02-636
Colorado National Monument (CO)
Probable Suicide
On the afternoon of December 6, rangers received a report from
visitors of a car that was at the base of a cliff about 175 feet below
Rim Rock Drive near Coke Ovens Overlook. Ranger Bill Rodgers responded
and requested assistance from other agencies. Membes of the Mesa County
technical rescue team rappelled to the vehicle, set up a raising system,
and recovered the body of a 25-year-old woman from Grand Junction. Grand
Junction PD had been looking for the victim and is the lead agency in
the investigation. A note was found at her residence; although suicide
is deemed probable, an investigation by rangers, local and state
officers and the county coroner is continuing. Vehicle removal
operations are pending.
[Submitted by Ron Young, Chief
Ranger]
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Fire and Aviation Management
National Fire Prevention Team Training Nomination
Dates: 04/21/2003 - 04/25/2003
Location: Hood River, Oregon
This course is a component of the process to train and provide fire prevention and education teams to the field as a proactive communication tool to mitigate losses resulting from wildfires, reduce the occurrence of unwanted wildfires, and educate audiences about our wildfire policies.
These teams facilitate implementation of the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review's goals by providing for increased firefighter and public safety, building interagency efforts that educate the public and agency personnel about the role and risk of wildland fire, and working with others to develop and implement fire prevention plans during periods of high fire danger.
[Submitted by Pete Martin, pcmartin@or.blm.gov, 541-416-6857] More Information...
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Kings Mountain National Military Park (SC)
GS-9 Protection Ranger
The park is seeking candidates for a permanent GS-9 protection ranger position. The ranger selected for the position will be involved in a wide array of duties, including law enforcement, boundary management, EMS, search and rescue, and various resource management activities. The park has an active fire program with prescribed fire as a major component. The incumbent serves as the park safety officer and as the acting chief ranger in absence of the chief ranger. This position is truly a "traditional ranger" position with many opportunities to gain experience and knowledge in many facets of park operations. The park is located in the piedmont area of South Carolina immediately adjacent to the North Carolina border. The area offers easy access to many cultural and natural areas. This is a required occupancy position; the residence is a recently remodeled "Mission 66" house. The position is currently advertised on USA Jobs and closes on December 27. The announcement number is SESO-03-18. For further information, please contact chief ranger Chris Revels at 864-936-7921.
[Submitted by Chris Revels, Chief Ranger]
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.