Lake Mead National Recreation Area (AZ,NV)
Life Saved in Shooting Incident
On the morning of March 8th, park dispatch received a call from a
woman at the Boulder Beach campground who reported that her estranged
spouse had just shot himself in the head — but not fatally. She
furnished the dispatcher with her husband's cell phone number, and the
dispatcher called him and kept him talking until rangers arrived on
scene. Due to the nature of the incident, a tactical partial entry was
made into his trailer to secure the scene before EMS personnel entered.
Boulder Beach campground was full at the time, and a crowd soon formed
within the area. Once the trailer was secured, ALS was administered to
the husband. He was then taken to a nearby helispot and medevaced to a
hospital in Las Vegas. The investigation continues. The man may be
charged with domestic violence due to an incident that had occurred
prior to the shooting in an adjacent jurisdiction.
[Submitted by
Talmadge Magno, Boulder Basin District Ranger]
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Servicewide
Upcoming Training Calendar
This listing is updated every Friday. It is not meant to replace any of the various training center calendars — just to augment them and provide a heads-up on new training courses. Please submit information to Bill_Halainen@nps.gov. New listings and revisions are in bold face.
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March 15 — March 17
Interagency Serious Accident Investigation Course, NTC-BLM National Training Center, Phoenix, AZ. For full details on the training session, go to http://classicinside.nps.gov/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=837 or contact Al King at 208-387-5967.
April — October
Arborist Training Program. The program is designed to provide specialized training in the principles and practices of tree care over an 18-month period. The program includes home study assignments, workshops, and field training at various NPS sites. Participants will be required to travel a minimum of twelve weeks during this period. At the completion of the training, participants will be fully prepared and eligible for professional certification in arboriculture. This is not an upward mobility program. For an application, please go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/atpannouncement.doc or contact Dan McCarthy at 617-566-1689 x 262.
April 4 — April 8
Tactical Tracking Operations Level I: Basic Tactical Tracking, Pinnacles NM, CA. The course covers basic tracking techniques, assessing tracks, collecting foot sign evidence, team tracking, tactical tracking, tactical formations, encounter action drills, cover shoot and a few other firearms activities. This is a challenging week of tracking, hiking, shooting and hiking some more, and participants should be prepared for both wet or dry and hot weather. Class size limited to 15; tuition is $400 for NPS, $450 for non-NPS. Ammunition is not provided. The closing date is March 28th. For more info, contact Wendy Artz at 831-389-4485 x 236.
April 4 — April 15
NPS Structural Firefighter, Glen Canyon NRA, UT. For NPS personnel with structural fire responsibilities or others with the desire and ability to serve on an NPS-sponsored structural fire engine company. Class size limited to 24. No tuition. Meals, lodging and government mileage paid. Nominations are due by March 15th. The course will include live fire exercises. For more information, contact Jim Traub at 928-608-6535; for particulars on the course, go to http://classicinside.nps.gov/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=849
April 4 — April 15
Drystone Masonry Restoration Training, Tallgrass Prairie NP, Strong City, KS. The objectives of this training class will be to repair and restore over 1,000 linear feet of retaining wall and fences in the park using traditional dry stone masonry techniques. Closes on March 15th. For more information, contact Al O'Bright at 314-842-1047; for particulars on the course, go to http://classicinside.nps.gov/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=848
April 10 — April 16
Advanced Resource Protection Training, San Luis Obispo, CA. A 50-hour course that includes classroom, outdoor and evening classes. Sessions will include a legal update, resource crimes, tactical shooting, building clearing, defensive tactics and two days of scenarios. Closes on March 25th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/advancedresprot.doc
April 11 — April 14
Introduction to Accessibility Management in Parks and Recreation for Accessibility Coordinators, National Center on Accessibility at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Training designed specifically for newly-appointed accessibility coordinators. Tuition $495. Closes on April 1st. Course registration forms can be found at http://www.ncaonline.org/training/accessibility_management.shtml. For more information, contact Nan A. Smith at 812-856-4421, or see the course summary at http://classicinside.nps.gov/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=841.
April 11 — April 15
National Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (WFOCD-502), Durango, CO. NWCG course and certification for wildland fire investigators. The course is required training for Type III wildland fire investigators. Closes on March 11th. For more information, go to the announcement at http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/WFOCD502.doc.
April 11 — April 22
Criminal Investigations In An Automated Environment (CIAETP-502), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on March 11th. For more information, go to the announcement at http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/CIAETP502.doc .
April 18 — April 22
National Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (WFOCD-503), Grand Junction, CO. NWCG course and certification for wildland fire investigators. The course is required training for Type III wildland fire investigators. Closes on March 18th. For more information, go to the announcement at http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/WFOCD503.doc
April 18 — April 22
Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures (VACTP-504)FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on March 17th. Fore more information, go to the announcement at http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/VACTP504.doc
April 26 — April 28
Hazardous Materials — First Responder Operations, Glen Canyon NRA, UT. The 24-hour course fulfills the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 and NFPA 472. The class is directly applicable to firefighters, law enforcement personnel and other first responders. The class is sponsored in part and taught by the International Association of Firefighters and involves two days of classroom followed by a practical simulated spill utilizing and ICS interagency response. Meals, lodging and government mileage paid. Class size is limited to 25. Nominations are due by April 12th. For more information, go to the structural fire training site or contact Jim Traub at 928-608-6535.
May 2 — May 13
Certified Structural Firefighter, Glacier National Park, MT. This course is designed for persons with structural firefighting responsibilities in NPS areas. Instruction includes lecture and audio visual aids, but maintains an emphasis on individual and engine company manipulative skills essential for personal safety and effective and safe fire ground operations. For more information and nomination forms, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custompages.cfm?prg=284&id=2653&lv=4&pgid=902 or contact Patrick_Suddath@nps.gov. Nominations should be faxed to 406-888-7886, or sent via e-mail. For additional information, contact Patrick Suddath, 406-888-7831, or Fred Vanhorn at 406-888-7822.
May 2 — May 13
Firearms Instructor Training (FITP-505), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on March 23rd. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/fitp505.doc
May 3 — May 5
Situational Leadership II: Law Enforcement Version (SLTP-504), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on March 23rd. For further information, contact the NPS office at FLETC (the web link to the announcement does not work at present).
May 9 — May 13
Law Enforcement Advanced Interviewing (LEAINTP-504), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on April 4th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/LEAINTP504.doc
May 10 — May 12
Colt M-16/AR-15 Armorer's School, Barataria Preserve, Jean Lafitte NHP&P, LA. The course will focus on the theory, nomenclature, dynamics, compatibility, interchangeability, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of the M-16/AR-15 family of weapons. Students must demonstrate proficiency as well as attain a score of 70% or higher on the written test in order to pass. The certification lasts for three years and costs $375. For more information, contact ranger Erin Mackin at 504-589-2330 ext. 27.
May 16 — May 27
Physical Fitness Coordinator Training (PFCTP-504), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on April 6th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/PFCTP504.doc
May 23 — May 27
Fundamentals of Special Park Uses, National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV. The 36-hour course, listed as VRPSPU3003 on My Learning Manager, covers all aspects of special park uses, from First Amendment to filming and photography to wireless telecommunication sites. Temporary food services and other health and safety issues related to special park uses will also be discussed. DO-53/RM-53, 36 CFR and NPS Management Policies (2001) will be covered in depth. A draft agenda is posted on the special park uses page. For more information, contact Lee Dickinson, WASO special park uses program manager, at 202-513-7092. For an agenda, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=185&id=3225
May 24 — May 26
Midwest Cemetery Monument Conservation Workshop, Omaha, NE. The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training has scheduled its third workshop on the conservation of cemetery monuments. The program will include a three-day, hands-on learning experience in cemetery and materials conservation. Partners include the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center and the Midwest Regional Office of the National Park Service. A lecture and a hands-on session on metal conservation will also be added to this year's training. For more information, contact Mary F. Striegel at 318-356-7444 or mary_striegel@nps.gov.
June 14 — June 24
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training Summer Institute, Natchitoches, LA. Includes courses in preservation engineering that offer participants fieldwork using nationally significant structures in the Cane River region of Louisiana where NCPTT is headquartered. For more information, contact Andy Ferrell at 318-356-7444 or Andrew_ferrell@nps.gov .
Servicewide
Upcoming Conference/Meetings Calendar
This listing is updated every Friday. Please submit information to Bill_Halainen@nps.gov. New listings and revisions are in bold face.
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March 14 — March 18
George Wright Society Biennial Conference on Parks, Protected Areas and Cultural Sites, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The theme of this year's convention is People, Places and Parks: Preservation for Future Generations. Proposals are being accepted in all areas of natural and cultural resources. Details on the conference can be found at http://www.georgewright.org/2005.html. For further information, contact the society at 1-906-487-9722, or via conferences@georgewright.org.
March 29 — March 30
Communicating Critical Air Resource Issues in National Parks, Dallas, TX. The workshop will focus on bringing air quality specialists and resource managers together with interpreters and educators to collaborate on efforts on conveying complex air quality issues to the public. The workshop will precede the National Science Teacher's Association Convention (March 31st to April 3rd). To enable NPS employees to attend this training, the Air Resources Division will reimburse the employee's home park for personnel services up to $750 for each participant attending the workshop. However, it will be the park's requirement to pay for all travel costs associated with their employee attending this workshop. For more information, contact Nina Roberts at 970-267-2115 or Nina_Roberts@nps.gov or go to http://www1.nrintra.nps.gov/ConfMeet/AIRworkshop.pdf
April 5 — April 6
Fifth Biennial Fire Island National Seashore Cultural and Natural Resources Conference, Berkner Hall, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY. Open to the general public, the conference is designed to inform residents, visitors and constituent groups about research that is underway in the park. The deadline for registration is March 31st. For an agenda, details on registration, and other information, go to www.nps.gov/fiis/ScienceConference.htm or send an email to Daniel_barrera@nps.gov or call him at 631-289-1711.
April 7 — April 8
"New Currents in Conserving Freshwater Systems: A Biodiversity Science Symposium," American Museum of Natural History, New York City, NY. The American Museum of Natural History will host a forum for scientists and conservation practitioners to highlight recent successful initiatives in freshwater conservation, to discuss cutting-edge ideas and tools, and to investigate how and where these innovations might be implemented on the ground. Early registration and student pricing are available until March 18th; regular registration is open until April 7th. For more information, got to the above noted web site or contact Fiona Brady at the American Museum of Natural History (brady@amnh.org).
March 8 — March 9
"Genetic Considerations When Introducing Plant Materials for Restoration Projects on National Park Lands," Fort Collins, CO. The objective of this workshop will be to improve the incorporation of genetic information into decisions when considering the introduction of plant materials for proposed restoration/rehabilitation projects occurring on NPS lands. Case studies from selected parks will be given when plant materials were used for restoration projects. For more information, contact Bruce Rittenhouse at 970-225-3591 or email him at Bruce_Rittenhouse@nps.gov.
May 16 — May 20
"Current Archaeological Prospection Advances for Non-Destructive Investigations in the 21st Century," NPS 2005 Archeological Prospection Workshop, Hopewell Culture NHP, Chillicothe, OH. Lodging will be in Comfort Inn in Chillicothe. This will be the 15th year of the workshop, which is dedicated to the use of geophysical, aerial photography, and other remote sensing methods as they apply to the identification, evaluation, conservation, and protection of archaeological resources across the nation. The workshop this year will focus on the theory of operation, methodology, processing, interpretation, and on-hands use of the equipment in the field. There is a tuition charge of $475. Application forms are available on the Midwest Archeological Center's web page at http://www.cr.nps.gov/mwac/. The deadline is April 22nd. For further information, please contact Steven L. DeVore, archeologist, National Park Service, Midwest Archeological Center, Federal Building, Room 474, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-3873 (telephone: 402-437-5392, ext. 141; fax: 402-437-5098; email: steve_de_vore@nps.gov .
May 26 — May 28
Conference on African Americans and the Civil War (CAACW), Petersburg, VA. The purpose of the conference is to examine the impact the Civil War has had on African American culture from the 1860s to the present. The conference will include papers by leading academics, a folklore program focusing o African American music and dance, an education program for high school students, and tours to highlight the cultural and historical assets of the Petersburg area. Information about the CAACW and a registration form are available on the conference's web site (www.caacw.org ). For more information, contact Ann Blumenschine at Petersburg NB at 804-732-3531 ext. 203.
PARKS AND PEOPLE
NPS Office at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Three Receive Awards at FLETC CI Training
On February 17th, rangers Kenneth Davis (Great Smoky Mountains NP), Paige Ritterbusch (Mount Rainier NP), and Maya Seraphin (Glacier NP) graduated from criminal investigator training at FLETC. All three completed the 11-week program with honors.
- Seraphin and Ritterbusch from received the distinguished fitness award for scoring above 90% in the physical efficiency battery (PEB).
- Davis received a fitness award for scoring above 75% in the PEB, and also received a driver training award for obtaining a perfect score in all the driving training disciplines.
- Davis also received FLETC's academic award with a 96.62 academic average — the highest average in the 48 person class.
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.