Search and rescue team asks people to prepare for anything when headed outdoors
U.S. Coast Guard elite search and rescue crews are world renowned for their maritime rescue capabilities. The Coast Guard plays a role in search and rescue operations in remote, coastal locations like those found in and around the Tongass National Forest and Chugach National Forest in Alaska…
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Emergency Medical Service Program (EMS Program)
The Forest Service has a responsibility to its employees to ensure they receive prompt and professional emergency medical care in the event of an emergency. This is especially true given the nature of natural resource work where injuries and illnesses can happen far from hospitals, ambulance access, and other emergency services…
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Casualty Assistance Program Information for Interagency Partners
Forest Service Chief Financial Officer Tony Dixon and Casualty Assistance Program National Program Manager Amber Watson oversee the Casualty Assistance Program.Preplanning and training are imperative for the Casualty Assistance Program because of the sudden nature of serious injuries, illnesses, or fatalities. The Forest Service offers several training courses to its employees or interagency…
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Serious Injury or Illness Information for Employees and Families
The Forest Service aims to provide immediate assistance and support to the families of employees who die. This web page provides basic information for families. In the event of a tragedy, the family liaison will provide specific information. NotificationWhen an employee becomes seriously ill, is injured, or dies in the line of duty, an agency representative will conduct notification as…
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Casualty Assistance Program
Employee safety and well-being are the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. While the Forest Service makes every effort to mitigate safety hazards for its employees, the potential for employee injury, or even loss of life, is very real because of the work they do. The Forest Service Casualty Assistance Program ensures that employees and their families are…
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Management Toolbox
The Forest Service is responsible for making sure that the many land managers and partners along our 3,100 miles of trail know the special status of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the policies that make it different from other trails. The documents on this page are key resources that describe how the trail should be managed. Since the Continental Divide Trail is a resource for…