J.B., 85, of Bar Harbor, Maine died while walking his dog in Acadia National Park. According to his wife, Mr. J.B. departed home at approximately 3:30 PM Wednesday afternoon to walk his dog along the Schooner Head Path in Acadia National Park. He was expected to return home within 45 minutes. When Mr. J.B. did not return home within an hour, his wife became concerned and began to look for him. In the meantime, two joggers found Mr. J.B.'s body face down in the small marsh located alongside the path. At 4:45 PM the National Park Service was notified by Bar Harbor dispatch, and park rangers responded. The cause of death is under investigation. Mr. J.B. is survived by his wife, S.B. of Bar Harbor, and their children, in New Jersey.
[Submitted by Stuart West]

The body of a missing park visitor was found by search-and-rescue personnel at Joshua Tree National Park on Wednesday evening, June 6th. A 41-year-old Vancouver, British Columbia resident who was reported missing that morning was found in an area of rock formations near Jumbo Rocks Campground. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The camper was reported to rangers as planning to arrive at the park on Saturday, June 2nd with the intention of returning to friends in Santa Paula, California on June 5th. Initial reports indicated that the missing party was staying at Indian Cove Campground, but a search of the Indian Cove area by park rangers failed to locate either the missing person or his car. Rangers broadened the search to include all park campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. The victim's car was found at Jumbo Rocks Campground, but there was no sign of the missing party. A ground search was started in the afternoon and involved park rangers, volunteers of Joshua Tree Search-and-Rescue (JOSAR), and the Riverside County Sheriffs Department. The California Highway Patrol provided a helicopter to assist with the search. The victim was located at approximately 9:30 p.m. in an area of granite cliffs and boulder formations about ¾-mile from the campground. Joshua Tree National Park rangers are assisting the Riverside County Sheriffs Department with the investigation of the fatality.
[Submitted by Joe Zarki]

National Fire Activity - Preparedness Level 2

NIFC is at PL 2. Initial attack was light yesterday. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across much of the Great Basin and the Southwest. Scattered rain with snow at higher elevations will move through the Northwest and the northern Rockies.

Fire Weather Forecast

A late spring trough will move into the western U.S., driving a cold front across the Northwest and into the Great Basin. Critical fire weather conditions associated with high winds and low relative humidity will develop across much of the Great Basin and the Southwest. Scattered rain with snow at higher elevations will move through the Northwest and the northern Rockies. Surface high pressure across the eastern U.S. will keep mild to warm conditions over most of the region. Gusty winds will develop over the Plains, and scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over the Gulf Coast states. A cold front dipping into the Great Lakes region will bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to the upper Mississippi Valley. In Alaska, warm weather will continue with scattered thunderstorms developing in the Interior and showers continuing over the south coast.

To see a NOAA map of today's critical fire weather areas, click on this link:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/fwdy1.html

Fire Summary (Five Day Trend)

* Thursday's Initial Attack Fires went unreported.

National Resource Commitments (Five Day Trend)

NPS Fire Summaries

Park	State	Fire	Type	Acres	Percent Contain	Est. Full Contain
Denali National Park & Preserve	AK	East Fork Toklat ref#180	Wildfire	5 acres		October 30, 2012
	Latest Narrative: While looking for new wildfire starts, a BLM Alaska Fire Service surveillance aircraft located a lightning ignited wildfire in Denali NP on June 6 in the evening.
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve	AK	Marie Creek - ref#146	Wildfire	~54 acres		September 30, 2012
	Latest Narrative: The Marie Creek fire grew in size over the last 24 hours.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	CA	Round Meadow Segment B	Prescribed Fire Treatment	50 acres		June 9
	Latest Narrative: Fire crews plan to begin ignitions on the Round Meadow Prescribed Fire in Sequoia National Park on Friday, June 8, weather and air quality conditions permitting. Segment B of this project is 50 acres and should take one to two days to complete. This unit is in Giant Forest, north and west of Generals Highway and west of the Big Tree Trail (or the Trail for All People). Round Meadow is a popular visitor destination in the park. The fire will be an excellent opportunity for visitors to witness how fire encourages giant sequoia germination and provides a healthier habitat for these trees. Rangers will be on hand to explain prescribed fire techniques and the role that fire plays in a healthy sequoia forest.

For additional information on all fires, check the following web sites:

• Archived fire news - http://www.nps.gov/applications/fire/public/pub_firenews.cfm?orderby=DateToShow&archive;=true
• Map of fire locations - http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/lg_fire2.php
• Details on all current major fires - http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/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

Captain Maurice (Moe) West of the U.S. Public Health Service retired effective June 1st after 10 years of service with the National Park Service and a long career as professional and environmental engineer.

Moe was born in New Mexico and graduated from the University of Nevada with a bachelor's degree in biology, and earned a Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering from West Virginia University.

As the son of an exploration geologist Moe had an exciting childhood that fostered a love for adventure and the outdoors. After college graduation, he met a wonderful lady (Rebecca), who shared similar interests. The first of many adventures began with their honeymoon backpacking and fishing on Isle Royal. Rebecca and Moe have been married 33 years and have a son and a daughter ages 30 and 27.

Moe's early assignments with the PHS included the design and construction of water/wastewater systems on the Navajo Indian Reservation for the Indian Health Service and in Atlanta as a manager for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

His first assignment with the NPS was in the IMR Lands Program doing pre-acquisition environmental site assessments for parks in the IMR and the PWR. Two notable acquisitions Moe worked on were the Cabeza de Baca Ranch in Colorado, and the Kahuku Ranch on the Island of Hawai'i. He then served in Yosemite as the project manager for capital improvements on government-owned concessioner operated facilities, including fire life and safety improvements to the Ahwahnee Hotel and the rehabilitation of the Curry Village Lounge and Amphitheater.

Most recently, Moe West has coordinated the Environmental Audit Program for the WASO Commercial Services Program in the areas of environmental compliance, environmental health and environmental management systems.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is encouraging applications for two announcements for park ranger (LE) positions. Up to three positions may be filled. These announcements are/will be open to all sources applicants and current NPS employees. The merit promotion announcement is open until June 20th. Please watch USAJobs for the all sources announcement. Strong law enforcement, EMS, wildland fire, and SAR skills and professional certifications are highly desired. OPRI is looking for candidates that meet the following criteria:

• NPS Level I or II Law Enforcement commission
• Drug screening
• Acceptable fitness (PEB) score according to NPS standards
• Spanish Language proficiency (preferred not required)

The VRP program at the Monument includes wildland fire, emergency medical service, resource management, and law enforcement. ORPI shares 30 miles of the international border with Mexico, and rangers here work with U.S. Border Patrol daily. Tactical operations in support of visitor protection goals are the norm in ORPI. Rangers are routinely provided opportunities to increase their certification and skill level in all disciplines.

A dedicated wildland fire engine provides opportunities for rangers to maintain and increase their wildland fire qualifications through in and out of park assignments. A dedicated SAR vehicle has come on line in the last quarter that has prepared us for professional and efficient response to all risk incidents. Opportunities for leadership in the LE, EMS and the SAR programs exist, as does opportunity for advanced training in tactics, security, aviation, tracking, and firearms.

The Sonoran Desert is a rich environment, where summers are hot and dry while fall, winter and spring conditions are pleasant. Recreational opportunities abound for the serious outdoor enthusiast. These are required occupancy positions. The person(s) selected will have the option of living in park housing, or in the nearby town of Ajo, Arizona. Ajo has a K-12 school, a grocery store, a clinic, a bank, and several local restaurants. Home to work vehicle use is currently authorized for rangers living in Ajo.

Questions about this position may be directed to Kyle Greene at (520) 387 7661x7202, Kyle_Greene@nps.gov or Matt Vandzura at (520) 387 7661x7201, Matt_Vandzura@nps.gov.
[Submitted by Matt Vandzura, Chief Ranger] More Information...

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is recruiting for a Geologist (Paleontologist), GS-1350-11.

Incumbent is responsible for significant paleontological and geological resources and working with park museum staff pertaining to the fossil collections. Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument's primary resources are fossils and the associated paleontological rich stratigraphy. Incumbent has a wide range of resource management and protection responsibilities along with working with the park's museum staff to ensure proper preparation, preservation, curation and maintenance of vertebrate fossils. Specimens are located in the field and collected, transported to park facilities, and professionally prepared, identified and accessioned. Paleontological and geological research proposals are evaluated and recommendations provided to assist managers in permit decisions. Liaison is maintained with research institutions, educators and researchers. The incumbent has responsibilities in environmental compliance, draft environmental assessments, and development of other planning documents. Assists park interpretive staff in developing and presenting educational/interpretive materials and programs for presentation to all grade levels from grade school through graduate studies and the general public. All information is accurate and scientifically verified.

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, located on the Snake River Plain and the Snake River in south central Idaho, is comprised of world-class paleontological resources. The Monument was established to protect the outstanding vertebrate fossils dating to the Pliocene Epoch (3-4 million years ago). The Monument contains the Hagerman Horse Quarry, A National Natural Landmark recognized as one of the six most important fossil sites in the world regarding the fossil history of the horse.

For more information contact JoAnn Blalack at 208-933-4115.

Click on the link below for a copy of the announcement with full details on duties and procedures for applying. The announcement closes on June 19th.
[Submitted by JoAnn Blalack, joann_blalack@nps.gov, (208) 843-4115] More Information...

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Minidoka National Historic Site is recruiting for a Museum Curator, GS-1015-11.

Serves as the curator of record for the four southern Idaho parks: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Minidoka National Historic Site, City of Rock National Preserve, and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Responsible for a diverse collection unclosing paleontological, archeological and historical, and archival collections.

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, located on the Snake River Plain and the Snake River in south central Idaho, is 4,351 acres in size and is comprised of world-class paleontological resources. The Monument was established in 1988 to protect the outstanding vertebrate fossils dating to the Pliocene Epoch (3-4 million years ago). The Monument contains the Hagerman Horse Quarry, a National Natural Landmark recognized as one of the six most important fossil sites in the world regarding the fossil history of the horse. There are over 600 fossil sites within the park that are internationally known for their quantity, quality, and species diversity. The park also includes a portion of the Oregon Trail, being one of only three NPS units that contain a portion of the Oregon National Historic Trail.

Minidoka National Historic Site is comprised of 407 acres, including an 8-acre unit on Bainbridge Island, WA, added to the park in 2008. The purpose of the park it to provide opportunities for public education and interpretation of the internment and incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II. The national historic site protects and manages resources related to the Minidoka Relocation Center in Idaho. The park works cooperatively with other state and local agencies, and organizations such as The Conservation Fund and Friends of Minidoka. Created I 2001, the park is entering a period of intense development to implement its General Management Plan, including rehabilitation of historic buildings and an interpretive trail development. Minidoka National Historic Site is approximately 40 miles from Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center.

Incumbent will be stationed at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument headquarters in Hagerman, Idaho.

For more information contact JoAnn Blalack at 208-933-4115.

Click on the link below for a copy of the announcement with full details on duties and procedures for applying. The announcement closes on June 19th.
[Submitted by JoAnn Blalack, joann_blalack@nps.gov, (208) 843-4115] More Information...

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.