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AEDs and their electrode pads can be negatively affected by cold weather; therefore, during
colder seasons and/or current and forecasted below-freezing temperatures, rangers must bring
their AEDs inside at the end of each shift, including when performing standby duties. Because
AEDs are located in many OSMP buildings, rangers must be familiar with their locations.

Rangers are also provided small first aid packs that consist of basic EMS supplies to assist visitors
with minor injuries such as scrapes and abrasions, which are commonly encountered on the trail.
Rangers are strongly encouraged to carry a small first-aid pack when they are on extended patrols
away from their vehicles. A list of minimum patrol medical pack supplies can be found in
Appendix V; however, rangers may to add to these packs with supplies from the medical cache.

Rangers must have immediate access to a CPR barrier device at all times. They are also strongly
encouraged to carry and have immediate access to a tourniquet at all times.

Due to the varied and remote locations on OSMP properties, injuries and medical emergencies
often occur on terrain that is difficult to access. By Colorado state statute, the Boulder County
Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is responsible for providing search and rescue (SAR) capabilities across
their county jurisdiction; BCSO has granted the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group (RMRG) this
statutory responsibility. Depending on the SAR incident, the local fire protection district,
ambulance service, BCSO, rangers, RMRG, Front Range Rescue Dogs (FRRD), and/or the
Boulder Emergency Squad (BES) could all play a search and rescue role.

When responding to SAR incidents, rangers are expected to act in a professional manner,
facilitate interagency operations, fulfill roles that contribute to positive outcomes, and act as
resource advisors for OSMP properties. Rangers will follow the chain of command established by
the incident command system while performing these tasks.

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