Park dispatch began receiving numerous calls for emergency assistance from visitors near Mojave Point early yesterday afternoon. When rangers arrived on scene, they found that six people had been injured in a lightning strike and that CPR was in progress on one of the victims, a woman who'd collapsed after the bolt hit very close to the party. Rangers took over CPR and moved their lifesaving efforts to an ambulance, as lightning continued to pose a threat to those who were outdoors. At the same time, the injured members of her party were transported to the park's Emergency Operations Center to get them out of the lightning. Their injuries were assessed at the center and basic first aid was provided. Emergency medical responders were never able to revive the woman who had collapsed, a 64-year-old German national who was part of a visiting tour group.
[Submitted by Shannan Marcak, Public Affairs Specialist]

Late in the afternoon of Saturday, July 30th, park dispatch received a report that a young women had been swept over the 15-foot-high falls at the Sinks, a popular swimming area on the Little River about ten miles west of the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Rangers arrived shortly after the call was received. Witnesses told them that the teenager had been wading across the river just above the falls when she lost her footing and was swept over the edge. At the base of the falls, she became entrapped and was held underwater by the force of the water coming down from above. Several park visitors had formed a human chain at the base of the falls and were attempting to pull her free, but were unable to overcome the force of the water. Rangers and rescue personnel from several agencies (Blount County Sheriff's Office, Blount County Fire Department, Townsend Volunteer Fire Department and Rural Metro Ambulance Service) worked for approximately three hours to recover the woman's body. A technical haul system and advanced swiftwater techniques were used to free her. There are numerous signs posted at the Sinks warning visitors of strong currents and hidden underwater hazards and advising caution in and around the water. Ranger Michael Garner is the lead investigator. Supervisory park ranger Steve Spanyer was incident commander.
[Submitted by Steve Kloster, Tennessee District Ranger]

Ranger Lance Herman received an urgent call for help from a Boy Scout group leader early on the afternoon of July 25th. She reported that 10 of the 15 kayakers in the group were having difficulty navigating Core Sound due to that afternoon's high winds, adding that she could only see five of the ten kayakers having problems. Nine Boy Scouts and one adult in kayaks were trying to paddle south on Core Sound to Shackelford Banks into a very strong head wind of more than 25 mph that blew them off course in several different directions. Herman and chief ranger Barry Munyan responded. They retrieved seven of the kayakers, one of whom was standing on the bottom in the middle of the sound without a kayak a mile-and-a-half from shore. Acting chief of maintenance Harvey Nelson and maintenance worker Johnny Dixon assisted by retrieving three of the kayakers from the water. All the scouts and the one adult were rescued and transported to the visitor center area.  There were no reported injuries. All ten were wearing lifejackets.
[Submitted by Lance Herman, Park Ranger]

National Fire Activity - Preparedness Level 2

NIFC is at PL 2. Initial attack was heavy on Thursday, with over 300 new starts. Twenty-four uncontained large fires are burning nationwide.

Fire Weather Forecast

Widely scattered wet and dry thunderstorms will cross the northern Rockies and the northern Plains. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the southern and central Rockies in the afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop around a stationary front from eastern Colorado to the Southeast. Excessive heat will continue across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Fire Summary (Five Day Trend)

National Resource Commitments (Five Day Trend)

NPS Fire Summaries

Park	State	Fire	Type	Acres	Percent Contain	Est. Full Contain
Everglades National Park	FL	Afternoon Wildfire	Wildfire	9000 acres of the burn have been accomplished as of 6 PM on ... See below for more...	70	8/5/2011
	Full Acreage Report: 9000 acres of the burn have been accomplished as of 6 PM on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Latest Narrative: Park firefighters continue to manage the Afternoon Fire that began Monday in the northeast sector of the park. There was a 3rd lightning ignition starting the South Fire just south of the Afternoon fire and just outside the park boundary late Wednesday . The 2nd lightning ignition burned about 17 acres (Coptic Fire. Both of these smaller fires are being monitored for flare-ups but are currently inactive. A second single engine tanker (SEAT) was added to the resources to assist in management of the fires. Both SEATs are dropping water along the southern boundary of the fire today to prevent fire spreading further south. The helicopter will be working on burning pockets of unburned fuels to reduce potential for flare-ups in the area of the Afternoon Fire. Total Resources dedicated to this fire as of Thursday August 4 include: 17 NPS and 2 FWS Loxahatchee NWR - air and firefighters 2 airboats 1 helicopter 2 single engine air tankers (Including Florida Forest Service) 4 engines (including Florida Forest Service) Miccosukee and Florida Highway patrol consulted and managed road
Bandelier National Monument	NM	Las Conchas Fire	Wildfire	156,593 acres	100	August 1, 2011
	Latest Narrative: Jason Lott, Superintendent of Bandelier National Monument announced today, "Bandelier National Monument is open for business and visitors are rediscovering mesa-top areas of the park. The Monument has relaxed most fire restrictions and visitors may also enjoy campfires at Juniper Campground." The sight of visitors at the Tsankawi District and driving through the main entrance station is a promising sign to park staff and local businesses. In addition to the Tsankawi District, visitors may hike along the Tyuonyi Overlook Trail to view the Frijoles Canyon cultural sites, and along Burnt Mesa Trail to see the rapid greening-up of an area affected by the Las Conchas Fire. Since the Las Conchas Fire, visitors and local residents have become familiar with the sight of park rangers and volunteers providing fire information at local events and grocery stores. Now the rangers and park volunteers are roving Bandelier's open trails and staffing the visitor contact station at the Tsankawi District. Ranger-led programs for visitors have also begun at the Monument, including evening programs at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings next week, ranger-led Evening Walks will take place at Tsankawi at 6:30 p.m., by reservation. For Evening Walk reservations, visitors should leave a message and telephone contact information at 505-672-3861, ext. 517.

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

Please submit information on upcoming training courses to Bill_Halainen@nps.gov. New listings and revisions are in bold face.

Please note that the calendar includes ongoing, on-line training offerings. They appear at the end of this listing.

All entries must be brief and should have the following:

• Beginning and ending dates.
• Name and location of course.
• A short one- to two-line description.
• The closing date for application or registration.
• Name(s) and number(s) for more information.
• Most importantly, a link to a website where full announcements or detailed information can be found.

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Scheduled Training

August 8 - August 11 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

August 9 - August 11 - EMT B Refresher, Park Headquarters, Big Bend NP, TX. Contact David Yim via Lotus Notes or at 432-477-1132.

August 10 - August 11 - Federal Advisory Committee Act Training, American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC. The course is intended for federal committee management officers and their staffs, designated federal officers, FACA and ethics legal staff, FACA support staff, and managers and decision makers involved in advisory committee management and/or operations.  Agency contractor staff directly involved in FACA management or operations may also be nominated by their host agency. $450 course fee.  To register or to obtain further information, including the class agenda, please contact the Committee Management Secretariat Training Coordinator, Tabitha Dove, at tabitha.dove@gsa.gov.

August 29 - September 1 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

September 12 - September 16 - Equipment Operator Safety, Acadia NP, ME. This course will examine the risks of operating heavy equipment and steps required to minimize them. Learning and Development will pay a portion of participant travel.  To apply: Log on to DOI Learn, click on Catalog and open Advanced Search.  Uncheck all boxes except Course Code and search for "mnt7" without the quotation marks to find the Course and Scheduled Classes.  For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Polzin, 301-663-8206 x 115 or Steve Hastings, 301-663-8206 x 134.

September 13 - September 15 - NPS Structural Firefighter Recertification Course (Live Fire), Glacier NP, MT. Application deadline: August 12th. This 24-hour live fire based course satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS structural firefighters as outlined in Section 14 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh previously certified NPS structural firefighting personnel with varied live fire scenarios with special emphasis on engine company response. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements.  For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website.

September 19 - September 22 - Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship Training Course, Gatlinburg, TN.  Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center.  Click on this link for course information. Contact: Karen Lindsey, 406-243-4627, karen_lindsey@fws.gov with any questions.

September 19 - September 23 - Defensive Firefighter Training, Gateway NRA, NY. This course is designed to provide basic structural firefighter training at the NFPA Firefighter I level. Upon completion of the class, and the associated course requirements, participants may qualify for ProBoard certification. Participants are provided with the minimum skills necessary to function safely and effectively as a member of a structural firefighting team under direct supervision. Please register by August 19th. For more information, contact Mark Gorman (208-473-8136 or Mark_Gorman@nps.gov) or visit the structural fire SharePoint site at www.npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx .

October 10 - National Park Service Resource Law and Policy, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg in Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, VA. Registration deadline: September 30th. Workshop prior to the annual ANPR conference and rendezvous, which takes place from October 11th to October 14th. Have you ever wondered what the mission of the National Park Service really means, or why the NPS has so many rules and regulations in support of that mission? Understanding NPS resource stewardship laws and policies are foundational to anyone seeking or already in a career with the service. Join retired chief ranger and former ANPR president Scot McElveen at this informative workshop on what makes the NPS legally tick. There is no tuition for these workshops, but pre-registration for this training is required by contacting Rebecca Harriett at rebecca_harriett@nps.gov or calling (304) 535-6224 no later than September 30th.

October 10 - Interpreting Critical Issues: The American Civil War, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg in Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, VA. Registration deadline: September 30th. Workshop prior to the annual ANPR conference and rendezvous, which takes place from October 11th to October 14th. Over the next four years, the National Park Service will be commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. While this horrific national event has past, its lingering effects have not, challenging our interpreters in balancing its many compelling stories. This workshop will help interpreters gain skills in understanding the American Civil War in the full context of history. Participants will learn strategies on how to use controversial perspectives to their advantage when making these events relevant to today's generation. Join the Mather Training Center Interpretive team as they facilitate this workshop. There is no tuition for these workshops, but pre-registration for this training is required by contacting Rebecca Harriett at rebecca_harriett@nps.gov or calling (304) 535-6224 no later than September 30th.

October 10 - Using Oral History to Preserve and Protect NPS Heritage, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg in Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, VA. Registration deadline: September 30th. Workshop prior to the annual ANPR conference and rendezvous, which takes place from October 11th to October 14th.  This workshop introduces oral history methods and provides hands-on training. Topics include planning an oral history project; legal and ethical issues that relate to oral history; digital audio recording technologies; planning for and conducting in-depth oral history interviews; preserving and managing oral history collections; and processing interviews. Participants will practice skills by conducting short interviews with fellow students. Workshop will be conducted by Lu Ann Jones and Alison Steiner.  Lu Ann Jones is staff historian in the Park History Program, WASO. Alison Steiner has been a wilderness ranger/oral historian at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and is a member of the ANPR board. There is no fee for this workshop, but registration is required by emailing Rebecca Harriett at rebecca_harriett@nps.gov or calling at (304) 535-6224. Deadline for registration is September 30th.

October 17 - October 28 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Course, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. Application deadline: September 23rd. This 80-hour class is designed to provide persons participating in National Park Service structure fire suppression efforts with technical information and primary skills essential for safe operation and proper maintenance of a fire apparatus.  After successful completion of this course the individual will be certified to drive, pump, and maintain structure fire apparatus for the NPS. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website.

October 23 - October 28 - Effective Interpretation of Archeological Resources (Module 440) Workshop, Presidio of San Francisco, CA. Application deadline: September 20th. Click on this link for course information and announcement; contact John Jameson (850-580-3011x243) with any questions.

October 24 - October 27 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

October 25 - November 3 - NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations, Grand Canyon, AZ. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Calvin Liu (928-638-7991, Calvin_Liu@nps.gov).

October 31 - November 4 - Effective Oral History: Interviews, Project Management and Practical Applications, Everglades National Park, Homestead, FL. Application deadline: October 7th. This team-taught, hands-on course is designed for employees with oral history project responsibilities. For more details and application instructions see the training announcement. Registration is through DOI Learn. For more information contact Lu Ann Jones, Park History Program, WASO, at 202-354-2219 or luann_jones@nps.gov.

November 8 - November 18 - NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations, Grand Canyon, AZ. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Calvin Liu (928-638-7991, Calvin_Liu@nps.gov).

November 14 - November 17 - Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship Training Course, Gatlinburg, TN.  Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Karen Lindsey, 406-243-4627, karen_lindsey@fws.gov with any questions.

November 14 - November 17 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

November 16 - November 17 - Federal Advisory Committee Act Training, American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC. The course is intended for federal committee management officers and their staffs, designated federal officers, FACA and ethics legal staff, FACA support staff, and managers and decision makers involved in advisory committee management and/or operations.  Agency contractor staff directly involved in FACA management or operations may also be nominated by their host agency. $450 course fee.  To register or to obtain further information, including the class agenda, please contact the Committee Management Secretariat Training Coordinator, Tabitha Dove, at tabitha.dove@gsa.gov.

November 28 - December 1 - Fee Supervisors Training Workshop, USFWS-National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.  Application deadline: September 30th. The overall objectives for this workshop are to standardize Recreation Fee Program training for employees collecting fees for all parks within the system. To link to the full announcement, please visit this site. Visit the Administration and Business Practices, Commercial Services and Specialty Fields (ABCS) Careers Website. For registration questions, contact Debbie Cox at 304-535-6277 or email at debbie_cox@nps.gov. For questions about course content, contact Jane Anderson at 303-987-6902 or email at jane_anderson@nps.gov.

November 29 - December 8 - NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations, Grand Canyon, AZ. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Calvin Liu (928-638-7991, Calvin_Liu@nps.gov)

December 5 - December 8 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

December 5 - December 9 - Company Fire Officer Class, location TBD. Application deadline: November 4th. Using the incident command system, participants will develop technical knowledge and leadership skills essential for the command and control of structural fire emergencies. Individuals are introduced to the management skills of preplanning, communications, decision-making, fire attack strategies/tactics, and logistical support functions and will practice their skills through dynamic group sessions and video simulations. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website.

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Online Training

Cultural Resources

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Toolkit. To help guide NPS staff on implementing the NPS nationwide programmatic agreement, which governs Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the NPS has developed a "toolkit." The toolkit is mandatory training that provides guidance to NPS superintendents and Section 106 coordinators,  division chiefs, and facilities staff at region and park levels on using the programmatic agreement during Section 106 review. NPS employees may earn a certificate for their review of the toolkit through DOI Learn by taking a final assessment. In order to do this, users must register for the course through DOI Learn. Users should also review the contents of the toolkit prior to taking the assessment through DOI Learn. For more information about the NPS nationwide programmatic agreement toolkit, please contact: Jeffrey Durbin, NPS Section 106 compliance program officer, at 202-354-1816 or Jeffrey_durbin@nps.gov

Managing Archeological Collections. Learn about caring for archeological collections and help to overcome the curation crisis. The course is designed to assist those who are interested in, or need to learn more about, preserving and managing archeological collections over the long term. Credit is available through DOI Learn by taking an assessment. Go to the archaeology program website. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Archeology for Interpreters. Through this training, interpreters and anyone with an interest and need to know - including law enforcement rangers, natural resource experts, and managers -- may gain basic knowledge about archeology. The course provides opportunities to learn about archeological methods and analysis and how to encourage concern for the preservation and protection of archeological resources. A park-based case study provides practice. Credit is available through DOI Learn by taking an assessment. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Interpretation for Archeologists. Archeologists and other resource professionals can take this training to gain a firm foundation in and understanding of the purpose, philosophy, and techniques of interpretation. The course encourages archeologists to frame their work for the public and to work with interpreters to integrate archeological perspectives into interpretive products and tell compelling stories.  Credit is available through DOI Learn by taking an assessment. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Study Tour of Archeological Interpretation. View interpretation with "fresh eyes" to evaluate choices and strategies for interpreting archeology in parks and historic sites. Download worksheets to assist in evaluating both onsite interpretation and virtual visits. Credit is available through DOI Learn by taking an assessment. Go to this site. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Assessment of Archeological Interpretation. Use the interpretive analysis model to evaluate the effectiveness of interpreting archeological resources on the basis of visitor experience at the levels of short-term outcomes, long-term outcomes, and audience feedback. Learn more about the National Park Service evaluation strategy. Credit is available through DOI Learn by taking an assessment.  Go to this site. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

NPS Fundamentals

NPS Fundamentals I: NPS Mission and History. A cornerstone for your NPS career. Learn online at your own pace about the history of the NPS, how the NPS is organized, and how the NPS fits into the federal government. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations.  Cost: free. For more information, see the NPS Fundamentals website. Registration: DOI Learn. Contact: Judy Geniac, Judy_Geniac@nps.gov, 928-638-7881).

NPS Fundamentals III: NPS Career Management and Retirement Planning. Look ahead in your NPS career and eventual retirement. Learn online at your own pace about career and retirement planning, including sessions on advancing in your chosen career path, financial planning, insurance, and making healthy lifestyle choices. Cost: free. For more information, see the NPS Fundamentals website. Registration: DOI Learn. Contact: Judy Geniac, Judy_Geniac@nps.gov, 928-638-7881).

NPS Fundamentals IV: Managing Work Life in the NPS. What are the expected legal and ethical behaviors of NPS employees? Why should diversity matter to you? What can you do to ensure a safe work environment? Get these questions answered and more in this online course studying public ethics, diversity, and safety in the NPS. Cost: free. For more information, see the NPS Fundamentals website. Registration: DOI Learn. Contact: Judy Geniac, Judy_Geniac@nps.gov, 928-638-7881).

Wilderness

The Wilderness Act of 1964. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Minimum Requirements Analysis. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Wilderness Stewardship Planning Framework. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Wilderness Visitor Use Management. A suite of three courses: Fundamentals, Strategies, and Monitoring Impacts and Uses.  Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Natural Resource Management in Wilderness. A suite of twelve courses: Fundamentals, Challenges in Natural Resource Restoration, Monitoring, Evaluating Proposals for Scientific Activity, Fish and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Inventory and Monitoring, Threatened and Endangered Species, Air Quality, Soil and Water, Vegetation, Soundscapes, and Night Sky.  Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

EMS

Accelerated NREMT-Basic Initial Certification and EMS Refreshers. These courses are being offered tuition free to NPS employees by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 445th Airlift Wing in Fairborn, Ohio. Reduced-rate lodging may be available on-base. A DOI ID card or law enforcement commission is required to enter WPAFB property. Contact protection ranger Keith Gad by e-mail (Keith_Gad@nps.gov) or by phone at 937-681-8308 to receive more information.

EMS Training. The Branch of Emergency Services is announcing various levels of emergency medical services (EMS) training. This is offered to NPS employees at no cost by the Air National Guard. A list of offerings and dates are located under the "Training" link on the NPS EMS InsideNPS website. If you wish to attend one of the listed sessions, please contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov.  He will provide additional details about the courses and will put you in touch with ANG liaison.

Administration

Fundamentals of Financial Management (V2). After many, many months of work by a select group of experts from AOC and various parks and assistance from The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, the Fundamentals of Financial Management (v2) is up and running.  The series of online modules covers the federal budget cycle, accounts payable and receivable, travel, payroll, year-end closing and much more.  The course is built to assist GS-4 through GS-9 administrative, accounting, budget and financial management personnel understand financial processes to soundly and effectively manage the budget and finances of a park or work unit. This course does not address the upcoming move to FBMS.  Please click here for more details.

Retirement

Firefighter/Law Enforcement Officer Retirement Training for Human Resource Specialists, Managers and Supervisors. This course is designed to provide firefighter and law enforcement officer retirement training for human resources specialists, managers and supervisors. Cost: Free. For more information, see DOI Learn website: http://www.doi.gov/doilearn. Registration: DOI Learn Help Desk 1-866-466-1998 or email at doilearn@geolearning.com. FLERT Contact: William (Alan) Sizemore, Alan_Sizemore@ios.doi.gov 208-334-1556.

FERS Retirement Training for Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers. This course is designed to provide firefighters and law enforcement officers with information on FERS special retirement provisions so that they can manage their careers in such a way that they maximize their benefits. Special retirement provisions apply to employees occupying these positions and they have specific responsibilities that are critical to know about and act upon throughout their careers if they expect to qualify for special retirement. Cost: Free. For more information, see DOI Learn website: http://www.doi.gov/doilearn. Registration: DOI Learn Help Desk 1-866-466-1998 or email at doilearn@geolearning.com. FLERT Contact: William (Alan) Sizemore, Alan_Sizemore@ios.doi.gov 208-334-1556.

Biscayne National Park is seeking applicants for the position of chief ranger.

The chief ranger is the primary advisor to the superintendent on the law enforcement mission of the park. She/her also advises and provides guidance to the superintendent on all aspects of ranger activities. For details on duties, click on the announcement below. The announcement closes on August 24th.

Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne National Park protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife, or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay. Biscayne National Park is headquartered in Homestead, Florida.

Tumacacori National Historical Park, located in southern Arizona, is seeking a qualified applicant to fill an exhibits specialist position on its ruins preservation team. The announcement closes on August 15th.

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.