystander Training
Birkie Bystander Medical Training Class
What to do until help arrives; how to share your location with 911; what to do for cardiac arrest, stop bleeding, use an AED; and more. Class size is limited for this 90 minute training, so sign up asap! This class will be offered on a recurring basis, so stay tuned for additional offerings in the future months.
- Saturday, November 23
- 3pm
- Base Camp
- Thursday, December 19
- 6pm
- Base Camp
