Canaveral National Seashore (FL)
Ohio Man Drowns At Canaveral National Seashore
Responders to an emergency call for assistance discovered V.G.'s
nude body about one mile south of the parking lot 5 boardwalk
floating offshore on Tuesday morning, July 12th. An autopsy conducted by
the Volusia County medical examiner's office determined that V.G., a
45-year-old Ohio resident, suffered a heart attack, then drowned in the
surf shortly before 11:20 a.m. Volusia County Sheriff's department, the
first responders to arrive on scene, told park ranger Edwin Correa that
beach visitors had seen V.G. walking with another person along the beach
earlier that morning. Although they searched the beachfront, responders
were unsuccessful in locating the other person.
[Submitted by Eric Lugo, Chief Ranger]
FIRE MANAGEMENT
NIFC/NPS Fire and Aviation Management
National Fire/Incident Situation Highlights
National Fire Activity – Preparedness Level 3
NIFC is at PL 3. Gusty winds will continue across the Great Basin. Scattered and wet thunderstorms are expected over central New Mexico and into parts of the Rockies. Portions of Bandelier National Monument reopen today.
Fire Weather Forecast
Gusty south to southwest winds and low relative humidity levels will persist into Friday across the Great Basin southward into the deserts of Southern California and Arizona. Widely scattered mainly wet thunderstorms will continue over central New Mexico northward into portions of the Central and Northern Rockies. Hot and dry across the southern and central Plains with shower and storm activity continuing over the southeastern U.S.
To see a NOAA map of today's critical fire weather areas, click on this link: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/fwdy1.html
Fire Summary (Five Day Trend)
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Day |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
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Date |
7/11 |
7/12 |
7/13 |
7/14 |
7/15 |
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Initial Attack Fires |
150 |
232 |
164 |
145 |
150 |
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New Large Fires |
11 |
6 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
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Large Fires Contained |
6 |
7 |
9 |
4 |
5 |
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Uncontained Large Fires |
24 |
22 |
20 |
19 |
16 |
National Resource Commitments (Five Day Trend)
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Day |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
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Date |
7/11 |
7/12 |
7/13 |
7/14 |
7/15 |
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Area Command Teams |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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NIMO Teams |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Type 1 Teams |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Type 2 Teams |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
NPS Fire Summaries
| Park | State | Fire | Type | Acres | Percent Contain |
Est. Full Contain |
| Noatak National Preserve | AK | North Aniuk River - ref#446 | Wildfire | 3 | October 30, 2011 | |
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| Bandelier National Monument | NM | Las Conchas Fire | Wildfire | To Be Determined | ||
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Additional Information Links
Archived fire news – http://www.nps.gov/fire/public/pub_firenews.cfm?archive=true
Map of fire locations – http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/lg_fire2.php
Details on all current major fires – http://www.nifc.gov/news/sitreprt.pdf
Fire news and fire year in perspective – http://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/nfn.htm
InsideNPS Fire and Aviation – http://inside.nps.gov/fire
InsideNPS Structural Fire – http://inside.nps.gov/fire/structuralfire
NPS Fire and Aviation - http://www.nps.gov/fire
Bandelier National Monument (NM)
Las Conchas Fire (Wildfire)
The Las Conchas Fire started June 26 at 1p.m. on private land. For additional information, please visit the Las Conchas Fire Information Website or the Las Conchas Burn Area Emergency Response Website or visit the park's website, the Monument's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BandelierNPS or subscribe to their Twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/BandelierNPS. (full report)
Several areas of Bandelier National Monument will open to visitors on Friday, July 15. The entire monument had been closed to the public as a result of the Las Conchas Fire, which began on June 26. Since that time park staff and the Intermountain Incident Management Team have been working diligently to resolve safety issues and threats to valuable resources in order to resume park operations. The areas that will open on July 15 include: Tsankawi Section. Off-trail travel is prohibited due to fire restrictions. No entrance fees will be collected at Tsankawi at this time. Juniper Campground and Amphitheater. Interpretive programs will be conducted at the amphitheater on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Campfires are currently prohibited due to fire restrictions. Overlook Trail. Burnt Mesa Trail. The remainder of the monument is still closed in the aftermath of the Las Conchas Fire, which burned 20,800 acres of Bandelier National Monument.
Estimated containment date: To Be Determined
PARKS AND PEOPLE
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Recreation Fee Program Analyst GS-9/12 Job Announcement
Dates: 07/12/2011 - 07/26/2011
The WASO Recreation Fee Program is currently advertising a GS-9/12 Fee Program Analyst position. The announcement is now listed on USAJOBS. This position is duty-stationed in Lakewood, CO.
Applications due: July 25, 2011.
The person selected will analyze, interpret and support the implementation of current laws, policies, procedures and other matters related to fee collections operations including:
- Provide program direction and expert technical advice
- Analyze legislative, policy and operational data for management and planning purposes
- Research and develop strategies to improve operational efficiencies and revenue potential
- Prepare controlled correspondence, briefings, reports, memoranda, etc.
- Develop database programs
- Coordinate responses to audits
- Assist with fee program training
Questions regarding the position duties and responsibilities should be directed to Jane Anderson, WASO Deputy Fee Program Manager. at 303.987.6902. Questions regarding how to apply should be directed to Vickie Williams, WASO HR, Phone: 202.354.1985, Email: VICKIE_WILLIAMS@NPS.GOV
[Submitted by Jane Anderson, jane_anderson@nps.gov, 303.987.6902]
More Information...
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (OH)
GS-1640-11 Chief Of Maintenance
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is seeking applicants for a GS-11 chief of maintenance (supervisory facility operations specialist). Closes: July 27th. Click on the link below for a copy of the announcement with complete details on duties and the application process. This position is open to Status Candidates under Merit Promotion announcement MWE-11-MP-HOCU-028.
More Information...
Senior Executive Service Program
ES-0340-00 Associate Director For Business Services (Extended)
The Senior Executive Service Program has extended an announcement for the position of associate director for business services in the Washington Office. It now closes on July 29th.
More Information...
Senior Executive Service Program
ES-0340-00 Associate Director, Park Planning, Facilities And Lands
The Senior Executive Service Program has extended an announcement for the position of associate director for park planning, facilities and lands in the Washington Office. It now closes on August 1st.
More Information...
NPS serious incident submission standards can be found at the following web site:
http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custompages.cfm?prg=45&id;=8728&lv;=2&pgid;=3504
All reports should now be submitted via this automated system.