Employee Assistance Program
Employee health, safety and well-being are our highest priorities, and we’re taking several steps to better support you and make sure you have tools and resources to maintain your health and wellness. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free professional guidance to you and your family members when personal or work-related problems become difficult to manage. Working with the EAP to…
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Wellbeing and Support
Employee Support ResourcesEmployee wellbeing is a critical element in the work environment and a guiding factor in the Forest Service’s mission, purpose, and values. Employees have access to a wide array of tools and resources through employee assistance and development programs.If there is a crisis or mental health care emergency, call 911 or contact the National Crisis Hotline at 988. EAPs do…
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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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Title III FAQs
Allowable uses - frequently asked questionsWhen must funds be obligated?The Authority to initiate Title III projects for counties is September 30, 2028, and to obligate Title III funds by September 30, 2028. Any county funds not obligated by Sept. 30, 2029, must be returned to the U.S. Treasury.Returning Title III Funds to U.S. Treasury - Instructions (PDF, 93 KB)What search and rescue and other…
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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…