Bear Creek EMS Program

08/28/2025

Joins us for a FREE Patroller Workshop presented by Linda and Larry Jones, Blue Mountain Ski Patrol. This two hour session is worth your time!

Click on the link below to Register…

The Bear Creek EMS Program is proud to present the following Patroller Workshop: Wilderness Wisdom - Smart Responses to Outdoor EmergenciesPresented By Linda Laskowski Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, NREMTLarry Jones, BA, NREMT, FAWMThis interaction workshop covers the following objecti...

08/28/2025

A little more practice and a little more prep for the big day! Having new instructors come in to evaluate our candidates is helping them prepare by pointing out areas in which they can improve upon.

Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol

08/23/2025

In the afternoon Mike Maguire talked about his personal story and experiences with PTSD resulting in his retirement from EMS and fire and how it affects our daily lives. The EMT candidates openly discussed how it has an effect on them as patrollers too and how they can support each other by recognizing signs and symptoms, and ways to get help.

Camelback Ski Patrol
Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol
Eastern PA EMS Council
Eastern PA Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team
National Ski Patrol System Inc
Eastern PA Region

08/23/2025

It was a perfect day to introduce some low angle rescue to keep the class engaged. Led by Steve Snyder of Greenawalds Fire/Rescue 11 and Phil Nunan of Boyertown Fire Co, the EMT candidates worked through a low angle rescue after learning basic techniques all morning.

Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol

08/21/2025

The EMT class is fine tuning their skills and assessments through peer led scenarios and study sessions. While instructors continue to evaluate them, finding areas for improvement.

This class is confident and dialed in for their exam!

Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol

08/15/2025

During the week, the Program also hosted their EMS Instructor Methodology Course led by Dr. Everitt Bins. This small class consisted of providers across the region with a diverse background and goals.

Camelback Ski Patrol
Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley EMS
Geissenger EMS

08/15/2025

Each of our EMT candidates have begun peer reviewing each other and providing feedback while our instructors lead them through different mock scenarios. This allows the candidates get a feel for how well they are progressing through the course.

Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol
Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol

08/08/2025

Help Support the Bear Creek EMS Program!

Our program is an independent EMS institution accredited by the Pa Bureau of EMS created for patrollers to become EMTs and continue to grow through continuing education. As a volunteer run nonprofit, our instructors need help purchasing equipment to maintain our accreditation and high standards.

Please consider supporting the BC EMS Program through our GoFundMe Campaign or directly through our website at www.bearcreekems.org

https://gofund.me/c4e72f9c

Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Jack Frost Ski Patrol
Big Boulder Ski Patrol
Eagle Rock Ski Patrol
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Blue Mountain Resort
Camelback Mt Resort
Spring Mountain Ski Area
Ski Big Bear Pennsylvania
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Montage Mountain
Shawnee Ski Mountain Resort
Round Top Ski Resort

PLEASE help us help you become an EMT! We need supplies and equipment… Al Rattie needs your support for Help us Help YOU become a PA EMT!

07/29/2025

Want to become an EMS Instructor. Join us August 8th -14th as we host the EMS Instructor Methodology Course by Dr. Everitt Bins here at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

The Bear Creek EMS Program is hosting an EMT Instructor Course taught by Dr. Everitt Binns, Ph.D at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. This 40 hour course provides instructors the basics skills and knowledge to host and or provide education and training programs by utilizing best practices and teaching str...

07/25/2025

Yesterday our EMT candidates shifted gears to begin preparing for their NREMT written and state psychomotor skills exams by breaking down test questions and reviewing skills led by our instructor assistants as they prepare for their EMS Instructor Methodology Course.

Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol

07/17/2025

The EMT candidates along with select Bear Creek Mountain Resort team members participated in a small mock MCI drill.

This class emphasized the important of a strong unified command and the roles within it. The class also practiced triaging and scene management leading up to the drill.

Bear Creek Ski Patrol
Camelback Ski Patrol
Liberty Mountain Ski Patrol
Spring Mountain Ski Patrol

07/16/2025

August 8th will be here before you know it! If you haven’t registered for the EMS Instructor Methodology Course, do so now to guarantee your spot within the class.

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The Bear Creek EMS Program is hosting an EMT Instructor Course taught by Dr. Everitt Binns, Ph.D at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. This 40 hour course provides instructors the basics skills and knowledge to host and or provide education and training programs by utilizing best practices and teaching str...