Search and Rescue (SAR) is one of the most important jobs that rangers do. Understand how Search and Rescue skills are essential for all NPS staff.
Learn about Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Operations plans for incident management at the park level and management/relief for emergency situations.
A park compendium focuses on protecting public safety and preserving the natural and cultural resources that make NPS sites unique. Learn more here!
The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a currently updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register.
Superintendent discretion determines whether or not SPUs can occur (ie: weddings, concerts, commercial filming, & athletic events etc.).
Learn more about the requirements for operating both manned and unmanned aircraft in the National Park Service.
This resource shares specific federal guidelines for healthy living and links to find ways to benefit your personal journey to safety and wellness.
Discusses the Call-to-Action Goal #32, Play It Safe initiative as announced by former Director Jarvis as a measure to encourage employee safety on the job.
This Google Site provides employees in the Northeast Region with access to important Operational Leadership resources and tools.
Visitor and Resource Protection is made up of many operations including: fire management, law enforcement, emergency services, special park uses, and fees.
Every park must ensure they have adequate fire suppression response; including trained structural staff and agreements w/ outside departments.
There is a great deal of confusion about poison ivy versus poison oak since there are two kinds of poison ivy and two kinds of poison oak. Learn more here!
This needs assessment is unique; it was designed as a census of the entire population of VRP employees rather than a study of a “sample” of VRP employees.
Policy Memorandum 13-01 establishes an updated policy for National Park Service (NPS) employees driving on official travel.
Intellectual Property (IP) defined as it pertains to NPS functions, as well as the importance of tracking/controlling IP Servicewide.
During this course, participants will deliver 3 presentations over 3 days with feedback provided from course instructors after each session.
The Reference Manual 60 - Aviation Management provides detailed guidance to NPS personnel engaged in aviation management activities.
Informational article about the improvements being made in terms of employee health and wellness and where to find more information.
This annotated list contains some of the many important laws that apply directly and indirectly to the daily operations of the National Park Service.
The VAP is to serve victims of crime. The VAP ensures victims are advised of their rights, given access to services, and treated with dignity and respect.
If you're entering areas like crawlspaces and manholes, the OSHA's Confined Space in Construction standard may apply to you.
Director's Order #50B provides guidelines for NPS employees in reference to managing risk on the job, no matter what position they hold.
The ability to pick ourselves up when life knocks us down is called resilience. How have you increased your resilience when confronted with roadblocks?
Demonstrations and discussions at the Preservation Trades Rodeo illustrated how drones (unmanned aerial systems) can be used to document historic structures