Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (LA)
Tug Sinks In Barataria Preserve
On the morning of May 6th, the 50-foot-long tug Missie Ann was
traveling west on the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) within Barataria
Preserve. The tug was carrying construction equipment secured to the bow
of the boat when it met on-coming barge traffic. The captain of the
Missie Ann, attempting to keep from being run aground along the
north bank, made a hard right turn. He was able to avoid the on-coming
barge, but the load reportedly shifted and caused the Missie Ann
to slowly capsize in the main channel of the ICW. Ranger Georgia Shaw
was first on scene. The Coast Guard arrived shortly thereafter to take
over as lead investigative agency. There were no injuries or fatalities.
The Missie Ann was carrying approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel
fuel. A light sheen was observed and the vessel was boomed to contain
the spread of fuel. The Coast Guard is standing by to monitor salvage
operations and document any environmental impact, which appear to be
minimal at this time.
[Submitted by Leigh Zahm, Supervisory Park
Ranger]
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (NE)
Cattle Truck Overturns Near VC
A semi-trailer with a full load of 79 yearling steers overturned on a
curve northeast of the park's visitor center just before
9 a.m. on the morning of May 5th. Within minutes,
park maintenance and EMT personnel were able to respond and attend to
the driver and cattle, some of which had already escaped. The driver got
off with a bump to the head, but cutting tools had to be utilized to
free the other trapped cattle. In the meantime, local ranchers and other
emergency services personnel responded to this remote park from
Harrison, 25 miles away. While trying to open up the truck and haul away
six dead cattle, the owner of the cows backed his caterpillar loader
into a nearby power line, breaking the pole and making the situation
even more complex with the threat of injury to personnel and the
possibility of a grassfire. Power was eventually turned off, emergency
repairs made, and the scene cleared several hours later. Leaking diesel
fuel also led to the cleanup of several yards of contaminated
soil.
[Submitted by Mark Hertig, Acting Superintendent]
FIRE MANAGEMENT
National Interagency Fire Center
NIFC Situation Report — Monday, May 10, 2004
Preparedness Level 1
Only 83 new fires were reported yesterday. Of these, 81 were caught by initial attack and two became large fires.
Very high to extreme fire indices were reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota and Utah.
National Resource Commitments
| Day |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
Mon |
|
Date |
5/4 |
5/5 |
5/6 |
5/7 |
5/8 |
5/9 |
5/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crews |
58 |
91 |
* |
108 |
84 |
87 |
23 |
|
Engines |
267 |
415 |
* |
428 |
199 |
163 |
79 |
|
Helicopters |
16 |
17 |
* |
29 |
23 |
22 |
19 |
|
Air Tankers |
0 |
0 |
* |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Overhead |
180 |
370 |
* |
573 |
436 |
314 |
254 |
* No report available.
National Team Commitments
Newly listed fires (on this report) appear below in boldface. Fires are sorted by type of team; teams are listed in alphabetical order within each type by the IC's last name.
|
State |
Type |
Team IC |
Fire/Location |
Acres |
Acres |
Percent |
Est Full |
|
| |||||||
|
CA |
ST1 |
Anderson |
Cerrito Fire |
10,500 |
16,460 |
100% |
CND |
|
CA |
ST1 |
Henson |
Eagle Fire |
5,000 |
8,900 |
100% |
CND |
|
MT |
T2 |
Benes |
Rimrock Fire |
--- |
650 |
38% |
5/10 |
|
CA |
T2 |
Smith |
Cachuma Fire |
515 |
1,127 |
100% |
CND |
|
CA |
T2 |
Sczepanik |
Cottonwood Fire |
--- |
560 |
100% |
CND |
Grand Canyon National Park (AZ)
Long Jim Rx Fire (Wildland Fire)
Prescribed fire that developed spots north of fire with suppression actions taken immediately. (full report)
Acreage: 285
Estimated containment date: 05/09/2004
Everglades National Park (FL)
Blocks J & H Rx Fire (Prescribed Fire Treatment)
The pine rockland savannahs of Everglades National Park represent the remaining intact fragment of a pine stand that used to extend from the Everglades nearly to Ft. Lauderdale. These pines, a variety of which occurs virtually nowhere else but the Everglades, requires frequent fire. This burn was conducted to maintain the natural frequent fire regime that is required for the survival of this unique habitat. (full report)
Status: Pineland fire roads adjacent to the burn are currently closed since they represented holding lines. Engines are identifying and mitigating hazard snags, and it is expected trails will re-open May 8
Acreage: May 4: 205 acres, May 5: 800 acres (2 day total) May 6: 1000 acres (3 day total)
Resources Committed: For 3 days during ignition and holding we had 2-3 Type 6 engines assigned, 1 light helicopter, 1 ignition squad, and various overhead for command, ignition, holding, safety and fire monitoring. We also utilized NPS Rangers with marked vehicles for traffic control during phases of the burn. Current resources are 1 T6 engine, Burn Boss and Burn Boss Trainee. Light helicopter and additional engines are available as needed.
Estimated containment date: May 15, 2004[Submitted by Bob Panko, Fire Management Officer, bob_panko@nps.gov, 305-242-7852]
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Fire and Aviation Management
Large Incident Strategic Decision and Assessment Oversight Teams
The following memorandum has been sent to all regional directors and superintendents by Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection Karen Taylor-Goodrich. It is entitled "Nominations for Large Incident Strategic Decision and Assessment Oversight Teams"
"Attached is the interagency April 27, 2004 memorandum requesting nominations for the Large Incident Strategic Decision and Assessment Oversight Teams. It is important to have National Park Service representation on these teams. During the 2003 fire season, these teams were very busy and their recommendations were instrumental in reducing large fire suppression costs.
"Please review the memorandum and submit the nominations as requested in the attachment. Nominations are due by May 21, 2004.
"Questions concerning this memorandum can be directed to your Regional Fire Management Officer, or Merrie Johnson at 208-387-5224, or Sue Vap at 208-387-5225."
Attachment
[Submitted by Regional Fire Management Officers] More Information...
Servicewide Training
Operations Training Opportunities
This calendar appears intermittently on Mondays as an addendum to the Morning Report and a separate entry for InsideNPS. It is not meant to be replace the Learning Place; rather it is a quick summary of available training with links (as available) to relevant Learning Place pages. Please note:
New and revised entries are in bold face.
Submissions for other training courses should conform to the style used here.
Please include the URL to the web sites where readers can obtain the requisite forms and/or find out additional information about the training course. If a URL is not specifically listed, the announcement can likely be found on the Learning Place, the NPS training page found at http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc.
Closing dates for applications are underscored.
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May
May 24 — May 28: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Redmond, OR. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
June
June 7 — June 11: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Missoula, MT. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
June 8 — August 11: Criminal Investigator Training (NPRI-406), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on May 13th. For more info, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc. [Wiley Golden, NPS/FLETC)
June 14 — June 18: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Boise, ID . For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
June 21 — July 2: Criminal Investigation in an Automated Environment (CIAETP-404), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on May 12th. For more info, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc. [Wiley Golden, NPS/FLETC)
July
July 20 — November 13: National Park Ranger Basic Law Enforcement Training (NPRI-407), FLETC, Glynco, GA. Closes on June 16th. For more info, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc. [Wiley Golden, NPS/FLETC)
Visitor and Resource Protection
Revised/Updated Police Week Schedule Released
This year the NPS will memorialize two fallen officers from years past during Police Week:
U.S. Park Police Officer William J. Grissam, who was killed, March 20, 1932, by a hit and run driver while on bicycle patrol in Washington, D.C. and
Park Ranger Duane P. McClure who drowned, May 22, 1980, during a solo canoe patrol in Yellowstone.
The following activities are being planned to commemorate Officers McClure and Grissam in addition to our other officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty:
May 10
Event: Wreath Laying Memorial Ceremony with U.S. Park Police and U.S. Park Ranger Honor Guards
Time: 10:00 am
Location: MIB auditorium
Contact: SAC Pat Buccello or Major Sal Lauro
May 12
Event: Police Unity Tour Arrival and Ceremony
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Contact: MANA Chief Ranger Gil Goodrich (703) 754-1504
May 13
Event: NPS Law Enforcement Officers Reception - A social gathering of NPS Park Police and Law Enforcement Park Rangers, along with surviving family members. The Farthing Award for Excellence in DWI Enforcement will be given to a USPP officer.
Time: 2-6:00 pm
Location: USPP aircraft hanger, Anacostia
Contact: Henry Berberich (202) 205-9142 or Gil Goodrich (703) 754-8694
May 13
Event: Candlelight Vigil
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Contact: SAC Pat Buccello (202) 513-7131 or Major Sal Lauro (202) 438-1604
May 15
Event: 23rd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
Time: noon
Location: West Front of the United States Capitol
Contact: SAC Pat Buccello or Major Sal Lauro
Uniform of the day for these solemn ceremonies will be full winter service uniform. Duty belts are optional for off duty officers and rangers who are in travel status. More information may be obtained through the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation website www.nleomf.org. For additional info, contact either Major Sal Lauro (202) 438-1604 or SAC Pat Buccello (202) 513-7131).
[Submitted by Pat Buccello, Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Intermountain Region
GS-0025-13 Chief Ranger
Dates: 05/01/2004 - 06/01/2004
This position serves as the Division Chief and Chief Ranger for Mesa Verde's Division of Visitor Protection and Fire Management, and reports directly to the Superintendent's Office. Mesa Verde has exclusive jurisdiction in law enforcement matters.
The selectee is the principal supervisor, manager, and advisor on all matters concerning visitor protection and fire, and performs a myriad of duties that include: planning, developing, coordinating, and directing complex programs related to the preservation and protection of Park resources; safety of visitors during their visit as well as safety of Park employees; emergency operations in the front and backcountry including incident command, search and rescue/recovery; Emergency Medical Services, structural and wildland fire control; central dispatch communications and fee collection; liaison with the US Attorney, local magistrates, and Federal District Courts; law enforcement investigations including those pertaining, but not limited to ARPA, hunting, environmental protection, substance abuse and commercial violations as well as physical security and mutual aid to other law enforcement agencies.
Serves on the Park's Senior Management Team and on numerous community organizations.
[Submitted by Laura Lenihan , laura_lenihan@nps.gov, 970-529-5068] More Information...
Boston National Historical Park (MA)
Emergency LE Hires
The park is currently recruiting for applicants for a number of emergency hire law enforcement positions. Applicants with level II commissions are encouraged to apply. Housing may be available. If you're interested in these emergency hire (non-competitive temporary) positions, please send a resume directly to the Deputy Chief Ranger Suzanne Smith, Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129. These emergency hire positions could be converted to full time seasonal positions. For more information, please call deputy chief Smith at 617-242-5632.
[Submitted by Suzanne Smith, Deputy 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.