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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MORNING REPORT
To: All National Park Service Areas and Offices From: Division of Ranger Activities, Washington Office Day/Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2002 INCIDENTS 02-029 - Organ Pipe Cactus NM (AZ) - Vehicle Fires Park fire brigade members responded to a multi-vehicle conflagration on the Mexican side of the international border around 5:30 a.m. on January 31st. Six trucks and a bus were burning in a Mexican customs impound yard about 50 feet from the U.S. Customs housing area. The "junk yard" contains hundreds of vehicles and trucks, stacked up to five cars high. Local fire departments from Mexico and Arizona also responded. There was no information available to firefighters on what hazardous materials might be present, but it was believed that paint and some propane were present. Several small explosions took place; as a precaution, campers and residents near the border were therefore evacuated. Nearby structures were protected, and the fire was contained by mid-morning. One hose lay was extended from the U.S. through the fence into Mexico to provide water for Mexican bomberros (firefighters). [Dale Thompson, CR, ORPI, 2/4] 02-030 - Haleakala NP (HI) - Rescue Responding to island-wide flooding which claimed three lives outside of the park, rangers Jon Liakos and Michael Boxx rescued two California visitors from Palikea Stream within the Kipahulu area of Haleakala. The stream was swollen to 15 feet above average flow, trapping the California couple on a ledge. During the technical rescue out of the gorge, the woman had an asthma attack and was supported with oxygen by ranger/EMT's until they could get her to her inhaler in their car in the parking lot. Newspapers throughout the state covered the rescue. [Mark Tanaka-Sanders, DR, HALE, 2/4] OPERATIONAL NOTES Structural Fire Reporting - Until DOI Internet connections are restored, field staff will have to report structural fires by filling out the standard reporting form and mailing it to the National Structural Fire Program Office in Boise. If you need either instructions or forms, please contact Mike Warren via email or by phone (208-387-5209) or fax (208-387-5735). [Mike Warren, NPS FMPC, NIFC] PARKS AND PEOPLE Boston NHP (MA) - The park is currently recruiting for GS-5 and GS-7 seasonal protection rangers. Multiple positions will be filled for an extended season, starting now and continuing through September. Applicants must possess a current seasonal commission and must have medical and background clearances. Rolling applications accepted. To apply, send a resume or 171 directly to chief ranger John Lynch at Boston NHP. For more information, call personnel specialist Phyllis Coppola at 617-242-5618 or supervisor S. Smith at 617-242-5633. [Suzanne Smith, BOST] Rocky Mountain NP (CO) - The park is recruiting for a GS-025-9 ranger position in it's Resource Protection and Visitor Management Division. The position is covered by 6c. The person selected will be duty stationed on the park's west side in Grand Lake, Colorado and will oversee both the district's frontcountry patrol operation and its backcountry, winter and hunting/boundary patrol operations. Occupancy of government-furnished housing is a condition of employment. The town of Grand Lake is small (population of less than 500), but most services are available within the county. In addition, the Denver metro area is within a two-hour drive. The position is now advertised on the USAJobs website, but closes on February 11th. For more information contact, Bob Love at 970-586-1526. [Bob Love, DR, ROMO] Golden Gate NRA (CA) - The park has advertised for a GS-40-9/11 FMO, with promotion potential to GS-12. The announcement numbers are GOGA-02-04(DEU) and GOGA-02-04(MP) and are open until February 22nd. A two-bedroom house is available at Muir Beach; the rent is $238.20 per pay period, with water, propane and electricity excluded. The position is open governmentwide and under delegated exam (all sources). Applicants should submit two applications to be considered under both announcements. Questions should be directed to chief ranger Yvette Ruan at 415-561-4745. [Yvette Ruan, CR, GOGA] * * * * * Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA. --- ### --- |