The Visitor and Resource Protection directorate works to protect the safety and health of our visitors, partners, NPS Staff, and natural and cultural resources.
These training plans cover the requirements for becoming a Public Information Officer, whether you are working at the local, regional, or national level.
The FLETC is absolutely committed to providing the best training possible to all of the law enforcement organizations that we serve.
This Google Site provides employees in the Northeast Region with access to important Operational Leadership resources and tools.
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 course provides supervisors with the tools to implement the principles of operational leadership and implement the program in their workplaces.
The mission of the Wilderness Stewardship Program is to identify & designate specific areas and to steward those lands at the highest level of protection.
What It Is The policies contained in Chapter 6: Wilderness Preservation and Management provide guidance in the management of designated, recommended, potential and proposed wilderness areas located within National Park Service lands. Covered topics include: Wilderness eligibility considerations Resource management Scientific activities Fire management Trails and campsites Signage Native American access and use Rights-of-way Why It
Informational article about the improvements being made in terms of employee health and wellness and where to find more information.
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.
The course encourages participants to challenge their views on cultural and wilderness stewardship, identify the common ground, and work together to solve complex issues.
The National Wildland Fire Training website allows access to local, geographic area, national and other interagency wildland fire training information.
Through this course, gain skills in recognizing safety and conflict situations in your park and how to respond and de-escalate conflict.
This appendix provides guidelines for NPS park, center, and regional compliance with NAGPRA statute and regulations.
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.).
Regulations & Special Park Uses
This course will help volunteers, partners, and employees of parks and recreation agencies prepare for an active shooter situation.
Learn more about the requirements for operating both manned and unmanned aircraft in the National Park Service.
Learn more about the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center and the training opportunities the training center offers.
Advance your skills with these three Wilderness University Education Programs recommended by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center.
Discussing the balancing act that is the NPS desire to preserve the natural world with the desire to protect human life and limb.