Badlands National Park (SD)
Ranger Saves Life Of Accident Victim
Ranger Bryan Adams was driving his patrol vehicle to Rapid City for some minor vehicle repairs on the afternoon of December 4th when he came upon a single vehicle accident on an overpass above I-90. A southbound car had crossed the northbound lanes, hit a concrete guardrail, left the road, and finally come to rest in the pedestrian fencing. It was completely off the ground, hanging precariously over the interstate below. A large group of bystanders were crowded around the suspended vehicle, and several of them were in the process of pulling the unconscious driver — J.K., 38 — from the car. Adams grabbed his medical gear, rushed to J.K.'s side, and began a medical assessment. One of the bystanders, a nurse, called out that J.K. was not breathing. Adams confirmed this to be the case and also that he had no pulse. Adams and the nurse then began CPR. As they did so, emergency units from Pennington County and Rapid City began arriving on scene. After performing CPR for about five minutes, Adams detected a faint pulse, but J.K.'s breathing had not yet been restored. He was transferred to the care of the paramedics and rushed to Rapid City Regional Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Had it not been for the quick and decisive actions taken by Adams and the nurse, J.K. would have certainly died. Investigators believe that J.K. suffered a heart attack while driving. The accident remains under investigation. [Submitted by Mark Gorman, Chief Ranger]
Buffalo National River (AR)
Poachers Start Wildland Fire In Park
On Friday, November 24th, rangers received a report of smoke in the park's Middle District near the town of Gilbert. Responding rangers and local volunteer firefighters discovered a blaze covering several acres of park land. During the initial response, firefighters reported gunshots in their immediate vicinity, and rangers took measures to protect them while working the fire's edge. The source of the gunfire was not located, but evidence was recovered at the fire site and in the nearby area. The NPS investigation led to the identification of two suspects who have since confessed to the fire. The two also admitted to illegally taking wildlife and being involved in several other crimes in the park. Two additional fires that were discovered nearby the following day are still under investigation. [Submitted by Robert Still, District Ranger, Middle District]
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Servicewide
Upcoming Training Calendar
Please submit information on upcoming training courses to Bill Halainen. New listings and revisions are in bold face.
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January 5
Facility Manager Leaders Program. Applications for the FY 2007-2008 facility manager leaders program are being accepted through January 5th. This year-long, competency-based program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of NPS career employees and prepare them as leaders in implementing a comprehensive and mature asset management program. It is not an intake program. For details, go to http://classicinside.nps.gov/headline.cfm?type=Conferences&id=1203
January 7 — February 3
Park Medic Training, University Medical Center, Fresno, CA. This course is designed to refresh the student's knowledge of basic life support and to provide instruction in advanced life support, pre-hospital care. Patient care in the remote setting will be emphasized. The course will be taught in three sections: classroom (didactic), clinical (hospital), and field internship (pre-hospital). For additional information, go to http://classicinside.nps.gov/documents/ParkMedicTraining2007%2Edoc
January 9 — January 11
M5A Aviation Management Training for Supervisors: Train the Trainer, Boise, ID. This is a 24-hour course for master trainers desiring to instruct the DOI aviation management training for supervisors course. For more information, contact Shad Sitz at 208-433-5092 or go to http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=viewnpsnewsarticle&type=Conferences&id=1186
January 22 — February 2
Physical Fitness Coordinator Training Program (PFCTP-702), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 12th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
January 22 — February 2
Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP-703), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 12th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
January 22 — February 2
Physical Security Training Program (PSTP-703), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 8th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
January 22 — January 26
Law Enforcement Advanced Interviewing Training Program (LEAINTP-702), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 14th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
January 22 — February 2
Use of Force Instructor Training Program (UOFITP-702), Glynco, GA. Closes on December 8th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
January 23 — January 25
How To Succeed With Volunteers-In-Parks, Lincoln Home NHS, Lincoln, IL. The workshop will focus on skills necessary to develop and maintain a successful VIP program. For more information, call Bettie Blake at 402-661-1638 or go to http://midwest.nps.gov/office/admin/hr/VIP%20Training.doc
January 29 — February 2
Introductory Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP, CA. Partners in Training Consultants, Inc., a private Spanish language training firm which specializes in Spanish programs for public safety personnel will be presenting this five-day, forty-hour course at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This class will acquaint law enforcement personnel with Spanish pronunciation, street/slang Spanish, arrest expressions, commands, cultural information, and techniques for gathering information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Students will be introduced to Spanish grammar as it addresses the needs of the law enforcement ranger. This course is designed for officers with little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. There is no tuition for this training. Travel, lodging and per diem will be the responsibility of the benefiting park. Selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis and demonstrated needs. To apply, e-mail applications to Sequoia and Kings Canyon LE Ranger Roger Mayo at Roger_Mayo@nps.gov. For more information about Partners in Training, log on to their website http://www.partnersintraining.com/index.htm
January 30 — April 18
Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP-713), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 15th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
February 5 — February 9
Law Enforcement for Managers (LEMTP-701), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Nominations are due by December 20th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024 .
February 6 — February 8
Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, GA. Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. The course objectives are to familiarize participants with the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the stewardship responsibilities common to all wilderness managers, explore key management issues common to wildernesses in Georgia, Florida, and other southeastern inland and coastal wilderness areas, and to connect with other wilderness professionals from surrounding areas and other agencies. No tuition; participants will pay their own travel, meals and lodging. For more information, contact Karen Lindsey, FWS representative at the Carhart Center, at 406-243-4627. Closes on December 11th. Other regional courses will be offered in Alamosa, Colorado - March 26-29, 2007; and Western Montana - May 7-10, 2007.
February 13 — February 15
Situational Leadership II (Law Enforcement Version) (SLTP-701), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 20th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
February 13 — February 16
Instructor Techniques For Non-Lethal Training Ammunition Training Program (ITNTA-704), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on December 20th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
February 26 — March 2
Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (XP-WFOCD-1210-701), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on January 9th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
March 12 — March 23
Use of Force Instructor Training Program (UOFITP-703), Glynco, GA. Closes on January 9th. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=3&prg=574&id=4024
Servicewide
Upcoming Events Calendar
Please submit information on upcoming events to Bill Halainen. New listings and revisions are in bold face.
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January 4 — January 7
Annual Meeting, American Historical Association, Atlanta, GA. For full details on the conference and on registration, go to http://www.historians.org/annual/2007/index.cfm
January 13
Joshua Tree Search and Rescue Team (JOSAR) 25th Anniversary Celebration, Twentynine Palms, CA. The event will be held at the Elk's Lodge in Twentynine Palms from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 13th. Long-time NPS SAR manager and author Butch Farabee will be master of ceremonies. RSVP to Jeff Ohlfs by December 9th. He can be reached at 760-367-5548 or Jeff_Ohlfs@nnps.gov . For event updates, go to www.JOSAR.org.
February 5 — February 7
National Heritage Areas Annual Meeting and Congressional Reception, Washington, DC. http://www.nationalheritageareas.com/
February 26 — March 1
Eastern Rivers Summit, National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV. Discussion of issues pertaining to Eastern rivers, including policy, management, science, education and communications. Registration information will soon be available.
March 18 — March 22
"New Frontiers, Next Stages," Annual Convention, Association of Partners for Public Lands, Sacramento, CA. The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) is a not-for-profit organization working to enhance the potential of its members, who are dedicated to public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of America's natural and cultural heritage. For particulars on the convention, go to http://www.appl.org/Training_Conventions/2007/2007Home.htm
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Northeast Region
GL-9 Protection Ranger (Lateral Reassignment)
Dates: 12/07/2006 - 12/21/2006
Richmond National Battlefield Park/Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is seeking qualified candidates for a lateral transfer to a GL-9 protection ranger position. This is a Type I, special retirement covered primary law enforcement position with the requirement of possessing a current Type I law enforcement commission. Applicants must meet all National Park Service law enforcement medical and drug screening standards. The position requires living within a 15-minutes response period of the Glendale Ranger Station. Relocation expenses are authorized.
Richmond National Battlefield Park (RICH) and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (MAWA) encompass twelve widely dispersed land units located in the city of Richmond and three surrounding counties. RICH commemorates the 1862 and 1864 campaigns during the Civil War. MAWA commemorates the first chartered bank in the U.S. founded by an African American female.
Interested individuals should contact chief ranger Tim Mauch at (804) 795-5018, Ext.1 or at Timothy_Mauch@nps.gov. Applicants should submit a hardcopy resume/application (must include current SF-50) to the servicing personnel office: Colonial National Historical Park, Attn: HR Office, P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, Virginia 23690. Application/resume must be received by December 22nd.
[Submitted by Dory Milliken]
Submission standards for the Morning Report can be found at the following web site:
http://inside.nps.gov/index.cfm?handler=viewnpsnewsarticle&type;=Announcements&id;=3363All 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 Ranger Activities, WASO.