Aerial firefighting academy trains aviation pros for fire year
Two lead plane pilots discuss their training mission on the ramp before takeoff during the 2023 National Aerial Supervision Training Academy. USDA Forest Service photo by Misty Roberts.
ARIZONA—Lead plane pilots from across the country converged at the Mesa Gateway Airtanker Base at the…
#FireAndAviationManagement, #Collaboration, #Training
USDA: Whistleblower protections
The start of a New Year presents an opportunity to remind USDA employees of their responsibility to promote a workplace free from retaliation/reprisal.
Whistleblowers are important to a proper functioning Government and law prohibits retaliation/reprisal towards a person because of whistleblowing. As generally understood, Federal statutes protect whistleblowers who report wrongdoing internally to…
#Protection, #Training
10 things you need to know to prepare for the USDA Forest Service hiring event at the Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention
Ahead of the hiring event in Baltimore this September, USDA Forest Service Forester Casey Sigg shares his best practices for making it the most positive experience possible.In the earliest days of the global pandemic, favorite social past times got traded in for hobbies and interests that involved less interpersonal contact. Casey
Casey Sigg stands in front of an American chestnut tree at the…
#ForestManagement, #SocietyOfAmericanForesters, #ForestVegetationSimulator, #Training
Aviation Training & Workshops
Requirements, objectives and opportunities for training and workshops are provided hereForest Health Protection (FHP) attends all Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) courses designed to qualify personnel in aviation related job categories. Classes are held online and in person through IAT training events such as Aviation Centered Education (ACE). Training and workshops target a range…
#AerialSurvey, #Aviation, #ForestHealth, #ForestHealthProtection, #Training
Spring 2022 SCIENCEx webinars: Water systems and wildlife
A scenic view of the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, Tongass National Forest, Alaska. USDA Forest Service photo by Don MacDougall.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Research & Development cross-research station SCIENCEx webinar series is offering two upcoming series, SCIENCE x Water from March 21 to 25 and SCIENCE x Wildlife from April 4 to 8. They will feature…
#InsideTheForestService, #Science, #Water, #Groundwater, #Training, #Aquatic
National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program
National Saw Program Technical Advisory Group (SPTAG)The new Forest Service saw policy (PDF, 305 KB) directs the use of chainsaws and crosscut saws on the National Forest System Lands. Forest Service employees, volunteers and cooperators can now access consistent training, evaluation and certification. The policy enables properly qualified volunteers and cooperators to train and evaluate…