NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TRAINING/MEETING CALENDAR - JANUARY 24, 2000
   
   The calendar appears every other Monday as an addendum to the Morning 
   Report.
   
   Entries are listed no earlier than FOUR months before the event, EXCEPT in 
   instances in which registration dates close much earlier.  Asterisks (*) 
   indicate new entries; pound signs (#) indicate revisions to entries that 
   have appeared previously.  Brevity in entries is appreciated.
   
   Please note that information on fire training can be found on the 
   multi-agency fire training schedule posted at 
   www.nifc.nps.gov/mats/matsframe.asp.
   
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   Dates:         As noted below *
   Course:        Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
   Location:      Lake Mead (2/1-3); Padre Island (2/15-17); Virgin 
                  Islands/San Juan (3/14-16); Isle Royal(3/20-24); Everglades 
                  (4/4 - refresher); Glacier Bay (4/10-14); Rocky Mountain 
                  (4/18-20); Blue Ridge (5/2 - refresher); Hawaii Volcanoes 
                  (5/2 - refresher); Gateway (5/9-11); MWRO (5/16-18); 
                  Independence (5/23 - refresher); Springfield, MO (6/6 - 
                  refresher); Point Reyes (6/20-22); Nashville, TN (7/18-20); 
                  Atlanta, GA (8/1-4); Vancouver, WA (8/8-10); Carlsbad 
                  Caverns (8/15-17); Delaware Water Gap (9/12-14); Glen 
                  Canyon (9/25-29 - 8-hour refreshers).
   Details:       OSHA regulations require that individuals in a work place 
                  assigned to emergency response operations (releases or 
                  substantial threats of release of hazardous substances) be 
                  properly trained in emergency response procedures.
   Closes:        ---
   Contact:       Alan Schroeder
   Phone/fax:     505-988-6030; 505-988-6025
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name
   Submitter:     Carl Wang, FMD/WASO
   
   Dates:         As noted below *
   Course:        Compass II: Today's Leaders, Tomorrow's Legends
   Location:      Knoxville, TN (3/20-24); Lake Roosevelt (3/27-31); Mather 
                  TC (4/3-7); Cape Cod (4/10-14); Omaha, NE (4/24-28); 
                  Albright TC (5/15-19); Gateway (5/15-19); DSC (6/5-9); Jean 
                  Lafitte (6/19-23); Albright TC (7/10-14); Minneapolis-St. 
                  Paul, MN (7/31-8/4); DSC (8/21-25)
   Details:       ---
   Closes:        Dates vary, from January 28th to June 19th
   Contact:       Maia Browning
   Phone/fax:     --- ; ---
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name
   Submitter:     Same
   
   Dates:         February 14 - 18 *
   Course:        Basic Peer Support Training
   Location:      Tucson, AZ
   Details:       Critical incident stress management and peer support. 
                  Applications must be sent to FLETC via standard procedures.
   Closes:        January 26th
   Contact:       Jill Hawk
   Phone/fax:     828-298-0293 ext 212; ---
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name
   Submitter:     Same
   
   Dates:         February 16 - 18 
   Course:        Wilderness First Responder Refresher
   Location:      Great Smoky Mountains Institute, Great Smoky Mountains NP, 
                  Townsend, TN
   Details:       Course meets both Tennessee EMS and National Registry 
                  recertification standards. Participants must have completed 
                  professional level CPR. Cost is $250, including meals and 
                  lodging.
   Closes:        February 2nd
   Contact:       Wanda DeWaard, Great Smoky Mountains Institute
   Phone/fax:     865-448-6709; 865-448-9250
   E-mail:        wanda@smokiesnha.org
   Submitter:     Bob Wightman, GRSM
   
   Dates:         February 28 - March 3 
   Course:        National Wildfire Investigation Training (NWITP-001)
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       Course in fire investigation developed by NPS and USFS for 
                  investigators.
   Closes:        January 26th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         February 28 - March 1 
   Course:        APCO Communications Training Officer
   Location:      Zion NP, Springdale, UT
   Details:       The Association of Public Safety Communications Official's 
                  training program instructs trainers on teaching and 
                  evaluating new dispatchers.
   Closes:        N/A
   Contact:       APCO or Sheila Raske, ZION
   Phone/fax:     APCO: 888-272-6911; Raske: 435-772-0178; ---
   E-mail:        Dispatch at ZION-NP
   Submitter:     David Holmes, ZION
   
   Dates:         February 28 - March 10 
   Course:        White Collar Crime Training
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       Training for criminal investigators and park rangers or 
                  other personnel who assist in the investigation of white 
                  collar crimes. Focuses on three major areas - financial 
                  investigative techniques, legal concerns, and case 
                  development.
   Closes:        January 27th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 6 - 9 *
   Course:        Special Park Uses
   Location:      Charleston, SC
   Details:       Fundamental information on the complete process for 
                  planning and approval of special park uses under the 
                  guidelines in DO-53. Tuition is $300.
   Closes:        January 28th
   Contact:       Julia Mize, BOST
   Phone/fax:     617-242-5628; 617-242-1058
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name.
   Submitter:     Same
   
   Dates:         March 8 - 10 
   Course:        Train-the-Trainer: Use of Environmental Education Materials 
                  and Learning Guidelines
   Location:      NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
   Details:       Use of environmental education guidelines to develop and 
                  evaluate EE materials and help participants design their 
                  own workshops.
   Closes:        ---
   Contact:       Claire Cassel, or www.nct.fws.gov
   Phone/fax:     703-358-2536; ---
   E-mail:        Claire_Cassel@fws.gov
   Submitter:     Bob Huggins, WASO
   
   Dates:         March 10 - 12 
   Symposium:     "Sense and Sensibility: Women in 19th Century America 
                  Respond to a National Crisis," First Annual Gettysburg NMP 
                  Women's History Symposium
   Location:      Gettysburg NMP, PA
   Details:       Three-day symposium featuring living history programs, 
                  lectures and guided walking tours of the town of 
                  Gettysburg, with a focus on Victorian women and their 
                  response to the Civil War.
   Closes:        ---
   Contact:       Gettysburg NMP
   Phone/fax:     717-334-1124 x432; ---
   E-mail:        cwbkworm@pipeline.com
   Submitter:     Katie Lawhon, GETT
   
   Dates:         March 13 - 14 
   Course:        Seized Computer and Evidence Recovery Specialist
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       In-depth training on how computer data is created, stored, 
                  modified and manipulated. Students will access and extract 
                  evidence from microcomputers. Must have previously attended 
                  CIAETP at FLETC.
   Closes:        February 6th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 13 - 17 
   Course:        NCR EMT Refresher
   Location:      NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV 
   Details:       Hands-on EMT training.
   Closes:        February 17th
   Contact:       Larry Johnson, HAFE
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6232; 304-535-6244
   E-mail:        ---
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         March 20 - 24 
   Course:        Law Enforcement for Managers (LEM-001)
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       Fundamentals of law enforcement for upper management.
   Closes:        February 16th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 20 - 24 
   Course:        ARPA (XP-ARPTP-006)
   Location:      Reno, NV
   Details:       Basic ARPA training.
   Closes:        February 10th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 20 - 31 
   Course:        Physical Security Training (PSTP-003)
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       Physical security systems and procedures; developing and 
                  conducting surveys, preparing results, critiquing.
   Closes:        February 16th.
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 27 - 31 
   Course:        Personal Property Sales
   Location:      Denver, CO
   Details:       Procedures for selling federal personal property.
   Closes:        February 21st
   Contact:       Jan Gauthier
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6402; ---
   E-mail:        ---
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         March 27 - April 7 
   Course:        Small Craft Enforcement Training (SCETP-002)
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       Operation and navigation of highly specialized enforcement 
                  watercraft.
   Closes:        February 23rd
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 27 - April 7 
   Course:        Advanced Resource Protection Skills (SPEOPS)
   Location:      Tucson, AZ; Gila Bend, AZ; Organ Pipe Cactus NM, AZ
   Details:       Training for personnel who are directly involved in special 
                  law enforcement operations in NPS areas, including 
                  counter-narcotics, anti-poaching, ARPA and paleo resource 
                  incidents. Firearms exercises and ground/aerial 
                  surveillance techniques will be taught. Strenuous; 
                  participants must meet FLETC physical fitness standards and 
                  must submit most recent fitness scores on nomination form.
   Closes:        January 25th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         March 27 - April 7 
   Course:        Defensive Tactics Instructor Training (Train the 
                  Trainer)(DTITP-002)
   Location:      FLETC, Glynco, GA
   Details:       Training for Level I protection rangers in the methodology 
                  of psychomotor skills development, defensive tactics, 
                  impact weapons, OC spray and arrest techniques at the 
                  instructor level.
   Closes:        February 18th
   Contact:       Regional employee development specialists; FLETC for 
                  further info.
   Phone/fax:     912-267-2246; 912-267-3188
   E-mail:        WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
   Submitter:     Wiley Golden, FLETC
   
   Dates:         April 3 - 14 
   Course:        Historic Weapons Certification
   Location:      Fort Chafee, Fort Smith, AR
   Details:       Meets certification and recertification needs of 
                  supervisors and interpreters in NPS historic weapons firing 
                  programs.
   Closes:        February 11th
   Contact:       Rick Martin
   Phone/fax:     601-636-0583; 601-636-9497
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name.
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         April 3 - 6 
   Course:        Disposal by Negotiation/Disposal Contract Law
   Location:      Denver, CO
   Details:       Negotiating sales for both surplus and exchange/sale 
                  personal property; procedures for selling federal personal 
                  property.
   Closes:        February 21st
   Contact:       Jan Gauthier
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6402; ---
   E-mail:        ---
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         April 16 - 19 
   Conference:    International Boating and Water Safety Summit 2000
   Location:      Alexis Park, Las Vegas, NV
   Details:       Updates on developments on recreational water activities 
                  for all persons and agencies involved with boating and 
                  water safety education, enforcement and management.  
                  Jointly sponsored by National Water Safety Congress and the 
                  National Safe Boating Council.
   Closes:        The reservation cutoff date is March 7th.
   Contact:       Nancy Bernard, Lake Mead NRA
   Phone/fax:     702-293-8714; ---
   E-mail:        Nancy Bernard via cc:Mail; or www.SafeBoatingCounci.org
   Submitter:     Same
   
   Dates:         April 17 - 21 
   Course:        Inland SAR Coordination, USAF National SAR School
   Location:      Helena, MT
   Details:       Planning, organizing and managing land and air searches.
   Closes:        February 4th
   Contact:       Chuck Anibal
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6401; ---
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name.
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         April 17 - 21 
   Course:        NPS Servicewide Basic Technical Rescue Training
   Location:      Canyonlands NP, Moab, UT
   Details:       Training for personnel who routinely evacuate injured or 
                  stranded people from heights and difficult terrain. 
                  Students must bring their own technical gear. Physically 
                  demanding course; all participants must be in good physical 
                  condition. Includes a night rescue training exercise. No 
                  tuition cost.
   Closes:        February 22nd
   Contact:       Ken Phillips, GRCA
   Phone/fax:     520-638-7792; 520-638-7838
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name.
   Submitter:     Ken Phillips
   
   Dates:         April 18 - 20 
   Course:        Personal Property Utilization and Disposal
   Location:      Denver, CO
   Details:       Procedures, policies and regs for control, reassignment, 
                  redistribution and disposal of personal property.
   Closes:        February 21st
   Contact:       Jan Gauthier
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6402; ---
   E-mail:        ---
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         April 25 - 27 *
   Course:        DO-2: Park Planning
   Location:      Denver, CO
   Details:       Course covers the planning framework in DO-2 and is 
                  designed particularly for those preparing GMP's. No 
                  tuition.
   Closes:        ---
   Contact:       Jan Harris or Nat Kuykendall
   Phone/fax:     Harris: 303-969-2435, Kuykendall: 303-969-2208; ---
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name
   Submitter:     Nat Kuykendall
   
   Dates:         May 1 - 5 *
   Course:        Inland SAR Coordination, USAF National SAR School
   Location:      Columbus, OH
   Details:       Planning, organizing and managing land and air searches.
   Closes:        February 18th
   Contact:       Chuck Anibal
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6401; ---
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name.
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         May 1 - 5 *
   Course:        African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Resources in the 
                  National Park System
   Location:      Miami, FL
   Details:       The course will enhance participants' effectiveness in 
                  identifying, responding to, and incorporating the concerns 
                  of the nation's diverse ethnic groups into park programs.
   Closes:        February 14th
   Contact:       Mary Robinson
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6732; 304-535-6408
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name.
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         May 8 - 12 *
   Course:        Fundamental Principles of Administration
   Location:      Albright Training Center, Grand Canyon, AZ
   Details:       Provides administrative clerks and technicians at the GS-5 
                  and GS-7 level with developmental and full performance 
                  level competencies in administrative functions.
   Closes:        February 28th
   Contact:       Peggy Woodward
   Phone/fax:     304-535-6408; ---
   E-mail:        On cc:Mail by name
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Dates:         May 8 - 12 *
   Workshop:      Chiefs of Interpretation Workshop
   Location:      Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry, WV
   Details:       Training on transition from field interpreter to 
                  supervisor, manager and leader.
   Closes:        February 24th
   Contact:       Dwight Madison
   Phone/fax:     202-287-8850; ---
   E-mail:        ---
   Submitter:     Joyce Howe, STMA
   
   Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the cooperation 
   and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.
   
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