Boston National Historical Park (MA)
Fire in Navy Yard Building Causes Extensive Damage
On January 13, rangers responded to a fire alarm at Building 1 in
Charlestown Navy Yard. When they arrived, they found that the building
was filling rapidly with smoke from an unknown source. The building was
evacuated and Boston FD was on scene within minutes of receiving the
alarm. It took around two hours for about 30 firefighters from two
ladder companies and several engines to extinguish the blaze. There were
no injuries, but fire and water damage to the building and contents were
extensive. Preliminary reports from investigators indicate that the fire
was started by faulty electrical wiring. A damage estimate is being
prepared.
[Submitted by Glenn Van Neil, Special Agent]
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (AK)
Mutual Aid Response to Fire in Town Power Plant
The park's structural fire brigade responded to a fire in the
generator room of the electric power plant for the town of Gustavus
around 9:30 p.m. on January 15. When Gustavus Emergency Response (GER)
firefighters arrived at the facility, which houses three diesel
generators that supply electricity to the town, they found significant
smoke emanating from the building and a fire in the main generator. The
owners of the power plant had unsuccessfully tried to knock down the
fire with chemical extinguishers. Fuel to the generators was shut off
and GER personnel entered the building and extinguished the fire. The
park brigade responded just after 10 p.m. and helped with mop-up and
overhaul of the fire scene. The generator was a complete loss, and there
was severe smoke damage to the interior of the building. Power was
restored to Gustavus by 11 p.m. This was the first structural fire
response with GER by the park since a course in basic structural fire
certification was held in Gustavus for both brigades this fall. Training
and drilling proved to be a contributing factor to the quick response,
minimum loss of property and absence of injuries to responding
personnel.
[Submitted by Gus Martinez, Chief Rangr]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Cape Cod National Seashore (MA)
GS-0401-11 Data Manager
The park is seeking a GS-0401-11 data manager for its long-term ecosystem monitoring program. The position is currently advertised on USA Jobs under CACO VA 03-04 (merit promotion) and CACO DEU MD 02-15 (all qualified applicants). The closing date is February 3. The person selected for this new position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists conducting long-term monitoring of the park's ecosystems and will be responsible for development and implementation of the data management component. For further info, contact either Carrie Phillips at 508-487-3262 ext. 109 or Evan Gwilliam at the same number, ext. 118.
[Submitted by Carrie Phillips]
Mojave National Preserve (CA)
Chief Ranger Opening
The park has advertised for a chief ranger. The vacancy announcement is MOJA-02-10 and will be on the street until January 21.
[Submitted by Tim Duncan, Acting 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.