Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (AZ)
Two Illegal Immigrants Rescued; Third Found Dead
On the afternoon of March 2nd, rangers were asked to respond to assist
officers on Route 85. They found that a Pima County deputy had two
undocumented aliens detained. They told the rangers and a responding
Border Patrol agent that three other people who were with them were in
the desert and needed medical attention. Two were found about a mile
away by Border Patrol agents; they said that the third illegal immigrant
was unconscious and in a wash. A search was begun and a Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) helicopter called in to assist. The crew of the
helicopter spotted the man and transported two EMT rangers to the
location. The rangers determined that the man had died. The body was
recovered. DHS and Pima County are investigating.[Submitted by Fred
Patton, Chief Ranger]
Colorado National Monument (CO)
Injured Climber Rescued
On the afternoon of March 9th, N.R., 19, of Grand Junction,
Colorado, was lead climbing on Independence Monument, the park's most
climbed spire, when his protection failed and he fell approximately 20
feet, suffering numerous contusions, lacerations and a fractured ankle.
His companions called for assistance by cell phone. Ranger Joel Barnett
and members of both the Lower Valley and Glade Park Fire Departments
responded. N.R. was stabilized, packaged, and moved to a
helispot via belayed litter and airlifted to St. Mary's
Hospital.[Submitted by Ron Young, Chief Ranger]
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (CO)
Head-On Collision with Fatality
M.G., 34, of Florissant, was killed in a head-on collision with
another vehicle on the evening of March 3rd. M.G. was northbound on
Teller County 1 within Florissant Fossil Beds when she ran off the right
side of the road, regained the pavement, ran off the road again, then
crossed into the southbound lane and collided head-on with Ford F-250
pickup. M.G. was pronounced dead at the scene; the driver of the
pickup, J.S., 57, also of Florissant, was airlifted to
Memorial Hospital. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating [Submitted
by Rick Wilson, Chief Ranger]
Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD)
Arrest for Weapons Violations
Officer Ernest Patrick saw a gray Honda Accord on the parkway with a
suspected window tint violation on February 9th. Patrick stopped the
Accord and asked the driver for his license and registration. As the
driver was searching the glove box for the registration, Patrick
observed a loaded magazine for a Glock handgun in the car. The driver
was removed from the vehicle and a weapons search was conducted. The
search led to the discovery and seizure of a Kel Tec Sub 2000 .40
caliber Smith & Wesson rifle, a stun gun, and a knife. The
driver was arrested without incident and charged with weapons
possession.[Submitted by Sgt. Scott Fear, US Park Police]
FIRE MANAGEMENT
Buffalo National River (AR)
Lower Buffalo Wilderness RX (Prescribed Fire Treatment)
An 11,284 acre prescribed burn is scheduled to take place March 10 through April 10, 2004 at Buffalo National River. The project area is within Marion County, Arkansas, approximately 7 miles southeast of Flippin. It is expected that it will take 8-12 days to complete the burn. (full report)
Status
To ensure public safety, the area where the prescribed fire is to take place has been closed to the public March 10 through April 10, 2004. Use of the river will not be affected. Canoes and john boats will be allowed on the river, and camping will be allowed on gravel bar areas.
Acreage: 11,284 acres
Estimated containment date: April 10, 2004[Submitted by Mike Johnson, J_Michael_Johnson@nps.gov, 402-250-5017]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Fire and Aviation Management
GS-0560-09/11 Budget Analyst
A vacancy announcement has been released advertising a permanent full-time Budget Analyst, GS-0560-09/11 in the Intermountain Regional Support office in Lakewood, CO.
At the full performance level, the incumbent will serve as a technical specialist for budgetary matters in the Branch of Fire Management. Incumbent establishes procedures and prepares formal instructions for the unit in obtaining, coordinating and monitoring wildland fire-related budget processes, including preparedness, operations, wildland urban interface program, burn area rehab, rural fire assistance and fire protection accounts. Reconciles obligations and expenditures for accounts on a bi-weekly basis. Prepares recurring and summary reports for the regional fire management officer, area fire management officers, superintendents and national fire program center. Reviews, processes, and develops interagency bills for payment on a variety of fire management activities. Conducts random audits of budget programs to evaluate expenditures and tracking of funds, identify discrepancies or inappropriate use of funds.
The job is listed on USA Jobs under announcement number IMDE-04-20.
[Submitted by Bryan Swift, Bryan_Swift@nps.gov, 303-969-2449] More Information...
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Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.