VRP Training Series provides virtual, synchronous and asynchronous trainings on topics affiliated with the VRP Directorate. This is an on-going training series.
As a federal archeologist your expertise must go beyond flakes, features, and fauna, to a working knowledge of cultural resource law and its implementation. Learn more about ARPA training opportunities here.
Participants of this 2-hour, live, virtual session will re-engage with the principles of Operational Leadership and will recall the tools available to help manage daily risk for park staff. Attendees will hear about future plans for the service-wide program and will learn additional best practices for operationalizing these principles at the unit level to further
This training series is designed for Cultural Resource Professionals who want to refresh their skills, look more closely at a particular topic, or explore new directions that ARPA may take them in their work.
National Park Service Swift Water Incident Management Course Learning and Development The Swift Water Incident Management (S.W.I.M.) Course provides potential swift water rescue technicians with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to enact in-water rescues. Students will gain knowledge in hydrology, hazards, risk management,
This resource shares specific federal guidelines for healthy living and links to find ways to benefit your personal journey to safety and wellness.
Learn more about the requirements for operating both manned and unmanned aircraft in the National Park Service.
This annotated list contains some of the many important laws that apply directly and indirectly to the daily operations of the National Park Service.
Policy Memorandum 13-01 establishes an updated policy for National Park Service (NPS) employees driving on official travel.
Visitor and Resource Protection is made up of many operations including: fire management, law enforcement, emergency services, special park uses, and fees.
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.
Review this step-by-step guide to learn more about NPS-LETC and how to become an NPS Law Enforcement Park Ranger.
If you're entering areas like crawlspaces and manholes, the OSHA's Confined Space in Construction standard may apply to you.
Learn how HPTC developed portable hand-washing stations to meet the training center's needs to get back in the field, but keep its workers safe. Visit this page for detailed instructions!
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) contains rules that protect resources and keep visitors safe within the National Park System. Learn more here!
The Superintendent's Compendium contains closures and use restrictions that help protect park resources and keep visitors safe. Learn more here!
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 Google Site provides employees in the Northeast Region with access to important Operational Leadership resources and tools.
Watch the recorded webinar learn more about vital information we need to know to keep ourselves and others safe in these uncertain times.
The LMPT is designed to meet the entry level training needs of law enforcement officers responsible for protecting natural resources and public lands.
The FLETC is absolutely committed to providing the best training possible to all of the law enforcement organizations that we serve.
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.
Through this course, gain skills in recognizing safety and conflict situations in your park and how to respond and de-escalate conflict.