William (Bill) DeVarney
​Year inducted: 2018
Primary Patrol: Eastern Division Administrative Patrol
Years of Service: 32
Leadership Roles, Program Activity, Awards and Recognitions:
  • 2019-Present National Outdoor Emergency Care Program Director
  • 2012-2018 Assistant National Director - Outdoor Emergency Care
  • 2012-Present National Outdoor Emergency Care Refresher Committee Chair
  • 2006-2012 Eastern Division Supervisor – Outdoor Emergency Care
  • 2003-2006 Assistant Eastern Division Supervisor – Outdoor Emergency Care
  • 2010-2016 Instructor Development Advisor and Instructor– Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Region
  • 2007-2011 Outdoor Emergency Transportation Instructor
  • 1987-Present Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor and Instructor Trainer
  • 1988-Present Outdoor Emergency Care Senior Trainer/Evaluator
  • 2003-Present American Heart Association CPR Instructor
  • 2000 National Appointment Number 9170
  • 2002 Eastern Division and Region Outstanding Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor
  • 2002/09/11/13 Yellow Merit Stars
  • 2005 National Outstanding Large Ski Patrol Award Recipient
  • 2005 Presidential Volunteer Service Award – Silver
  • 2005 Outstanding Patroller – Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Region
  • 2008 Eastern Division and Region Outstanding Administrative Patroller
  • 2010 Distinguished Service Award
Contributions to the National Ski Patrol:
Bill DeVarney began his ski patrol career at Wachusett Mountain in Eastern Massachusetts.  He attained his Senior Alpine classification in just three years and immersed himself in leadership roles as a Hill Captain (11 years) and as an Instructor and Instructor Trainer.  Bill’s contributions to his Region and Division, Outdoor Emergency Care, Instructor Development and Young Adult Patroller Programs were and continue to be extensive.  His countless contributions at the national level include serving for decades as a reviewer, contributor and committee member/chair in support for our Outdoor First Care and Outdoor Emergency Care Program Manuals; the Young Adult and Senior Programs; the OEC Test Bank Review; the Instructor Trainer Manual; the Refresher Committee and as an Instructor at multiple Powderfall Events.  His passion for and devotion to the National Ski Patrol is clearly reflected by the staggering number of accomplishments at all levels of our organization.