NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TRAINING/MEETING CALENDAR - APRIL 16, 2001

This calendar appears every other Monday as an addendum to the Morning 
Report.

Entries are listed no sooner than FOUR months before an event, except 
in cases in which registration dates close much earlier. Brevity in 
submissions is appreciated.

Asterisks (*) indicate new entries. They are also in light green for 
those of you who receive the color version of the Morning Report.

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Date(s):        Open enrollment
Course:         FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGMENT
Location:       Computer-based training
Details:        The course is designed to provide administrative, 
                budget and financial management personnel with entry, 
                developmental and full performance level competencies 
                in financial management processes.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Jan Gauthier, Mather TC, 304-535-6215
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        Open enrollment
Course:         SMARTPAY CREDIT CARD PROGRAM
Location:       Computer-based training
Details:        Successful completion of this training is required in 
                order to be eligible to apply for a SmartPay 
                government charge card.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Jan Gauthier, Mather TC, 304-535-6215
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        April 19 
Course:         DIVERSITY: SAFEGUARDING INTERIOR'S LEGACY
Location:       Interactive television broadcast
Details:        This course is designed for all supervisors and 
                managers within DOI. The course meets the content 
                requirement for mandatory diversity training.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Peggy Sandretzky, NPS liaison, NCTC, 304-876-7467
Submitter:      Katrina Fritts/Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        April 22 - 27  
Conference:     DOI 2001 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMINAR
Location:       Seattle, WA
Details:        Technical sessions on safety and occupational health   
                issues, program management, and OSHA requirements. 
                Special certification training courses on the NFPA 
                life-safety code, investigation of serious accidents, 
                road construction zone safety, and aviation safety. 
                There will also be a 24-hour certification course for 
                safety and health for collateral duty safety officers.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        http://safetynet.smis.doi.gov/doiwideA.                
                htm#01S&Hseminar
Submitter:      Wendell Sutton, DOI

Date(s):        April 29 - May 11 
Course:         DIVE WORKSHOP
Location:       Amistad NRA, TX
Details:        The emphasis will be on training park dive officers to 
                the level of NAUI divemaster during the first week. 
                The second week will be a 40-hour refresher for divers 
                at all levels. The training is open to all regions.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Larry Murphy, 505-988-6750; Greg Garetz, AMIS, 
                830-775-6722
Submitter:      Larry Murphy

Date(s):        April 30 - May 4 *
Course:         CERTIFIED NPS STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER I
Location:       Everglades NP, FL
Details:        NPS Level I structural fire suppression course. 
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Bob Panko, 305-242-7852, or Jeff Prevey, 305-242-7854
Submitter:      Harold Spencer, NIFC

Date(s):        May 1 - 3 
Course:         COMPUTERIZED SEARCH MANAGEMENT
Location:       Longmire, Mt. Rainier NP, WA
Details:        The course is targeted toward SAR managers, SAR 
                coordinators, SAR planning section chiefs,  SAR 
                operations chiefs, SAR incident commanders and any 
                agency personnel who need training in the use of ICS 
                to manage SAR events. The course will focus on the 
                implementation of a newly designed computer software 
                program titled "Search Manager." A demo version of the 
                program can be downloaded off the Internet at 
                www.sarinfo.bc.ca. Students need to have completed 
                training in Managing the Search Function (MSF) , 
                Managing the Search Operation (MSO) , Managing the 
                Lost Person Incident, Inland SAR Management or an 
                equivalent course.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Steve Winslow, 360-856-2211 ext. 3305, or Dan 
                Pontbriand, 360-928-3380
Submitter:      Steve Winslow, MORA

Date(s):        May 7 - 10  
Course:         RIVER MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR A NEW CENTURY
Location:       Minneapolis, MN
Details:        A field-oriented river management workshop designed to 
                provide on the ground tools for managing rivers into 
                the next century. Participate in case studies, share 
                useful information, and network with people from 
                government and non-governmental agencies, 
                river-oriented organizations, and those who care about 
                rivers.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Paul Roelandt, NPS, 715-483-3284 ext 633, or Caroline 
                Tan, Rivers Management Society, 406-549-0514
Submitter:      Bob Karotko, HOAL

Date(s):        May 15 - 25 *
Course:         CERTIFIED NPS STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER I AND II
Location:       Yellowstone NP, WY
Details:        Combines previous NPS Level I and Level II structural 
                fire suppression courses. Instruction includes lecture 
                and audio-visual materials, but maintains an emphasis 
                on individual and engine company skills in fire 
                assessment and offensive, defensive and initial attack 
                procedures. Training will also include auto 
                extrication and treatment of the critically injured.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Denny Sutherland, 307-344-2190
Submitter:      Hal Spencer, NIFC

Date(s):        May 21 - 24 *
Course:         OSHA 600 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR NPS 
                SUPERVISORS
Location:       Valley Forge, PA
Details:        Trains supervisors to recognize hazardous conditions 
                and unsafe behaviors and teaches methods for 
                eliminating accidents and maintaining a healthier work 
                force. 
Closes:         April 19th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 4 - 8 
Course:         NATIONAL WILDFIRE INVESTIGATION (XP-NWITP-103)
Location:       Boise, ID
Details:        Training developed by FLETC, NPS and USFS for law 
                enforcement officers and rangers who have been 
                previously trained in investigation and will bring 
                their skills to fire investigation.
Closes:         May 3rd 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 4 - 15 
Course:         TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIVE EQUIPMENT TRAINING (TIETP-106)
Location:       FLETC, Glynco, GA
Details:        Training for experienced federal law enforcement 
                personnel whose primary assignment is associated with 
                the installation, operation and maintenance of 
                surveillance equipment.
Closes:         May 3rd  
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 18 - 20 
Course:         INTERPRETIVE TRAINING INSTITUTE
Location:       Appalachian Mountain Club Pinkham Notch Visitor 
                Center, Gorham, NH
Details:        The Interpretive Training Institute is a cooperative 
                program which combines the resources and expertise of 
                several agencies to provide a unique learning 
                opportunity for natural, cultural and historical 
                interpreters. These agencies include the National Park 
                Service, White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian 
                Mountain Club, NH Fish and Game, Army Corps of 
                Engineers, NH State Parks, and the Metropolitan 
                District Commission. There will be two tracks - one 
                for new interpreters and one for advanced 
                interpreters.
Closes:         May 2nd
Contact:        Donna Richardson at 978-970-5020, or via cc:Mail
Submitter:      Donna Richardson, LOWE

Date(s):        June 18 - 22 
Course:         ARPA TRAINING
Location:       Valley Forge, PA
Details:        Basic ARPA training.
Closes:         May 9th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 19 - 21 
Course:         PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Location:       Santa Fe, NM
Details:        Workshop on personal and real property management and 
                use of fixed assets system.
Closes:         May 18th 
Contact:        Ernestine Armstrong, 202-565-1162 or via email
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        June 20 - 21 
Course:         LAND RECORDS AND GENEALOGY SYMPOSIUM
Location:       Beatrice, NE
Details:        The symposium will feature nearly 20 presentations on 
                various topics related to land records and their 
                research and genealogical value and will address 
                future plans for the park, which include acquiring 
                copies of two million homestead records that will be 
                stored at the park and made available to the public 
                for research. Registration is $39 for one day, $69 for 
                both days. Open to the public.
Closes:         June 1st 
Contact:        Todd Arrington, 402-223-3514 or via cc:Mail
Submitter:      Todd Arrington, HOME

Date(s):        July 16 - 19 *
Course:         FLASHPOINT FOR THE FIXED ASSETS SUSBSYSTEM
Location:       NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
Details:        Training course designed for personnel who are 
                responsible for entering data into the property 
                accountability system,
Closes:         April 30th 
Contact:        Jan Gauthier, via cc:Mail or at 304-535-6402
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        July 16 - 20 
Course:         ARPA TRAINING
Location:       Ft. Lewis, WA
Details:        Basic ARPA training course.
Closes:         June 6th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        July 23 - 27 *
Course:         SIGNS, TRAILS PANELS, WAYSIDE EXHIBITS, INTERPRETIVE 
                WRITING (MODULE 230)
Location:       NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
Details:        Training on development of written interpretive 
                products.
Closes:         May 7th 
Contact:        David Larsen, via cc:Mail or at 304-535-6437
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        August 6 - November 6 
Course:         BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR LAND MANAGEMENT (LMTP-106)
Location:       FLETC, Glynco, GA
Details:        Basic LE training.
Closes:         May 31st 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        August 13 - 16 
Course:         OSHA 510: BASIC COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Location:       Albuquerque, NM
Details:        Introduction to OSHA policies, procedures and 
                standards for construction health and safety.
Closes:         June 29th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        August 27 
Course:         PARK RANGER TRAINING PROGRAM
Location:       Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Details:        Approved NPS seasonal law enforcement training 
                program, run by Steve Dodd, formerly director of a 
                similar program at Cuyahoga Community College. Two 
                semester program, concluding on May 10, 2002.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        For program information, www.prm.nau.edu/rangers; for 
                additional details, contact Steve Dodd at 520-523-8242 
                or at steve.dodd@nau.edu.
Submitter:      Steve Dodd, NAU

Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the 
cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.

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