02-621
Buffalo National River (AR)
Structural Fire
Miller's Cabin, a historical structure within the park, was
substantially damaged by a fire on Tuesday, December 3. Most of the
structure was saved, although a dog and a fish died in the blaze. Local
fire departments responded along with park staff. The structure is owned
by the park, but leased to the Gorgas Science Foundation. The building
is being rehabilitated, and a new piece of stove pipe for the cabin's
wood stove was added to the outside of the chimney on Tuesday. The
occupants started a fire in the stove in the afternoon, then departed.
The person doing the rehab work lives across the street from the cabin
and noticed smoke issuing from the building in the evening. He broke out
one of the windows and knocked down most of the fire with a garden hose.
It appears that the fire started in the attic and in close proximity to
the stove pipe.
[Submitted by Bob Maguire, Chief Ranger]
02-622
Canyon De Chelly National Monument (AZ)
BASE Jumping
On the morning of November 28, a resident of the canyon called the
park by cell phone and reported that ten people had been BASE jumping
near the Antelope House ruin in the early hours of the morning. Rangers
contacted four of the jumpers. Their parachute packs were seized as
evidence, and citations were issued for mandatory appearances on charges
of illegal air delivery and trespassing. The investigation continues.
[Submitted by William Yazzie, Chief Ranger]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
New River Gorge National River (WV)
GS-9 Permanent Protection Ranger
The park, which also administers the Bluestone National Scenic River and the Gauley River National Recreation Area, is seeking candidates interested in a lateral transfer into a permanent GS-9 protection ranger position. The park is an active, dynamic, four season area with no down time: Rangers here are on the move and involved in issues and incidents on a year-round basis. The ranger selected will be involved not only in traditional ranger duties in law enforcement, but integral to our boundary management, encroachment, hunting and trapping, landowner (in-holding and adjacent) liaison, and off-road vehicle enforcement and management programs. The park is a world-class climbing destination with over 1,500 identified routes, has a river program involving internationally known Class V whitewater on both the New and Gauley Rivers, and a very active vertical and whitewater SAR team. Training opportunities are abundant. Numerous special events occur in the park, ranging from local marathons and triathlons to the International Whitewater Rafting Championships, National Canoe and Kayak Championships, and Bridge Day (at 100,000+ visitors, the largest annual single-day event in the state). Only self-motivated, positive and enthusiastic rangers need apply. No government housing is provided, but housing is available in many communities surrounding the park. For further information, please contact chief ranger Gary Hartley at 304-465-0508 ext. 218.
[Submitted by Gary Hartley, Chief Ranger]
Gulf Islands National Seashore (FL,MS)
GS-0189-5 Temporary Lifeguard
The park is seeking a temporary GS-0189-5 lifeguard for its Florida District. Responsibilities include leading and conducting lifeguard operations and the Junior Lifeguard program. The announcement number is GUS-T03-03 and closes on December 20. A performance test must be passed in order to qualify; several certifications are also required. Contact the park's job line at 850-934-2601 for a copy of the announcement, or go to www.usajobs.opm.gov.
[Submitted by Kitty Lewis]
Submission standards for the Morning Report can be found on the left side of the front page of InsideNPS. All reports should be submitted via email to Bill Halainen at Delaware Water Gap NRA, with a copy to your regional office and a copy to Dennis Burnett in Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO.
Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.