MML Emergency, First Aid, AED, and Wildlife Information
911
719-486-1249 – Leadville Sherriff’s Office
719-486-3113 – Leadville Fire Department
In critical situations, the first step is to always call 911. Please try to give specific instructions as to where the patient is located. Our address is 1151 County Road 7, Leadville, CO, 80461, and of course the lot or cabin number if the incident is occurring at a cabin. While the fire department has all of the cabin numbers and locations, it is still important to give specific instructions as to where the incident is occurring on the club. If a sufficient number of people are present, it may be necessary to have one person meet the emergency crews out on the county road and guide them to the emergency.
Mount Massive Lake’s AED (Automated External Difibulator) will be located in the clubhouse before the 2024 fishing season. AEDs are used in the direst of situations when a person is experiencing cardiac arrest. Our AED comes with written and audio instructions. During one of these situations, please follow all of the automated instructions from the machine after turning it on. It may seem intimidating if you have never used one, but the steps are quite simple and the machine will tell you everything that you need to do. First responders always carry an AED and some Lake County road, government, and maintenance vehicles will have one as well if they are trained to use one.
Situation Identification and Diagnosis
If you do not know what is going on with the person or what is wrong, do not move them or touch them so that you do not cause any further harm. Obviously, if the person is not breathing, immediately begin CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Assuming that the situation is safe for the responder, the victim requires continuous CPR until the first responder arrives. This consists of 30 rhythmic pumps to the chest of the person at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute (two pumps per second). Do these pumps to the rhythm of “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees or “Another Brick in the Wall pt 2” by Pink Floyd or “Highway to Hell” by ACDC. There are many songs in which you can look up that will help you with your chest compressions. This should total 100 to 120 compressions per minute (2 compressions per second).
Heart Attack
Stroke
Seizure
Prescription Reaction/Anaphylaxis
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Trauma/Physical Injury
Power Outages and Service Failures
Given our climate and remoteness, the power does go out at Mount Massive Lakes on occasion. Please do not contact staff when this occurs. We are always aware when the power goes out and there is nothing we can do about it. Sangre de Christo is aware that the power is out and contacting them does not make the process any faster. They usually have an update on their website that gives information on when we can expect the power to come back on.
Cellular service can also be erratic in the mountains. The best way to get updates is once again through your carrier’s website.
Natural Disaster
Large winter storms do occur in Leadville and there are many ways you can prepare for them. Being prepared means having adequate transportation if necessary (snow tires, 4 wheel drive vehicles, etc.), having adequate food and necessities before a storm, plowing your drive to the county road or knowing somebody that will (staff only plows roads on the club for normal operations), having necessary clothing and gear for being outside, and having any emergency contacts ready at your disposal.
Wildlife
One of the most unique and interesting dynamics to living at 10,000 feet in the mountains is the wildlife. Whether we are experiencing the negative temperatures in the winter or influx of tourists/visitors in the summer, all animals still have to eat. All of the ungulates (clade of animals that are mostly larger and have hooves, deer, elk, etc.) and predators from large (mountain lions) to small (weasels) have to survive. It is impressive than anything at all lives up here. Yes, believe it or not, there are mountain lions in the mountains. You are more likely to be struck by lightning than to be attacked by a mountain lion. There are also bears and bobcats. These animals do occasionally pass through the club and do not want anything to do with you 99.99% if the time. Staff will not contact CPW if one is spotted. We do have the occasional feline meander onto the club and it is very important to always know where your pets are and where they may roam. Moose injure more people every year in Colorado than mountain lions and bears combined. There are moose towards Weston Pass and they occasionally wander towards the base of the pass. If you see one, please do not get too close and do not let your pets get too close to them. While bull moose are intimidating in appearance, it is the females that are the most dangerous – especially if they have offspring. It is often wise to make audible noises when hiking or fishing alone in moose habitat. When alone, I often whistle, have music playing, or talk to my dog so that any animals are aware that I am present. Here are some tips to avoid confrontation with the wildlife in the mountains.
719-486-1249 – Leadville Sherriff’s Office
719-486-3113 – Leadville Fire Department
In critical situations, the first step is to always call 911. Please try to give specific instructions as to where the patient is located. Our address is 1151 County Road 7, Leadville, CO, 80461, and of course the lot or cabin number if the incident is occurring at a cabin. While the fire department has all of the cabin numbers and locations, it is still important to give specific instructions as to where the incident is occurring on the club. If a sufficient number of people are present, it may be necessary to have one person meet the emergency crews out on the county road and guide them to the emergency.
Mount Massive Lake’s AED (Automated External Difibulator) will be located in the clubhouse before the 2024 fishing season. AEDs are used in the direst of situations when a person is experiencing cardiac arrest. Our AED comes with written and audio instructions. During one of these situations, please follow all of the automated instructions from the machine after turning it on. It may seem intimidating if you have never used one, but the steps are quite simple and the machine will tell you everything that you need to do. First responders always carry an AED and some Lake County road, government, and maintenance vehicles will have one as well if they are trained to use one.
Situation Identification and Diagnosis
If you do not know what is going on with the person or what is wrong, do not move them or touch them so that you do not cause any further harm. Obviously, if the person is not breathing, immediately begin CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Assuming that the situation is safe for the responder, the victim requires continuous CPR until the first responder arrives. This consists of 30 rhythmic pumps to the chest of the person at a rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute (two pumps per second). Do these pumps to the rhythm of “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees or “Another Brick in the Wall pt 2” by Pink Floyd or “Highway to Hell” by ACDC. There are many songs in which you can look up that will help you with your chest compressions. This should total 100 to 120 compressions per minute (2 compressions per second).
Heart Attack
- Discomfort or pain in the chest area
- Discomfort or pain in the back or neck area
- Discomfort or pain in the left arm
- Nausea
- Excessive Sweating
- Dizziness
- Sweating
Stroke
- Paralysis or numbness on one side of the body
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Confusion
- Headaches and vomiting
- Impaired vision
- Difficulty swallowing
- Impaired coordination
Seizure
- Uncontrolled motor movements
- Eyes rolling back in the head
- Foaming at the mouth
Prescription Reaction/Anaphylaxis
- Allergic reaction symptoms
- Hives
- Rash/Swelling
- Trouble breathing
- Foaming at the mouth
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- No pulse
- No breathing
- Unconscious
- Fainting
- Heart Palpitations
Trauma/Physical Injury
- Bleeding
- Open Wounds
- Bruising/Swelling
- Slurred dialogue (concussion)
- Unconsciousness
- Exposed bones/distorted limbs
- Something is burning or… on fire
- Smoke or unregular smell in one’s home or outside of the home
- Smoke outside of house or hazy conditions (wildfire)
Power Outages and Service Failures
Given our climate and remoteness, the power does go out at Mount Massive Lakes on occasion. Please do not contact staff when this occurs. We are always aware when the power goes out and there is nothing we can do about it. Sangre de Christo is aware that the power is out and contacting them does not make the process any faster. They usually have an update on their website that gives information on when we can expect the power to come back on.
Cellular service can also be erratic in the mountains. The best way to get updates is once again through your carrier’s website.
Natural Disaster
Large winter storms do occur in Leadville and there are many ways you can prepare for them. Being prepared means having adequate transportation if necessary (snow tires, 4 wheel drive vehicles, etc.), having adequate food and necessities before a storm, plowing your drive to the county road or knowing somebody that will (staff only plows roads on the club for normal operations), having necessary clothing and gear for being outside, and having any emergency contacts ready at your disposal.
Wildlife
One of the most unique and interesting dynamics to living at 10,000 feet in the mountains is the wildlife. Whether we are experiencing the negative temperatures in the winter or influx of tourists/visitors in the summer, all animals still have to eat. All of the ungulates (clade of animals that are mostly larger and have hooves, deer, elk, etc.) and predators from large (mountain lions) to small (weasels) have to survive. It is impressive than anything at all lives up here. Yes, believe it or not, there are mountain lions in the mountains. You are more likely to be struck by lightning than to be attacked by a mountain lion. There are also bears and bobcats. These animals do occasionally pass through the club and do not want anything to do with you 99.99% if the time. Staff will not contact CPW if one is spotted. We do have the occasional feline meander onto the club and it is very important to always know where your pets are and where they may roam. Moose injure more people every year in Colorado than mountain lions and bears combined. There are moose towards Weston Pass and they occasionally wander towards the base of the pass. If you see one, please do not get too close and do not let your pets get too close to them. While bull moose are intimidating in appearance, it is the females that are the most dangerous – especially if they have offspring. It is often wise to make audible noises when hiking or fishing alone in moose habitat. When alone, I often whistle, have music playing, or talk to my dog so that any animals are aware that I am present. Here are some tips to avoid confrontation with the wildlife in the mountains.
- Keep all of your trash inside
- Do not go hiking/walking around at night
- Make yourself visible and audible when hiking alone
- Do not get too close to any animal for any reason (including pictures)
- Keep control of your pets and be responsible with them
- Bring your birdfeeders and hummingbird feeders inside at night
- Do not feed the animals