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Join The Patrol

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Join the Patrol
as a Bike or Safety (hiking) patroller.

Interested in joining? Email us at arbpmembership@gmail.com to arrange an optional get-acquainted ride with a bike patroller. A candidate must demonstrate the ability to bicycle 20 miles if a bike patroller or hike 5 miles if a safety patroller.

When you are ready to join the patrol:

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Start with step 2. At step 3, choose "American River Bike Host Unit," choose "Bike Host" as your classification and record the member ID assigned to you. Then ask arbpmembership@gmail.com to accept your addition to the patrol's NSP roster. Once the patrol director does so, you can sign up for NSP courses.

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  • Pay new member dues on the NSP website. You're now ready to begin training.

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OFC/CPR/AED

Once the patrol director accepts you to the patrol, you will be assigned to a Patrol Team, your Team Leader is notified and you can enroll in training classes.

 

  • On NSP.org, go to the Center For Learning and enroll in "Outdoor First Care Online." Do not enroll in the Renewal course (that's for renewing patrollers).

  • Once you complete the online OFC class, enroll in "Outdoor First Care Skills Day" that's a practice session and final test administered by the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP)

  • Enroll in a CPR/AED class conducted by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association (there are many in the area). Post your completion certificate to the NSP.org learning center.

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ARBP Orientation

  • If you have a gmail address, send it to the ARBP's IT Adviser to gain access to the ARBP online training and scheduling calendar. If you don't have a gmail address, you can use another, but a gmail address works best. The IT will send you instructions on how to sign into the Patroller's Portal.

  • Read the Patroller's Handbook in entirety. (Patroller's Portal) 

  • Review all Patrol Orientation videos. (Patroller's Portal)

  • Take the online Orientation Quiz (Patroller's Portal)

  • Obtain a candidate loaner vest from your team leader (vests are worn while in training)

  • Participate in four Training Rides/Hikes by joining any patrol listed on the patrol calendar or by communicating with your team leader. 

  • Schedule each Training Ride/Hike on the Patroller Calendar in advance of and submit Shift Reports following each Training Ride/Hike.

  • Participate in a basic bike mechanics maintenance class, offered on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month.

  • Enroll in NSP Bike Fundamentals (nsp.org) - Safety Patrol exempt

  • Enroll in NSP Bike I (nsp.org) - Safety Patrol exempt

  • Enroll in NSP Bike I Skills Day (nsp.org) - a hands-on session conducted by the ARBP - Safety Patrol exempt

  • Purchase a patrol jersey or shirt (patrol store found in Patroller's Handbook)

  • Put together a patrol pack (first aid and bike repair tools/supplies)

  • Once you have completed everything to this point, request a Check Off ride/hike from your Team Leader to be certified as a Bike or Safety Patroller.

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Annual Requirements:

  • Renew OFC certificate every two years (annuallly for OEC);

  • Renew CPR certificate every two years;

  • Adhere to the NSP Code of Conduct;

  • Demonstrate good judgment;

  • Demonstrate continued physical and mental ability to patrol:

  • Know, respect and adhere to Trail Etiquette; 

  • Exercise honesty, integrity and courtesy; 

  • Be in uniform only while on duty or when transiting to or from patrolling; 

  • Never drink alcoholic beverages while in uniform,

  • Attend at least four First Saturdays per year (or equivalent online or in-person training sessions) and; 

  • Complete 48 hours patrolling or providing service in the previous calendar year (30 hours for members of an NSP Ski Patrol, 10 hours for Junior Patrollers).

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Estimated Cost to Join:

  • Annual NSP Membership, $100 (no additional charge for members of other NSP patrols).

  • Annual NSP regional and divisional dues, $40 dollars. Subsidized for patrollers in good standing, revenues permitting.

  • Outdoor First Care (about 4 hours on-line, another 4 hours hands-on ), $25; Renewals free.

  • CPR course, $65. Can be more or less, depending on provider.

  • Universal background check (Live Scan) $30 (varies). One time.

  • Patrol Jersey $65; Vest, $30. Recycled uniform items in good condition are sometimes available. One time.

  • Patrol tools and supplies, $50, estimated (varies). Resupply is provided by the patrol. One time.

  • Total - $375 - $400

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Questions: Contact the Patrol Recruitment Advisor,  Gretchen Jacobs, arbpmembership@gmail.com.

Apply for Bike/Safety Patrol

By applying to join the American River Bike Patrol, I attest that I understand and accept that all physical activities include inherent risks and that it is impossible to guarantee any participant's absolute safety. I agree to abide by the guidelines, rules and/or policies & procedures of the American River Bike Patrol. I attest that I am in good health and do not have any physical or mental condition, past or present, which would in any way affect my ability to participate in this program. I attest that I have never been convicted of a crime, including any sex-related or child abuse related offenses. I waive and release the American River Bike Patrol, its officers, agents, agencies and employees from and against all claims, suits, losses or related causes of action for damages resulting from my participation in this program and agree to hold harmless the American River Bike Patrol from all claims resulting from my participation in this program. I further consent to allow the American River Bike Patrol to use any photographs of me taken during my participation in this program in its promotional material.

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