Big Bend National Park (TX)
Death of Maintenance Employee
On March 2, ranger/medics were dispatched to the scene of a
motorcycle accident north of the park's boundary. The operator, A.G."T."A.,
55, a long-time employee of the park's maintenance
division, was declared dead at the scene. Funeral arrangements are
pending. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the
accident.
[Submitted by Cary Brown, District Ranger]
George Washington Memorial Parkway (MD)
Indictment for Road Rage Shooting
On February 27, D.K., 21, of Washington, DC, was indicted by a
federal grand jury on three counts for firing a shot at another motorist
on the parkway on December 1, 2002. D.K. was charged with assault with
a dangerous weapon; using, brandishing and discharging a firearm during
a crime of violence; and making a false statement in connection with the
acquisition of a firearm. D.K. and another motorist were heading north
on the parkway last December when D.K. fired a round from his .40
caliber pistol through the rear window of the other vehicle. The bullet
lodged in the back of the driver's seat. D.K. continued north on the
parkway while the other motorist called police and reported the
shooting. D.K. also provided false information to a federally-licensed
firearms dealer when he purchased the pistol in August, 2002.
Arraignment has been set for March 7. Detective Todd Reid and the USPP
Criminal Investigation Branch investigated.
[Submitted by Sergeant
Scott R. Fear, US Park Police]
National Capital Parks-Central (DC)
EMS Incident: Life Saved
Several Park Police officers responded to a medical emergency at the
Lincoln Memorial just before 9 p.m. on the evening of February 12. When
officers Patricia DeMarco, Eric Sinkeldam and Linda Freedman reached the
memorial, they found that a 62-year-old man from a tour bus group from
New Jersey was in cardiac arrest. DeMarco, a trained and certified
paramedic, employed an AED (automatic external defibrillator) to restore
his pulse and breathing with the assistance of the other two officers.
Am ambulance took him to George Washington Hospital, where he is
currently recovering.
[Submitted by Sergeant Scott R. Fear, US Park
Police]
FIRE MANAGEMENT
Fire and Aviation Management
NIFC Situation Report - March 3, 2003
Preparedness Level 2
Initial attack remains light nationally. Only 20 new fires were reported between February 28 and March 2.
National Situation
NIFC has committed three Type 1 teams and two Type 2 teams to the search for the and collection of Columbia space shuttle materials in Texas. Thirty-five agencies are cooperating in the effort. Personnel have also been committed to the Newcastle Incident - an outbreak of exotic Newcastle disease in Arizona, California, Maryland and Nevada. They are supporting the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Park Fire Situation
Hawaii Volcanoes NP (HI) - The Panau Iki Fire (2,035 acres, 65% contained) continues to burn in grass and brush 30 miles southwest of Hilo. Operations have been hampered by volcanic smog. A total of 45 firefighters and overhead personnel are committed.
National Resource Commitments
| Day |
Mon |
| Date |
3/3 |
| Crews |
160 |
| Engines |
2 |
| Helicopters |
36 |
| Air Tankers |
0 |
| Overhead |
2,601 |
National Team Commitments
| State |
Type Team |
Team IC |
Incident/Fire & Location |
Acres |
Percent Contain |
Est. Full Contain |
| TX |
T1 |
Lohrey |
Columbia Response, TX |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| TX |
T1 |
Martin |
" |
" |
" |
" |
| TX |
T1 |
McCombs |
" |
" |
" |
" |
| TX |
T2 |
Custer |
" |
" |
" |
" |
| TX |
T2 |
Hildreth |
" |
" |
" |
" |
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Intermountain Region
Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-9/11
Dates: 03/04/2003 - 03/09/2003
The Intermountain Support Office-Denver is recruiting a compliance specialist, GS-0028-09/11 Environmental Protection Specialist, to work in the Fire Management Office. The position is a full-time, term assignment, not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions for up to a total of 4 years. The incumbent provides technical assistance to park units in the Intermountain Region on National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act and other compliance requirements for fire planning and management activities. Other duties include preparing and reviewing planning and environmental compliance documents. The Intermountain Support Office is located in Lakewood, Colorado, which is a suburb of west Denver. If you would like more information or a copy of the announcement (IMDE-03-19), please visit www.usajobs.opm.gov. The announcement closes on March 10, 2003.
[Submitted by Eva Long, eva_long@nps.gov, 303-969-2834]
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.