Tuesday, February 28, 2023
watertown airport E1 - 2018
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Ogdensburg NY switched to county dispatch - Summer 2022
https://www.ogdensburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=744
"Beginning in the very near future, administrative phone lines at the
Police and Fire Departments will direct callers to HANG UP and DIAL
9-1-1 if the request is emergency in nature. "
"Beginning in the very near future, administrative phone lines at the
Police and Fire Departments will direct callers to HANG UP and DIAL
9-1-1 if the request is emergency in nature. "
st lawrence county ny - tax rates 2023
https://stlawco.org/sites/default/files/RealProperty/Tax%20Rates/TOWNCOUNTY%20RATES-2023.pdf
each Town has at least 1 fire tax rate
the city of ogdensburg - the only city in the county apparently - does
not have a separate tax for fire service
the towns with multiple fire tax rates usually have a separate tax
rate for each FD in their town
some fire taxes span multi towns
the Brasher-Winthrop FD seems to be funded by 4 different fire tax
rates - stockholm + brasher falls + brasher + winthrop (3 towns are
involved)
each Town has at least 1 fire tax rate
the city of ogdensburg - the only city in the county apparently - does
not have a separate tax for fire service
the towns with multiple fire tax rates usually have a separate tax
rate for each FD in their town
some fire taxes span multi towns
the Brasher-Winthrop FD seems to be funded by 4 different fire tax
rates - stockholm + brasher falls + brasher + winthrop (3 towns are
involved)
more info on nevada medevac plane crash
https://www.jems.com/news/ntsb-says-care-flight-plane-apparently-broke-apart-before-crash/
took 2 hours to find crash site in blizzard
former flight nurse heard the crash - was worried about her own house
- maybe after she was worried about the flight crew - because she
should have realized that the only plane flying in a blizzard would be
a medevac plane - maybe / hopefully the only plane flying in a
blizzard - whatever - too late now
======================
More than half a million medical patients use air ambulance services
each month in the U.S., according to the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners' website.
say what? 500,000 ? nah that cant be right
wait - 1000 helicopters - 1 call per day - that is 30,000 transports
per month - 360,000 per year - maybe 500,00 is correct for each year
took 2 hours to find crash site in blizzard
former flight nurse heard the crash - was worried about her own house
- maybe after she was worried about the flight crew - because she
should have realized that the only plane flying in a blizzard would be
a medevac plane - maybe / hopefully the only plane flying in a
blizzard - whatever - too late now
======================
More than half a million medical patients use air ambulance services
each month in the U.S., according to the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners' website.
say what? 500,000 ? nah that cant be right
wait - 1000 helicopters - 1 call per day - that is 30,000 transports
per month - 360,000 per year - maybe 500,00 is correct for each year
close call at logan airport
https://www.wcvb.com/article/faa-investigating-close-call-between-jetblue-learjet-boston-logan-airport/43122379
have been several close calls like this at usa airports recently
have been several close calls like this at usa airports recently
nys fuel delivery schedule 2020
https://online.ogs.ny.gov/purchase/spg/pdfdocs/0550023091DeliverySchedule.pdf
includes addresses for DEC DOT and state police and prisons etc
includes addresses for DEC DOT and state police and prisons etc
good lord - the EPA is crazy
https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-withdraws-proposed-rule-general-principles-food-standards-modernization
since 2005 they have not been able to come up with a working rule for
food safety?
strongly indicates that we dont need a rule
just letting the lawyers sue the hell out of anyone that produces bad
products seems to be working
what does this say about fire laws and EMS laws?
since 2005 they have not been able to come up with a working rule for
food safety?
strongly indicates that we dont need a rule
just letting the lawyers sue the hell out of anyone that produces bad
products seems to be working
what does this say about fire laws and EMS laws?
putting the foam to work
https://twitter.com/TheSecretFF999/status/1630245584983687176
read entire thread for backstory
the trick is to gently put foam on top without splashing burning fuel
all over the place - we guess
read entire thread for backstory
the trick is to gently put foam on top without splashing burning fuel
all over the place - we guess
4 pictures of shanghai china fd rescue truck
https://web.archive.org/web/20230228143252/https://twitter.com/Emergency_SH/status/1630411081926717440
whats with those antennas?
shanghai china fire department
1 metal rod antenna is 2 feet high - has spiral in middle - plus a 90
bend above the spiral - is that a satellite antenna?
whats with those antennas?
shanghai china fire department
1 metal rod antenna is 2 feet high - has spiral in middle - plus a 90
bend above the spiral - is that a satellite antenna?
Monday, February 27, 2023
FOX is getting wacked hard on Twitter
https://web.archive.org/web/20230228030623/https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1630347664532307971
standby for Elong to pull the plug on Twitter
standby for Elong to pull the plug on Twitter
fort drum medevac uses a blackhawk?
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid022UBYNLtVBqx3yMCNpxLYnsQJ8dquYFqJPquYmD5vDHNds5erngHcu5oZTbYQJrUpl&id=136016166412624&__tn
anyone know the real deal? we thought a private medevac helo was based
at fort drum on contract
anyone know the real deal? we thought a private medevac helo was based
at fort drum on contract
star lake ny used arpa $ for junior FFs
Star Lake Fire Dept.
October 13, 2022 ·
We would like to give a shout out and a huge THANK YOU to the Town of
Fine board for them allocating $28000 of ARPA funds to the Clifton
Fine Junior Firefighter Program. Their assistance goes to show they
understand the need to obtain additional volunteers in emergency
services and their willingness to partner with our local fire
departments as we invest in the future of our youth.
This is a newly started program which will actually be presented to
the students tomorrow at school as part of the annual fire prevention
visit. The funds will be used to acquire safety gear for the youths
that will easily identify them as a member of the Junior program.
Thank you again for your continued support!
October 13, 2022 ·
We would like to give a shout out and a huge THANK YOU to the Town of
Fine board for them allocating $28000 of ARPA funds to the Clifton
Fine Junior Firefighter Program. Their assistance goes to show they
understand the need to obtain additional volunteers in emergency
services and their willingness to partner with our local fire
departments as we invest in the future of our youth.
This is a newly started program which will actually be presented to
the students tomorrow at school as part of the annual fire prevention
visit. The funds will be used to acquire safety gear for the youths
that will easily identify them as a member of the Junior program.
Thank you again for your continued support!
St Lawrence County NY - EMS in crisis - 2021
https://stlawco.org/sites/default/files/EmergencyServices/BureauOfEMS/EMS%20Advisory%20Board%20Letter.pdf
ems calls went up 20% in 2021 - really?
cant get anyone to volunteer to ride the ambulances
lets check the news and see if anything has changed
this letter is still up on the Emerg Services webpage on the county website
ems calls went up 20% in 2021 - really?
cant get anyone to volunteer to ride the ambulances
lets check the news and see if anything has changed
this letter is still up on the Emerg Services webpage on the county website
yellow dot program in NY
https://stlawco.org/Departments/Sheriff/Programs
yellow dot on car indicates that medical information is in the glove box
yellow dot on car indicates that medical information is in the glove box
Piercefield NY - agreement with medevac
https://www.piercefield.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-23-10-Life-Flight.pdf
medevac serves 5 counties - uses state police helo
Piercefield NY contributes $1,000 to the program
medevac does not bill anyone
medevac serves 5 counties - uses state police helo
Piercefield NY contributes $1,000 to the program
medevac does not bill anyone
fire report with response times
https://www.cantonfd.org/news/379/House-Fire-On-USH-11
5 minutes to get engine on road and 5 minute travel time = 10 minute
overall response time
openness and honesty in the US fire service - bravo!
next part of the story - was the crew well trained? - was the
equipment well maintained? - were the correct tactics / procedures
used? - was everyone intelligent and brave? - was there a little bit
of good luck involved?
let me read the rest of the article and see if the bld was saved - YES
- the bld was saved - but was it a total loss? looks like some
significant structural damage - what does the insurance company and/or
building inspector have to say?
5 minutes to get engine on road and 5 minute travel time = 10 minute
overall response time
openness and honesty in the US fire service - bravo!
next part of the story - was the crew well trained? - was the
equipment well maintained? - were the correct tactics / procedures
used? - was everyone intelligent and brave? - was there a little bit
of good luck involved?
let me read the rest of the article and see if the bld was saved - YES
- the bld was saved - but was it a total loss? looks like some
significant structural damage - what does the insurance company and/or
building inspector have to say?
oshkosh arff on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/OshkoshARFF
many photos of recent deliveries
under belly nozzle - see feb 1 2023
many photos of recent deliveries
under belly nozzle - see feb 1 2023
holley mtn airpark clinton ark
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3389018058052162&set=p.3389018058052162&type=3
- crash 3
https://www.airnav.com/airport/2A2 - no arff index listed - perhaps
faa does not recognize the arff truck
- crash 3
https://www.airnav.com/airport/2A2 - no arff index listed - perhaps
faa does not recognize the arff truck
adirondack airport has arff truck
https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2022/05/below-the-clouds-at-adirondack-regional-airport.html
underbelly nozzle?
never seen that before
underbelly nozzle?
never seen that before
urbana ohio area - tornadoes or something - now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC7EeWKOkKA
313pm est
north and west of Old Town
and other areas - multi vortices per radar
313pm est
north and west of Old Town
and other areas - multi vortices per radar
1/6 video - from the scene
https://twitter.com/FordFischer/status/1630223613465903105
possibly is also available on YouTube - unknown for how long
maybe will be saved elsewhere
close up video of initial window breaking at the US Capitol
possibly is also available on YouTube - unknown for how long
maybe will be saved elsewhere
close up video of initial window breaking at the US Capitol
Amazon expanding same-day delivery service
very very interesting
https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-expanding-same-day-delivery-service/643629/
wait till they figure out that they can guarantee 1.5 hour delivery
with the same infrastructure
its easy - just switch from 4 hour loads to 1 hour loads - but they
will need to build up volume and take over deliveries for walmart and
target and sears and such - maybe do food deliveries also
https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-expanding-same-day-delivery-service/643629/
wait till they figure out that they can guarantee 1.5 hour delivery
with the same infrastructure
its easy - just switch from 4 hour loads to 1 hour loads - but they
will need to build up volume and take over deliveries for walmart and
target and sears and such - maybe do food deliveries also
kcbs in san fran
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Jackson NH FD has a heliport
https://www.airnav.com/airport/63NH
probably for medevacing out injured skiers
gonna bet there is no sign by the roadway for this heliport lol
no radio channel listed
probably for medevacing out injured skiers
gonna bet there is no sign by the roadway for this heliport lol
no radio channel listed
Devens Mass getting a new public safety HQ for $11M
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-22-1209-RE01-RED01-84323&external=true&parentUrl=close
note - this is not a town or city or military base - this is a
economic development zone operated by "Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency" - we took that name directly out of the RFP above
so the FD name should be Radio Free Devens FD or MDFA EDZ Devens FD
not sure how common this is across the USA - Otis AFB on Cape Cod now
has a state FD - Loring AFB in Maine has a local FD substation iirc -
not sure whats up at Brunswick NAS in Maine - South Weymouth NAS is
still vacant land afaik - some other closed military bases across the
USA have active fire stations - not exactly sure who operates them -
it would be whoever the military turned the land over to - but that
might vary from location to location - iirc Plattsburgh AFB in NY is
now protected by a County FD - yup - clinton county ny owns and
operates Plattsburgh Int Airport - https://www.airnav.com/airport/KPBG
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KSEM - craig field - selma al - now
operated by CRAIG FLD ARPT & IND AUTH
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KFMH - interesting - old otis afb on
cape cod is owned by coast guard - maybe - lol
south weymouth naval air sta near boston is no longer listed at airnav
- runways might be torn up
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KBXM - former brunswick nas in maine is
now owned and managed by the MIDCOAST RGNL REDEVELOPMENT AUTH - maybe
they pay for a brunswick fd sub station - maybe not - no arff index
listed for the field
https://www.airnav.com/airport/ME16 - fomrer Loring AFB is now owned
and managed by the LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - no arff index is
listed - maybe limestone fd has a sub sta there
note - this is not a town or city or military base - this is a
economic development zone operated by "Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency" - we took that name directly out of the RFP above
so the FD name should be Radio Free Devens FD or MDFA EDZ Devens FD
not sure how common this is across the USA - Otis AFB on Cape Cod now
has a state FD - Loring AFB in Maine has a local FD substation iirc -
not sure whats up at Brunswick NAS in Maine - South Weymouth NAS is
still vacant land afaik - some other closed military bases across the
USA have active fire stations - not exactly sure who operates them -
it would be whoever the military turned the land over to - but that
might vary from location to location - iirc Plattsburgh AFB in NY is
now protected by a County FD - yup - clinton county ny owns and
operates Plattsburgh Int Airport - https://www.airnav.com/airport/KPBG
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KSEM - craig field - selma al - now
operated by CRAIG FLD ARPT & IND AUTH
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KFMH - interesting - old otis afb on
cape cod is owned by coast guard - maybe - lol
south weymouth naval air sta near boston is no longer listed at airnav
- runways might be torn up
https://www.airnav.com/airport/KBXM - former brunswick nas in maine is
now owned and managed by the MIDCOAST RGNL REDEVELOPMENT AUTH - maybe
they pay for a brunswick fd sub station - maybe not - no arff index
listed for the field
https://www.airnav.com/airport/ME16 - fomrer Loring AFB is now owned
and managed by the LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - no arff index is
listed - maybe limestone fd has a sub sta there
ashland mass to spend $8M on at grade RR crossing
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-23-1003-EOAS-EOAS-84940&external=true&parentUrl=close
federal pork rolls into town
for $8M everyone in ashland could have a golden toilet
lets come back in a few years and see where the $8M went
federal pork rolls into town
for $8M everyone in ashland could have a golden toilet
lets come back in a few years and see where the $8M went
Westwood Mass seeks radio consultant
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-22-1450-TOW00-TOW00-82747&external=true&parentUrl=close
no details
Jan 2023
a good study would explain / recommend the best system that can be
installed for the least money
no details
Jan 2023
a good study would explain / recommend the best system that can be
installed for the least money
rfp for tac satc
BD-23-1013-RFS00-COMMO-82348PO 191C - MCST TacStac - 2ndNila
LyubchikPO 191C - MCST TacStac - 2nd01/04/2023 11:00:00LISTAward in
Process
they are refusing to show me the rfp whoever they are - maybe it just
me - can you see this item? -
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-23-1013-RFS00-COMMO-82348&external=true&parentUrl=close
Massachusetts
iirc a tac stac is a connecticut thing - they patch ucall to vcall to
icall etc via a MO3
LyubchikPO 191C - MCST TacStac - 2nd01/04/2023 11:00:00LISTAward in
Process
they are refusing to show me the rfp whoever they are - maybe it just
me - can you see this item? -
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-23-1013-RFS00-COMMO-82348&external=true&parentUrl=close
Massachusetts
iirc a tac stac is a connecticut thing - they patch ucall to vcall to
icall etc via a MO3
charlton mass wants P25 VHF radio system
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-23-1508-TOH01-377AI-80043&external=true&parentUrl=close
they seek better portable coverage
kinda like saying - gonna wear a blue shirt so I can run faster - lol
from Nov 2022 - no rfp attached
they seek better portable coverage
kinda like saying - gonna wear a blue shirt so I can run faster - lol
from Nov 2022 - no rfp attached
Mass DFS seeks heavy equipment services
https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-23-1021-DFS-DFS01-84915&external=true&parentUrl=close
click on the first attachment to see the 18 page document
basically they just want to have 6 companies on standby in case they
need to move heavy props or jersey barriers at the 3 fire academys
we thought this might be related to usar but it aint
click on the first attachment to see the 18 page document
basically they just want to have 6 companies on standby in case they
need to move heavy props or jersey barriers at the 3 fire academys
we thought this might be related to usar but it aint
mass wants interop bridge
1044 - Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Feb 24, 2023 3:00
PM FY23 NSRC Interoperability Bridge BD-23-1044-EPS90- 1044E-84676 102
clicking on link leads to error page
we will try to dig up more info
PM FY23 NSRC Interoperability Bridge BD-23-1044-EPS90- 1044E-84676 102
clicking on link leads to error page
we will try to dig up more info
mass dfs seeks usar hazmat gear
New Bids Available as of Monday, February 27, 2023
Org ID/Organization Bid Opening Date/Time Short Description Bid Number
1013 - Emergency Management Agency Feb 27, 2023 12:00 PM PO 251D
Chloeta Fire LLC - NIMS Class March 2023 BD-23-1013-PPN00-
TRAIN-84494
1025 - Department of Correction Feb 27, 2023 12:00 PM request for
Quote translation BD-23-1025-DOCFSFISCM-84838
1021 - Department of Fire Services Feb 27, 2023 2:30 PM DFSKR-Bid
Request Hazmat USAR Gear BD-23-1021-DFS-DFS01- 84931 (clicking on
link gets error message)
1030 - Department of Transportation Feb 27, 2023 4:00 PM DOT Surge
Suppressor Power Strip (ITC73) BD-23-1030-0P100- 0P110-84837
1020 - Department of Conservation and Recreation Mar 1, 2023 9:00 AM
Overhead Doors - WBNR
Org ID/Organization Bid Opening Date/Time Short Description Bid Number
1013 - Emergency Management Agency Feb 27, 2023 12:00 PM PO 251D
Chloeta Fire LLC - NIMS Class March 2023 BD-23-1013-PPN00-
TRAIN-84494
1025 - Department of Correction Feb 27, 2023 12:00 PM request for
Quote translation BD-23-1025-DOCFSFISCM-84838
1021 - Department of Fire Services Feb 27, 2023 2:30 PM DFSKR-Bid
Request Hazmat USAR Gear BD-23-1021-DFS-DFS01- 84931 (clicking on
link gets error message)
1030 - Department of Transportation Feb 27, 2023 4:00 PM DOT Surge
Suppressor Power Strip (ITC73) BD-23-1030-0P100- 0P110-84837
1020 - Department of Conservation and Recreation Mar 1, 2023 9:00 AM
Overhead Doors - WBNR
2011 Oregon red book - first save at wayback machine
https://web.archive.org/web/20230227161310/https://ofdda.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/2011-redbook.pdf
detailed info on FDs in Oregon
188 pages
might not list every fire station but it does list the number of
stations, vehicles, and staff per FD
detailed info on FDs in Oregon
188 pages
might not list every fire station but it does list the number of
stations, vehicles, and staff per FD
2020 CWPP for Lane County Oregon
https://web.archive.org/web/20230227152708/https://cdn5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Lane%20County%20CWPP%20-Final.pdf
this is the first save to the wayback machine - 165 pages - no
specifics on fire agencies
they have the typical fire service scheme - usfs does wildfire control
on national forests and blm land - oregon department of forestry does
wildfire control on rural private lands and state owned lands - local
FDs cover their local areas (which is typically the lowlands in the
valleys)
no one has responsibility for fighting building fires in the rural /
wilderness areas - but there are very few blds there
not sure who has responsibility for auto crashes way out in the woods
- maybe the closest FD is morally responsible to respond
note - the Lane County Fire Defense Board is actually the Lane County
Fire Mutual Aid Plan - this apparently is an Oregon thing - maybe
every county in Oregon has a "Fire defense Board" and it is actually a
"Fire Mutual Aid Plan" - these plans are apparently tied together at
the State level by the State Conflagration Act (which - again - is a
fire mutual aid plan)
this is the first save to the wayback machine - 165 pages - no
specifics on fire agencies
they have the typical fire service scheme - usfs does wildfire control
on national forests and blm land - oregon department of forestry does
wildfire control on rural private lands and state owned lands - local
FDs cover their local areas (which is typically the lowlands in the
valleys)
no one has responsibility for fighting building fires in the rural /
wilderness areas - but there are very few blds there
not sure who has responsibility for auto crashes way out in the woods
- maybe the closest FD is morally responsible to respond
note - the Lane County Fire Defense Board is actually the Lane County
Fire Mutual Aid Plan - this apparently is an Oregon thing - maybe
every county in Oregon has a "Fire defense Board" and it is actually a
"Fire Mutual Aid Plan" - these plans are apparently tied together at
the State level by the State Conflagration Act (which - again - is a
fire mutual aid plan)
lane county oregon wildfire info
https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/http://nebula.wsimg.com/7701355e6ca4bddb18ce05c82ee3ea53?AccessKeyId=C87CEF1F94A806625163&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
from 2018 - 57 pages - per first page this is the Eugene / Springfield
Fire - Urban Interface Fire Plan - it is actually an overview of their
fire problem and a report on some mitigation measures that have been
implemented (fuel thinning) - plus there is info about the 2017 fires
and the Oregon fire conflagration act plus they sent 2 strike teams to
California (once to Santa Rosa area and once to Ventura County area)
there are no specifics listed here about any FD - no list of stations
nor staffing nor rigs
from 2018 - 57 pages - per first page this is the Eugene / Springfield
Fire - Urban Interface Fire Plan - it is actually an overview of their
fire problem and a report on some mitigation measures that have been
implemented (fuel thinning) - plus there is info about the 2017 fires
and the Oregon fire conflagration act plus they sent 2 strike teams to
California (once to Santa Rosa area and once to Ventura County area)
there are no specifics listed here about any FD - no list of stations
nor staffing nor rigs
Sunday, February 26, 2023
jakarta fd - live fire expo
https://www.youtube.com/live/yVjxeM4eQ2A?feature=share
jakarta live fire expo - no sound
930 pm est - doing a 1 company drill
maybe at their fire academy
jakarta live fire expo - no sound
930 pm est - doing a 1 company drill
maybe at their fire academy
summer ops for somserst ky medevac helo
https://www.facebook.com/PHISOMKY/posts/pfbid035qfdFRghrfz6kGvwwEoKenmhKU1ioarPWTvvnj5g9ncDLahJqNnVAMzLM19v9ZxRl?__cft__[0]=AZXmA_08UiMRSmFmHG0EozByj1mgQNdliKKqlyRPZ8-YPuZsb7njPbR4bhbaKT9qr5LR7HgXoNwHMGM6D7M6047WYiJKfjXFOMH-3Ne2cQElyfsSVAQKq1ad5h9inc2GKXLweMvrI8c_ylkn-y9FLgUMrfvgDnXlBbkHLBpuHRs1vXDQS-Az8c_wIfJ0ubpy4J0pfdGNpjBJjIJNTuHRK_cl&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
big a/c unit is connected to helo as it waits for calls on the hot
tarmac at the airport
big a/c unit is connected to helo as it waits for calls on the hot
tarmac at the airport
re gloucester mass fire feed - update
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=1287122
- KNCN367 - 45.10 HT + MO3 - 151.43 M - 154.16 R - 154.385 BM - 154.83
HT - 159.09 M - 453.175 R - 453.9875 HT - 458.9875 HT
we were told today that the new scanner feed monitors 45.10 because
that is the channel that the MO3 in the FD command car uses to send
the audio from county red (153.83 + 487.3875) back to the gloucester
dispatcher
bottom line - the command car can patch 153.83 to 487.3875 and vice
versa - and it can also relay that traffic via 45.10 to the gloucester
dispatcher (who has a receiver on 45.10)
iirc 151.43 is / was the input to 154.16 R - not sure what 154.83 and
159.09 are / were used for
- KNCN367 - 45.10 HT + MO3 - 151.43 M - 154.16 R - 154.385 BM - 154.83
HT - 159.09 M - 453.175 R - 453.9875 HT - 458.9875 HT
we were told today that the new scanner feed monitors 45.10 because
that is the channel that the MO3 in the FD command car uses to send
the audio from county red (153.83 + 487.3875) back to the gloucester
dispatcher
bottom line - the command car can patch 153.83 to 487.3875 and vice
versa - and it can also relay that traffic via 45.10 to the gloucester
dispatcher (who has a receiver on 45.10)
iirc 151.43 is / was the input to 154.16 R - not sure what 154.83 and
159.09 are / were used for
greer county oklahoma take cover
tornado or derecho or something going on
per ryan hall yall on yt
ryans main computer blew up today - he lost some capabilities
per ryan hall yall on yt
ryans main computer blew up today - he lost some capabilities
british death data is garbage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSL1fRRhJX0
lol - uk stopped publishing covid death data for 8 months - and when
they restarted the results were very sloppy, based on different census
data, and as deficient as the previous data
the govt even agreed that the previous data was deficient
bottom line - the covid excess death info from the UK govt is nearly useless
perhaps with 20/20 hindsight - covid would have been handled this way
- spike in excess deaths seen - ground glass xrays seen of lungs -
vitamin D pushed to public - health care facilities go into full
lockdowns - 15 million deaths avoided
lol - uk stopped publishing covid death data for 8 months - and when
they restarted the results were very sloppy, based on different census
data, and as deficient as the previous data
the govt even agreed that the previous data was deficient
bottom line - the covid excess death info from the UK govt is nearly useless
perhaps with 20/20 hindsight - covid would have been handled this way
- spike in excess deaths seen - ground glass xrays seen of lungs -
vitamin D pushed to public - health care facilities go into full
lockdowns - 15 million deaths avoided
covid has caused 17.2 million deaths
https://youtu.be/tO0ClPQ8asg?t=608 - tape is cued up to the right spot
completely preventable per Dr C
pretty sure he is referring to Vitamin D - maybe ivermectin also
the basic premise of this particular video seems to be that if you
survive an initial bout of covid - then your immune system will
protect you as well as any vaccine will - but that logic seems to be
shaky
completely preventable per Dr C
pretty sure he is referring to Vitamin D - maybe ivermectin also
the basic premise of this particular video seems to be that if you
survive an initial bout of covid - then your immune system will
protect you as well as any vaccine will - but that logic seems to be
shaky
info on the nevada medevac plane crash
https://youtu.be/WDwognXbUPE
fixed wing medevac plane flew to 19,000 feet and then did a very deep
spiral into the ground - just 1 pilot on board - at night - in icing
conditions
many comments below the video - questions about condition of patient +
costs + IFR proficiency vs rating + aircraft factors etc
many questions - few answers now
fixed wing medevac plane flew to 19,000 feet and then did a very deep
spiral into the ground - just 1 pilot on board - at night - in icing
conditions
many comments below the video - questions about condition of patient +
costs + IFR proficiency vs rating + aircraft factors etc
many questions - few answers now
girl arrested in NJ
https://youtu.be/FwhVpZwrCS0
per the comments - DK daughter critically injures pedestrian - parents
dont give a rats ass about the victim - rich white folks apparently -
from oct 2022 in evesham NJ
police body cam footage
openness of a sort
per the comments - DK daughter critically injures pedestrian - parents
dont give a rats ass about the victim - rich white folks apparently -
from oct 2022 in evesham NJ
police body cam footage
openness of a sort
new license in NH - NH Group LLC
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=4729315
uhf repeaters at gaming facilities - 5 repeaters in 5 counties
??????
uhf repeaters at gaming facilities - 5 repeaters in 5 counties
??????
Hillsborough County NH Sheriff - new radio license
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=4728093
repeaters on Pack Monadnock + Uncanoonuc + Tower Hill in Manchester NH
- 2 mtns and a hill apparently
155.8725 R with 153.8825 in
if that is a synchronized simulcast system - that should give them
good coverage countywide - which is probably exactly what they want
repeaters on Pack Monadnock + Uncanoonuc + Tower Hill in Manchester NH
- 2 mtns and a hill apparently
155.8725 R with 153.8825 in
if that is a synchronized simulcast system - that should give them
good coverage countywide - which is probably exactly what they want
upper valley wilderness response team - hanover nh
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=4728081
licensed for 25 mobiles at 25 watts each on 154.5275 - statewide in NH and VT
MOI actually - itinerant mobiles - maybe that means they cannot claim
primary status on that channel
licensed for 25 mobiles at 25 watts each on 154.5275 - statewide in NH and VT
MOI actually - itinerant mobiles - maybe that means they cannot claim
primary status on that channel
Vitamin D and the immune system
https://youtu.be/iizINFzZW20
15 minutes - very easy to understand
the immune system is very complicated
she has at least 1 other video about - immune system vs cancer
15 minutes - very easy to understand
the immune system is very complicated
she has at least 1 other video about - immune system vs cancer
jacksonville fl fd loses a home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK-t4xKW5-Y
per the fd in the comments - "if you listen to the audio, the crews
inside had a plan...but then they encountered a bed ridden occupant
that took priority...then on top of that, the second resident refused
to get out...this is what manpower had to deal with prior to being
able to get to the seat of the fire."
so they had a plan - but the plan fell apart when they found victims -
is that what you said?
per the fd in the comments - "if you listen to the audio, the crews
inside had a plan...but then they encountered a bed ridden occupant
that took priority...then on top of that, the second resident refused
to get out...this is what manpower had to deal with prior to being
able to get to the seat of the fire."
so they had a plan - but the plan fell apart when they found victims -
is that what you said?
Lancaster County PA - 33.90 still active
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/lancaster-fire-departments.448288/
2 people said that 33.90 was not used
2 people said that 33.90 was not used
CT - Norwalk police departments gives nearly $500,000 from communications upgrade surplus to the fire department
https://www.police1.com/budget/articles/conn-pd-gives-excess-funds-to-fire-department-for-new-fire-engines-UyhN8S1TtoHHjvkg/
1000% BS smoke and mirrors - guaranteed!
all of the money comes from the tax payers
1000% BS smoke and mirrors - guaranteed!
all of the money comes from the tax payers
halloween candles recalled
Over 1 million Halloween-themed candles sold at Walmart are recalled
due to glass breaking
due to glass breaking
update on NSW radio systems - australia
NSW police are not operating in the PSN (GRN) allocation. They are
still operating ENCRYPTED (hate that word) in the 467.900MHz to
469.400MHz in 12.5 KHz spacing. They are not trunking but single
channel P25 I or APCO-25. Also NSW doesn't call their government PSN
networks GRN or Government Radio Network anymore, they call it PSN or
as we all know Public Safety Network. The Government PSN is P25II
trunking in the 406-423Mhz or there abouts. Our other PSN services are
not ENCRYPTED (yet) and if or when they do it's going to be a sad day.
jan 2023
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/tasmania-police-openmhz.452843/#post-3786672
keywords - openness - live scanner audio
still operating ENCRYPTED (hate that word) in the 467.900MHz to
469.400MHz in 12.5 KHz spacing. They are not trunking but single
channel P25 I or APCO-25. Also NSW doesn't call their government PSN
networks GRN or Government Radio Network anymore, they call it PSN or
as we all know Public Safety Network. The Government PSN is P25II
trunking in the 406-423Mhz or there abouts. Our other PSN services are
not ENCRYPTED (yet) and if or when they do it's going to be a sad day.
jan 2023
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/tasmania-police-openmhz.452843/#post-3786672
keywords - openness - live scanner audio
Gloucester Mass FD - new scanner feed
https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/39896
" This feed is a link to a mobile repeater in the Gloucester Command
Car and will rebroadcast Fireground Traffic (Essex Red Channel) "
===============
not really sure what the set up is here
Essex Red is 153.83 and 487.3875 - apparently also called VHF 14 and UHF 14
dispatcher nets are 460.1375 R and 154.07 R / 158.73 in
151.46 was licensed as base and mobile channel in 8/2022
the mobile repeater in the Gloucester Command Car might be tying
153.83 and 487.3875 together - or it might be tying 153.83 and/or
487.3875 back to some dispatcher or dispatchers - or it might be doing
both or all of these things
" This feed is a link to a mobile repeater in the Gloucester Command
Car and will rebroadcast Fireground Traffic (Essex Red Channel) "
===============
not really sure what the set up is here
Essex Red is 153.83 and 487.3875 - apparently also called VHF 14 and UHF 14
dispatcher nets are 460.1375 R and 154.07 R / 158.73 in
151.46 was licensed as base and mobile channel in 8/2022
the mobile repeater in the Gloucester Command Car might be tying
153.83 and 487.3875 together - or it might be tying 153.83 and/or
487.3875 back to some dispatcher or dispatchers - or it might be doing
both or all of these things
Saturday, February 25, 2023
uvalde needed far more parents at the scene - not less
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/a-coalition-of-chicago-based-media-organizations-joins-together-in-regards-to-cpds-encryption.451333/page-4#post-3808502
openness - live scanner audio
fire buffs have been listening to boston fd radio comms since the
1920s - https://archive.org/details/ma-boston-1929-fire-buffs-had-radios-...-boxes-buzzed/page/n1/mode/2up
openness - live scanner audio
fire buffs have been listening to boston fd radio comms since the
1920s - https://archive.org/details/ma-boston-1929-fire-buffs-had-radios-...-boxes-buzzed/page/n1/mode/2up
Feb 13 Niagara Falls rescue mission
City of Niagara Falls
Niagara County
Recovery Mission: On Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m., Forest Ranger Cordell was
contacted by New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation for a hoist mission
in Niagara Falls. A 34-year-old and her five-year-old son, both from
Illinois, fell into the gorge. While flying to the scene, Ranger
Cordell found out the child was rescued by ground personnel and taken
to the hospital, but the mother was deceased. Ranger Cordell and NYSP
conducted a successful hoist mission and turned the body over to
medical officials. Resources were clear at 4:15 p.m.
Niagara County
Recovery Mission: On Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m., Forest Ranger Cordell was
contacted by New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation for a hoist mission
in Niagara Falls. A 34-year-old and her five-year-old son, both from
Illinois, fell into the gorge. While flying to the scene, Ranger
Cordell found out the child was rescued by ground personnel and taken
to the hospital, but the mother was deceased. Ranger Cordell and NYSP
conducted a successful hoist mission and turned the body over to
medical officials. Resources were clear at 4:15 p.m.
weird tweet from dc pd
DC Police Department
@DCPoliceDept
·
9m
Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1431 hours in the 4400 block of
Quarles Street NE. No Lookout DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 Have info?
Call (202)-727-9099/text50411
@DCPoliceDept
·
9m
Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1431 hours in the 4400 block of
Quarles Street NE. No Lookout DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 Have info?
Call (202)-727-9099/text50411
2020 annual report - adirondack park authority
https://apa.ny.gov/Documents/Reports/2020APAAnnualReport.pdf - 47
pages - the word 'fire' does not appear anywhere in this document
they are just planners apparently - and zoning code enforcers - pretty
much - a staff of about 30 people
==========================
Telecommunication Projects 2020 was another busy year for
telecommunications projects in the Adirondack Park. The Agency issued
39 telecommunication permits consisting of seven Major Project
permits, nine General Permits, and 23 amendments (all as General
Permits). One of the Major Project permits authorized two towers (AT&T
and T-Mobile) in the Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County. In 2020, 10
new towers were authorized. Of those 10 new towers, two were next to
existing towers (i.e., horizontal co-locations authorized by General
Permit) and eight were raw land sites. Of those 10 new towers, six
were unconcealed towers and four were concealed as simulated trees. Of
those 10 new towers, seven involved AT&T, two involved T-Mobile, and
one involved Verizon Wireless. The 10 towers were authorized in the
following towns: Duane, Elizabethtown (2), Horicon, Lewis (2), Long
Lake (2), Newcomb, and Webb. The 30 General Permits and amendments
issued in 2020 were for antenna replacements and co-locations on
existing towers, buildings, and a water tank.
P2020-197, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) – Virginia Yamrick
presented a project involving the installation of a new
self-supporting 150-foot-tall monopole telecommunications tower within
a 36-foot by 60-foot leased area adjacent to the existing Town of
Newcomb water storage tank, Essex County. The Board unanimously
approved the project. (July 2020)
P2018-211, Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC; New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC; TMobile Northeast, LLC – Virginia Yamrick presented a project
involving the installation of two self-supporting monopole towers, one
concealed as an 85-foot and the other as a 90- foot-tall simulated
tree, with each tower supporting on single array of cellular panel
antennas at an 83-foot and an 88-foot centerline height in the Town of
Long Lake, Hamilton County. The Board unanimously approved the
project. (February 2020)
pages - the word 'fire' does not appear anywhere in this document
they are just planners apparently - and zoning code enforcers - pretty
much - a staff of about 30 people
==========================
Telecommunication Projects 2020 was another busy year for
telecommunications projects in the Adirondack Park. The Agency issued
39 telecommunication permits consisting of seven Major Project
permits, nine General Permits, and 23 amendments (all as General
Permits). One of the Major Project permits authorized two towers (AT&T
and T-Mobile) in the Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County. In 2020, 10
new towers were authorized. Of those 10 new towers, two were next to
existing towers (i.e., horizontal co-locations authorized by General
Permit) and eight were raw land sites. Of those 10 new towers, six
were unconcealed towers and four were concealed as simulated trees. Of
those 10 new towers, seven involved AT&T, two involved T-Mobile, and
one involved Verizon Wireless. The 10 towers were authorized in the
following towns: Duane, Elizabethtown (2), Horicon, Lewis (2), Long
Lake (2), Newcomb, and Webb. The 30 General Permits and amendments
issued in 2020 were for antenna replacements and co-locations on
existing towers, buildings, and a water tank.
P2020-197, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) – Virginia Yamrick
presented a project involving the installation of a new
self-supporting 150-foot-tall monopole telecommunications tower within
a 36-foot by 60-foot leased area adjacent to the existing Town of
Newcomb water storage tank, Essex County. The Board unanimously
approved the project. (July 2020)
P2018-211, Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC; New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC; TMobile Northeast, LLC – Virginia Yamrick presented a project
involving the installation of two self-supporting monopole towers, one
concealed as an 85-foot and the other as a 90- foot-tall simulated
tree, with each tower supporting on single array of cellular panel
antennas at an 83-foot and an 88-foot centerline height in the Town of
Long Lake, Hamilton County. The Board unanimously approved the
project. (February 2020)
an angel appears
https://youtube.com/shorts/q_fRcJY6K7Q?feature=share
yt has some great stuff
real life in the big city
someone that knows him and cares about him
yt has some great stuff
real life in the big city
someone that knows him and cares about him
? 2021 ? list of sc fire stations
https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/scfirestations.pdf
pdf info says it is a 2017 2018 item - URL says 2021 - top of document says 2017
south carolina - you so funny
4 or 5 usfs stations are listed
dont see any state forest fire stations listed
pdf info says it is a 2017 2018 item - URL says 2021 - top of document says 2017
south carolina - you so funny
4 or 5 usfs stations are listed
dont see any state forest fire stations listed
SC State Forestry has 3 dispatch centers
https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/fire-resources/fire-suppression/
they have an unknown number of staff, dozers, engines, and aircraft
at bottom of page - list of all fire stations in south carolina
are state forest fire stations listed? lets check
they have an unknown number of staff, dozers, engines, and aircraft
at bottom of page - list of all fire stations in south carolina
are state forest fire stations listed? lets check
SC Special Purpose Districts Directory 2020
https://sos.sc.gov/sites/sos/files/Documents/Mail%20In%20Service/Municipalities/2020%20Special%20Purpose%20Directory9.2021.pdf
approx 230 hits for 'fire'
each listing shows square miles covered and contact person / fire
chief etc - also year formed
approx 230 hits for 'fire'
each listing shows square miles covered and contact person / fire
chief etc - also year formed
leaning hydrant spartanburg sc
https://goo.gl/maps/jPz33AhZ4BQFp3Ve6
houston we have a problem
outside the city - state forestry station is out around here somewhere
- maybe - trying to find it
houston we have a problem
outside the city - state forestry station is out around here somewhere
- maybe - trying to find it
chenango county NY seeks UHF TRS
https://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-notices/documents/EMS%20Radio%20System%20RFP/Radio_System_RFP_-_Final.pdf
P25 Phase 2
129 pages - 2023
sadly - dont think you will see this sentence anywhere in the RFP -
Radios must work while user is prone
P25 Phase 2
129 pages - 2023
sadly - dont think you will see this sentence anywhere in the RFP -
Radios must work while user is prone
Basic Electronics for Beginners in 15 Steps
https://youtu.be/a9VxTE3-bbA
13 minutes
explains the basic components - resistor, capacitor, transistor, etc
this is pretty easy to grasp even for a non technical person
note
voltage is like pressure in a hose line
amperage is like gpm in a hoseline
resistance is like friction loss in a hose line
13 minutes
explains the basic components - resistor, capacitor, transistor, etc
this is pretty easy to grasp even for a non technical person
note
voltage is like pressure in a hose line
amperage is like gpm in a hoseline
resistance is like friction loss in a hose line
perth fire trucks in action
https://youtu.be/fjKPvXVdnYM
city engines and rural engines and utes and hazmat and snorkel and cmd
post and task forces
australia - new australia - old australia - west australia - western
australia - all of that
city engines and rural engines and utes and hazmat and snorkel and cmd
post and task forces
australia - new australia - old australia - west australia - western
australia - all of that
1975 WLF - fire truck of the future
https://www.facebook.com/windsor.firedept/photos/pb.100068291630025.-2207520000./298923673646005/?type=3
jet powered?
was in Popular Science or Popular Mechanics article about FDs iirc
jet powered?
was in Popular Science or Popular Mechanics article about FDs iirc
former NY vol ?killed? young boy
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=547188874108150&set=a.471724331654605
in broome county ny - Jan 2023
unknown on the details - ???
in broome county ny - Jan 2023
unknown on the details - ???
Friday, February 24, 2023
real property - article at wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_property
land ownership - parcels - deeds - leases - etc
includes map of meridians / base lines in western usa
land ownership - parcels - deeds - leases - etc
includes map of meridians / base lines in western usa
how good is your fire department?
apparently in north carolina your fire department is bad - very bad
================================
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set April 17,
2023, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau's
proposed 42.6% dwelling insurance rate increase.
The filing covers insurance for fire and extended coverage at varying
rates around the state.
https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2022/10/07/insurance-commissioner-calls-hearing-proposed-dwelling-insurance-rate-increase
=================================
rich people dont have fires - so guess what?
================================
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set April 17,
2023, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau's
proposed 42.6% dwelling insurance rate increase.
The filing covers insurance for fire and extended coverage at varying
rates around the state.
https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2022/10/07/insurance-commissioner-calls-hearing-proposed-dwelling-insurance-rate-increase
=================================
rich people dont have fires - so guess what?
Calif - Senator Becker re-introduces law enforcement radio encryption bill (SB 719)
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/senator-becker-re-introduces-law-enforcement-radio-encryption-bill-sb-719.454604/
have never donated a dime to any politician - might have to change
openness - live scanner audio
have never donated a dime to any politician - might have to change
openness - live scanner audio
Beverly Supper Club Fire - 1 hour presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejULGVwDh0
by local history society
starts 7 minutes in
YT has at least 1 other video on the subject posted 1 year ago
by local history society
starts 7 minutes in
YT has at least 1 other video on the subject posted 1 year ago
child found safe after florida search
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w29ohoS9ao
1.5 hours ago - around 11 am est - sheriff made the announcement live
on this news feed
1.5 hours ago - around 11 am est - sheriff made the announcement live
on this news feed
weird franklin county ny listing
East Chateaugay Lake Fire owns parcel here
seems to be vacant in sat view
5399 NY-374, Chateaugay, NY 12920
146.2-3-26 print key
seems to be vacant in sat view
5399 NY-374, Chateaugay, NY 12920
146.2-3-26 print key
chain reaction crash in Massachusetts
https://www.wcvb.com/article/injuries-reported-cars-stacked-between-tractor-trailers-after-mass-pike-crash-in-brimfield/43058423
the white car was left at the scene by a chinese balloon that fled on
foot - but not before snatching this smashing photo
the white car was left at the scene by a chinese balloon that fled on
foot - but not before snatching this smashing photo
Re: [Public Safety USA Blog] guy down - live - bakersfield
another save by a scannerist in bakersfield - guy ODed - fire and ems
gave him a bunch of narcan I guess - guy came around after 5 to 7
minutes
openness live scanner audio
gave him a bunch of narcan I guess - guy came around after 5 to 7
minutes
openness live scanner audio
Thursday, February 23, 2023
India gets a new fire station or two
After three years, fire stations in F'bad become operational
Faridabad
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/after-three-years-fire-stations-in-fbad-become-operational-482338
1. how many stations will they have in the end? 6 or 8?
2. will they have any trucks or staff at the new station? when?
3. do they have any fires?
4. what is the average response time or turnout time? how does the
public contact the dispatch center? is the dispatch center open 24/7?
are the dispatchers trained?
5. how many people die in fires every year?
Faridabad
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/after-three-years-fire-stations-in-fbad-become-operational-482338
1. how many stations will they have in the end? 6 or 8?
2. will they have any trucks or staff at the new station? when?
3. do they have any fires?
4. what is the average response time or turnout time? how does the
public contact the dispatch center? is the dispatch center open 24/7?
are the dispatchers trained?
5. how many people die in fires every year?
Ipswich MA - interesting ideas
https://thelocalne.ws/2023/02/23/letter-regionalizing-dispatch-can-pay-for-missing-parts-of-new-police-and-fire-station/
4th bay can be added to new fire station if local 911 center closed
iirc ipswich has a sub fire station that has never been used by the FD
since it was built around 1975
and they have 2 high schools that are disaster areas so it seems
the regional dispatch center that they mention is kinda strange - it
just serves a handful of the smallest towns in the county
overall - its very much like going to a ice cream store to try to buy
lubricant for your oven - nothing makes any sense but its all legal
4th bay can be added to new fire station if local 911 center closed
iirc ipswich has a sub fire station that has never been used by the FD
since it was built around 1975
and they have 2 high schools that are disaster areas so it seems
the regional dispatch center that they mention is kinda strange - it
just serves a handful of the smallest towns in the county
overall - its very much like going to a ice cream store to try to buy
lubricant for your oven - nothing makes any sense but its all legal
Edgartown Mass FD wants larger fire station
https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2023/02/22/edgartown-looks-plans-new-bigger-fire-station
public comment says larger station not needed
public comment says larger station not needed
NY - added some maps
added some zerg90 county maps in NY - Ontario County + Seneca County +
Schuyler County
yesterday added - Essex County + Clinton County + Franklin County
might have all NY counties covered now
yee hawr
Schuyler County
yesterday added - Essex County + Clinton County + Franklin County
might have all NY counties covered now
yee hawr
Ontario County NY FD response areas map
https://www.ontariocountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7876/Fire-Districts-and-Response-Areas-of-Ontario-County?bidId=
seems to be some uncovered areas on the map - or mislabeled or something
2022 map
seems to be some uncovered areas on the map - or mislabeled or something
2022 map
new Lincoln Lab sat - 200 GB/sec download
https://www.ll.mit.edu/news/communications-system-achieves-fastest-laser-link-space-yet
would 200 GB/s be fast enough to track every single person on the face
of the earth each second?
8 b 80 b 800 b - 200 bits per person - right? yup - seems you could
track the movement of 8 billion people every 1 or 2 seconds
cool
would 200 GB/s be fast enough to track every single person on the face
of the earth each second?
8 b 80 b 800 b - 200 bits per person - right? yup - seems you could
track the movement of 8 billion people every 1 or 2 seconds
cool
Saranac NY has interesting equipment
https://www.saranaclakefire.com/content/apparatus/
huge airboat
combo brush truck / marine rescue / island fireboat truck vehicle
atv that pulls toboggan or something
huge airboat
combo brush truck / marine rescue / island fireboat truck vehicle
atv that pulls toboggan or something
great smokeys has 2 ty6 engines now?
https://fire.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park_Fire_Management
nps national park service'
a 100% increase in rigs? yeee hawr
nps national park service'
a 100% increase in rigs? yeee hawr
West Springfield Mass faces unknown hazmats on trains
https://www.fireengineering.com/industrial-firefighting/ma-hazmat-teams-prep-for-worst-after-oh-derailment-and-chemical-spill/
arlington mass has 2 busy rail lines within 1 mile of the town borders
- in north cambridge at fresh pond going up thru belmont center - and
- in west medford - twice the fun
arlington mass has 2 busy rail lines within 1 mile of the town borders
- in north cambridge at fresh pond going up thru belmont center - and
- in west medford - twice the fun
not the county courthouse - but close
https://goo.gl/maps/hd9wCwfEASYJsLdo8
jay ny fd
either 2 bay drive thru or 4 bays - probably 4 bays knowing this area
- they are reall yheavy on big rigs from the look of things
jay ny fd
either 2 bay drive thru or 4 bays - probably 4 bays knowing this area
- they are reall yheavy on big rigs from the look of things
Phillips Sweeney Refinery FD in Texas - info
https://fire.fandom.com/wiki/Phillips_Sweeny_Refinery_Fire_Department
in Brazoria County
lets see if we can remember all the counties in the Houston TX area
that have huge industrial FDs - harris - Chambers - Galveston -
Victoria - Brazoria - Orange - Jefferson - more ?
other counties with big industrial FDs in texas - El Paso - Midland -
Ector - ? more
in Brazoria County
lets see if we can remember all the counties in the Houston TX area
that have huge industrial FDs - harris - Chambers - Galveston -
Victoria - Brazoria - Orange - Jefferson - more ?
other counties with big industrial FDs in texas - El Paso - Midland -
Ector - ? more
lake placid ny has a multitude of emergency telephone numbers
Emergency- Dial 911
Emergency Fire Dept.- 518-523-2535
Emergency Ambulance Service- 518-523-9511
per https://lakeplacidfd.com/custom.html?id=8931
not sure what that indicates exactly
Emergency Fire Dept.- 518-523-2535
Emergency Ambulance Service- 518-523-9511
per https://lakeplacidfd.com/custom.html?id=8931
not sure what that indicates exactly
car shot up in Lynn Mass
https://www.wcvb.com/article/car-riddled-with-bullets-in-overnight-shooting-in-lynn/43021087
3 women inside
shot by passing car
all will survive
gunman or gunwoman
3 women inside
shot by passing car
all will survive
gunman or gunwoman
wata truck
https://goo.gl/maps/HAFYhZWeFeCUoVB59
not boston
water truck - westport ny - is that a horse race track of some sort?
not boston
water truck - westport ny - is that a horse race track of some sort?
elizabethtown ny fd has sense of humor
https://goo.gl/maps/S9X9Mwg5M4j7AhMG9
go water?
do they use the siren to blow out fires?
is that a mobile clam shack?
go water?
do they use the siren to blow out fires?
is that a mobile clam shack?
safety info for helicopter pilots
https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/flight-deck/how-avoid-vortex-ring-state-part-2
How to Avoid a Vortex Ring State, Part 2
helicopters can drop rapidly in some conditions
How to Avoid a Vortex Ring State, Part 2
helicopters can drop rapidly in some conditions
fort covington ny fd also serves dundee quebec
international fd
bi national fd
bi-national fd
amoral national fd
poly national fd
bi national fd
bi-national fd
amoral national fd
poly national fd
Hogansburg NY FD is interesting
https://www.havfd.org/stations
they serve NY + Quebec + Ontario - HQ is in NY - HQ has 2 engines + 2
engine/tankers + 1 tower ladder
https://www.havfd.org/join-us - applicants need signatures from 2
firefighters before they can apply for firefighter jobs
looks like the tribal HQ is in a section of Quebec that is only
accessible via the USA
tribal PD has 37 fulltime cops - 5 fulltime dispatchers - and a swat team
fire station 3 has a mobile command post
fd does not operate any ambulances - unknown who provides ems
keywords - huge fire station - well equipped fd - rich fire department
- casino fire department - wealthy fire department - extremely well
equipped fire department - extremely well equipped FD - rich fd -
casino fd - indian fd - indian fire department - native fd - native
fire department
they serve NY + Quebec + Ontario - HQ is in NY - HQ has 2 engines + 2
engine/tankers + 1 tower ladder
https://www.havfd.org/join-us - applicants need signatures from 2
firefighters before they can apply for firefighter jobs
looks like the tribal HQ is in a section of Quebec that is only
accessible via the USA
tribal PD has 37 fulltime cops - 5 fulltime dispatchers - and a swat team
fire station 3 has a mobile command post
fd does not operate any ambulances - unknown who provides ems
keywords - huge fire station - well equipped fd - rich fire department
- casino fire department - wealthy fire department - extremely well
equipped fire department - extremely well equipped FD - rich fd -
casino fd - indian fd - indian fire department - native fd - native
fire department
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
re Orlando FL
9yo child has also died
recap - woman killed in morning - in afternoon he shot 2 reporters and
2 people in a nearby home
2 remaining victims are in critical condition
recap - woman killed in morning - in afternoon he shot 2 reporters and
2 people in a nearby home
2 remaining victims are in critical condition
Re: news media shot near orlando fl
1 reporter died - 19yo male perp in custody - has long history - perp
shot at least 5 people today including 2 women and 1 child - perp may
have thought that the news crew was cops
shot at least 5 people today including 2 women and 1 child - perp may
have thought that the news crew was cops
The best things to happen in EMS in 2022
https://www.ems1.com/health-wellness/articles/the-best-things-to-happen-in-ems-in-2022-nlphZ2juA5eVhhtT/
great article - even for non EMS people (emergency medical services / ambulance)
2 or 3 pages long
great article - even for non EMS people (emergency medical services / ambulance)
2 or 3 pages long
2021 - 11 counties in Missouri have primitive 911
https://www.fcc.gov/file/22291/download
13 page report
they are making progress
would love to know how much they raise from 911 taxes vs how much do
they spend on 911 services
13 page report
they are making progress
would love to know how much they raise from 911 taxes vs how much do
they spend on 911 services
Re: live feed at logan airport in boston on the harbor
never mind - feed just went off - he might be back on friday or monday
On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 2:23 PM Peteri Szerlagi <zerg90@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/live/DKwf1qn-1xc?feature=share
>
> feed has atc comms
On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 2:23 PM Peteri Szerlagi <zerg90@gmail.com> wrote:
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> https://www.youtube.com/live/DKwf1qn-1xc?feature=share
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> feed has atc comms
strange article about the medevac business
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/02/21/2612639/0/en/Air-Ambulance-Market-Size-Worth-20-07-Billion-by-2030-The-Brainy-Insights.html
kinda weird article - maybe written by AI - bottom line - world needs
more medevac helios because of covid lockdowns
The rotary-wing segment will augment the facial implant market during
the forecast period.
kinda weird article - maybe written by AI - bottom line - world needs
more medevac helios because of covid lockdowns
The rotary-wing segment will augment the facial implant market during
the forecast period.
Killdeer ambulance kerfuffle
https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/port-ambulance-service-says-theyve-filed-an-ethics-complaint-against-state-auditor
either ND or MN or somewhere
ethics complaint filed against state auditors office
ems tax hike voted down
either ND or MN or somewhere
ethics complaint filed against state auditors office
ems tax hike voted down
1971 Burlington VT rape/murder solved
https://www.wcvb.com/article/vermont-woman-cold-case-solved/43020647
24 yo school teacher killed by neighbor
perp died in 1986
24 yo school teacher killed by neighbor
perp died in 1986
Temple University cop shot dead
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/miles-pfeffer-chris-fitzgerald-man-arrested-fatally-shooting-temple-police-officer/
white perp
1 cop tried to stop 3 robbery suspects
white perp
1 cop tried to stop 3 robbery suspects
wayne county fd in missouri - 2013 - old rigs outside
https://goo.gl/maps/PkB5DnQ7ETpbGRhw7
not sure who butler county fd is
wayne county fd is really greenville fd - there are 6 other FDs in
Wayne County - so it might be a bit presumptuous to call themselves
the county fd - or there might be a good reason for it - maybe they
serve all areas outside of a fire district or fire zone
in any case - there are 3 rigs from 1950s or 1960s parker outside here
not sure who butler county fd is
wayne county fd is really greenville fd - there are 6 other FDs in
Wayne County - so it might be a bit presumptuous to call themselves
the county fd - or there might be a good reason for it - maybe they
serve all areas outside of a fire district or fire zone
in any case - there are 3 rigs from 1950s or 1960s parker outside here
Michigan State University incident vs NYT vs Broadcastify
https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/msu-shooting-confusion-nyt.454487/
nyt is jealous of Broadcastify it appears
openness - live scanner audio
maybe broadcastify had 200,000 listeners and NYT had 100 during the incident
nyt is jealous of Broadcastify it appears
openness - live scanner audio
maybe broadcastify had 200,000 listeners and NYT had 100 during the incident
saint francois county mo - 911 addresses
https://semorpc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5092611e75784ad6bd55f709a7dbe3a9
esn - emergency service numbers - are not shown
esn - emergency service numbers - are not shown
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Brockton Hospital will NOT reopen for 3 months - Massachusetts
https://whdh.com/news/brockton-hospital-closure-impacting-healthcare-across-region/
=================================
The organization plans to open two new urgent care centers to help
with access to medical care in the Brockton area in the meantime.
The first will be at 110 Liberty Street in Brockton while the second
will be at 650 Centre Street, also in Brockton. Both are slated to
open within the next two weeks.
Officials have also said there will be expanded access and hours at
Signature Medical Group ambulatory locations.
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norwood hospital is being demolished and rebuilt
=================================
The organization plans to open two new urgent care centers to help
with access to medical care in the Brockton area in the meantime.
The first will be at 110 Liberty Street in Brockton while the second
will be at 650 Centre Street, also in Brockton. Both are slated to
open within the next two weeks.
Officials have also said there will be expanded access and hours at
Signature Medical Group ambulatory locations.
===================
norwood hospital is being demolished and rebuilt
dna solves 2013 rape in acton mass
https://www.wcvb.com/article/acton-massachusetts-dna-identifies-suspect-2013-cold-case-race/43013162
28yo guy from lunenburg named aldrich
we recognize that family name
28yo guy from lunenburg named aldrich
we recognize that family name
Raytheon gets $77M contract
only 5% for andover mass
NAVY
The Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $77,020,874
modification (P00017) to a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price,
cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001921C0004). This modification adds
scope to procure five APY-10 Radar System production kits, as well as
provide non-recurring engineering to address obsolescence issues
within the Receiver Exciter Processors and Radar Data Centers in
support of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the government of Germany.
Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas (85.5%); Andover,
Massachusetts (5.1%); Clearwater, Florida (2.4%); Black Mountain,
North Carolina (2%); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1.4%); St Petersburg,
Florida (1%); and various locations within the continental U.S.
(2.6%), and is expected to be completed in October 2027. Foreign
Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $77,020,874 will be
obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end
of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent
River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
NAVY
The Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $77,020,874
modification (P00017) to a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price,
cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001921C0004). This modification adds
scope to procure five APY-10 Radar System production kits, as well as
provide non-recurring engineering to address obsolescence issues
within the Receiver Exciter Processors and Radar Data Centers in
support of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the government of Germany.
Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas (85.5%); Andover,
Massachusetts (5.1%); Clearwater, Florida (2.4%); Black Mountain,
North Carolina (2%); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1.4%); St Petersburg,
Florida (1%); and various locations within the continental U.S.
(2.6%), and is expected to be completed in October 2027. Foreign
Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $77,020,874 will be
obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end
of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent
River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
heroes work here - sign at missouri fire station
https://goo.gl/maps/owGjYuaJYTkfdYPq6
keywords - self laudatory - everyone gets a prize - patting oneself on
the back - they earned it - public relations
keywords - self laudatory - everyone gets a prize - patting oneself on
the back - they earned it - public relations
supremes confused by internet
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/justices-completely-confused-arguments-section-230-case-google-could-reshape-internet
hard to imagine that any argument could get before the supreme court
and lead to mass confusion - doesnt anyone have the ability to break
the topic down into morsel sized bits for the supremes?
imagine if someone brought a proposal to the head of NASA and was
confusing metric units for English units - you would have to bring 100
experts to swear that 1 metre was not the same as 1 foot or 1 yard or
1 mile - and then try to argue that the yard was acting in bad faith
we are looking at the intersection of high technology and the
political / legal system - and someone stole the stop signs at the
intersection
hard to imagine that any argument could get before the supreme court
and lead to mass confusion - doesnt anyone have the ability to break
the topic down into morsel sized bits for the supremes?
imagine if someone brought a proposal to the head of NASA and was
confusing metric units for English units - you would have to bring 100
experts to swear that 1 metre was not the same as 1 foot or 1 yard or
1 mile - and then try to argue that the yard was acting in bad faith
we are looking at the intersection of high technology and the
political / legal system - and someone stole the stop signs at the
intersection
added map for franklin County Missouri
https://sites.google.com/site/missouripublicsafety/home/franklin-county
is this all high risk wildfire interface territory? do they have a
countywide fire preparation plan? or a countywide wildfire protection
plan?
they never have forest fires - right? never will - right?
is this all high risk wildfire interface territory? do they have a
countywide fire preparation plan? or a countywide wildfire protection
plan?
they never have forest fires - right? never will - right?
brush truck has body lift - ???
https://unionfd.org/station-1
2 reels - maybe just 65 gallon tank
I suppose you drive that brush truck way into the woods or fields -
and then someone drags a 2.5 inch line to the brush truck to refill it
- maybe a 1.5 inch line would do
2 reels - maybe just 65 gallon tank
I suppose you drive that brush truck way into the woods or fields -
and then someone drags a 2.5 inch line to the brush truck to refill it
- maybe a 1.5 inch line would do
the all white sta became the all red sta
https://goo.gl/maps/VhfybySjJkDkEE2HA - 2022 - red
https://www.potosifireprotection.org/station-3 - before - all white
cool
potosi missouri SW of st louis in interface land wui land wildland
urban interface land
https://www.potosifireprotection.org/station-3 - before - all white
cool
potosi missouri SW of st louis in interface land wui land wildland
urban interface land
shanghai china fd pumper - usa brand
https://twitter.com/Emergency_SH/status/1627914937812291584
irc they have cafs that they can pump up 100 floors via standpipe
4 photos
afaik - nothing like it anywhere else in the world
irc they have cafs that they can pump up 100 floors via standpipe
4 photos
afaik - nothing like it anywhere else in the world
Monday, February 20, 2023
just found a girl running away from home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chmDBGmkgrs
rd on the scene in bakersfield
have scanner will travel
openness live scanner audio
10 year old girl heading for the freeway
rd on the scene in bakersfield
have scanner will travel
openness live scanner audio
10 year old girl heading for the freeway
Re: [sme2] live video from logan airport in boston
feed going off at 337pm - will be back in 1 hour at the terminals
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> plane spotting with atc radio comms
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> 20 years ago the fbi would have grabbed him for videoing at an airport
> and the fcc would have grabbed him for broadcasting radio comms
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> my how times have changed - for the better
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> live scanner audio - openness
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> we just turned on 453.90 to see if Logan FD gets any calls
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live video from logan airport in boston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Pjkz_nNNs
plane spotting with atc radio comms
20 years ago the fbi would have grabbed him for videoing at an airport
and the fcc would have grabbed him for broadcasting radio comms
my how times have changed - for the better
live scanner audio - openness
we just turned on 453.90 to see if Logan FD gets any calls
plane spotting with atc radio comms
20 years ago the fbi would have grabbed him for videoing at an airport
and the fcc would have grabbed him for broadcasting radio comms
my how times have changed - for the better
live scanner audio - openness
we just turned on 453.90 to see if Logan FD gets any calls
2022-11-23 Byram, MS - Reported Fuel Station Fire involving Fuel Tank, Skid-Steer Loader, and Truck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOfq-2661Q
lots of criticism in comments
video posted to YT 30 days ago - 26,000 views so far
lots of criticism in comments
video posted to YT 30 days ago - 26,000 views so far
2 good video shorts - for fun
https://youtube.com/shorts/IxkFDRrmw0s?feature=share - talking bird
https://youtube.com/shorts/0xnEXNt36sI?feature=share - mom sings to baby
just for fun
https://youtube.com/shorts/0xnEXNt36sI?feature=share - mom sings to baby
just for fun
mathias twp fd in michigan - real volunteers
per mi fd list online - mathias twp fd has 18 non paid firefighters
and 0 part paid firefighters and 0 paid firefighters
in alger county - almost in canada
and 0 part paid firefighters and 0 paid firefighters
in alger county - almost in canada
Red Lion PA had a fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGlHlzoPZjY
York County - 1 vacant bld + 2 exposures - 5 alarm fire
news report on aftermath
York County - 1 vacant bld + 2 exposures - 5 alarm fire
news report on aftermath
Michigan - zerg90 map of federal wildfire stations
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1u9IKsvbGDafPBK1fHE5vlA9O5kJT0Y4&usp=sharing
need to add units next - from wildcad
might be more stations - still checking
need to add units next - from wildcad
might be more stations - still checking
Jan / Feb 2023 chinese balloon incident - at wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Chinese_balloon_incident
didnt biden say that none of the balloons were related to china? or
was he just talking about the later balloons? this article does not
have a quote from biden about this question
didnt biden say that none of the balloons were related to china? or
was he just talking about the later balloons? this article does not
have a quote from biden about this question
Sunday, February 19, 2023
army morse code training video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waIFtVodHHM
=====
per a yt comment
I spent almost three months in the Spring of 1969 training as an Army
radio telegrapher, but when I was sent to Vietnam I never used
telegraphy at all, although other skills I had learned were important
and useful. Nor have I ever done anything with it in civilian life.
The one exception is that I was watching the PBS detective series
Morse one evening, when I realized that the theme music had a rhythm
that was spelling out M-O-R-S-E, as a sort of musical play on words.
It was a very catchy little rhythmic phrase, but only a trained
telegrapher would ever notice the hidden meaning or get the joke.
=====
per a yt comment
I spent almost three months in the Spring of 1969 training as an Army
radio telegrapher, but when I was sent to Vietnam I never used
telegraphy at all, although other skills I had learned were important
and useful. Nor have I ever done anything with it in civilian life.
The one exception is that I was watching the PBS detective series
Morse one evening, when I realized that the theme music had a rhythm
that was spelling out M-O-R-S-E, as a sort of musical play on words.
It was a very catchy little rhythmic phrase, but only a trained
telegrapher would ever notice the hidden meaning or get the joke.
155.355 flight for life colorado
wrwf756 - 241 km radius of operation
largest we have ever seen
1 base is on pikes peak with a whopping 10 watts of erp
largest we have ever seen
1 base is on pikes peak with a whopping 10 watts of erp
tomorrow will be 2/20/2023
then 2/21/2023 2/22/2023 2/23/2023
seems like wonderful days to play the lottery
just for fun
seems like wonderful days to play the lottery
just for fun
why did michigan dnr have highband control stations?
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=1296981
are these links to wisconsin or links to 44 mhz ?
upper peninsula stations - 2004 ish to 2012 ish
are these links to wisconsin or links to 44 mhz ?
upper peninsula stations - 2004 ish to 2012 ish
brown ranger sta sign on highway
https://goo.gl/maps/h6u87ko7CcYYHVEN6
thats for a michigan dnr station - which is a forest fire station afaik
thats for a michigan dnr station - which is a forest fire station afaik
san diego wants to throw more ambulances into the breaches
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/city-plan-to-increase-ambulance-coverage/509-24b57cea-02b7-4ca0-be76-9e35bb43d808
want to hire more private ambulances to supplement falck
want to hire more private ambulances to supplement falck
'People are gonna die': LAFD paramedics raise warning signs about increasing 911 response time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQrZxLhKPRM
fox tv news report
los angeles california
Several LAFD paramedics told FOX 11 that 911 call response times are
increasing. Staffing and other issues are partially to blame.
fox tv news report
los angeles california
Several LAFD paramedics told FOX 11 that 911 call response times are
increasing. Staffing and other issues are partially to blame.
Ocala NF in FL - general info - 2023
iirc each workcenter has 1 ty6 engine and 1 dozer
====================
OUTREACH NOTICE
NTE 120 Day Detail
Please respond by 2/17/2023
The USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida, Ocala National
Forest may soon advertise two permanent Deputy District Ranger,
GS-0340-12, positions for the Ocala Ranger District. We are currently
looking for up to two detailers to fill the vacant positions until
they can be filled permanently. Duty station would either be Umatilla
or Silver Springs, FL. This is not a remote detail or position.
The Ocala is an extremely busy district. If you are unfamiliar with
the east, many states have multiple national forests but they are
administered under one Forest Supervisor. The Ocala National Forest
is managed under one district ranger for its 387,00 acres. It
currently has two offices and two workcenters as well as a helibase.
The district gets over a million recreational visitors each year to
visit and enjoy its many springs, lakes, rivers, campgrounds,
wilderness and trails. There are approximately 60 employees plus a
large number of volunteers to administer the work on the district as
well as concessionaires. Additionally the district has large
prescribed burning, fire, timber, wildlife, roads and special uses
programs.
The National Forests (NFs) in Florida consist of a Supervisor's Office
and three National Forests. The Supervisor's Office of the NFs in
Florida is in Tallahassee, FL, a metropolitan area rich in
multicultural history; the Apalachicola NF is closest to the
Supervisor's Office, the Osceola NF is only about a two-hour drive,
and the Ocala NF is approximately a three- hour drive. These national
forest lands span almost 1.2 million acres in north and central
Florida along with managing the 1,000-mile Florida National Scenic
Trail, which is one of 11 national scenic trails in the United States.
DUTIES:
The Deputy serves as an alter-ego to the District Ranger sharing
responsibility with the District Ranger for providing technical and
administrative direction to all activities on the District, including
supervision of District employees through intermediate supervisors.
Represents the District Ranger in any transaction affecting the Ranger
District with the same degree of authority to commit the District, but
subject to post review by the District Ranger or the Forest
Supervisor.
COMMUNITY:
North Central Florida offers abundant recreational opportunities in
water sports, fishing and hunting
The climate is sub-tropical with short mild winters and long humid
summers. The area is quickly becoming a suburb of Orlando and is
located approximately 40 miles north of Orlando and 40 miles southwest
of Daytona Beach. The tranquil Gulf-Side is only an hour drive west,
featuring white sugar sand and turquoise water. Snorkeling, Scuba
Diving, Boating, Scalloping are just some of the activities to take
part in along the Gulf side.
====================
OUTREACH NOTICE
NTE 120 Day Detail
Please respond by 2/17/2023
The USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida, Ocala National
Forest may soon advertise two permanent Deputy District Ranger,
GS-0340-12, positions for the Ocala Ranger District. We are currently
looking for up to two detailers to fill the vacant positions until
they can be filled permanently. Duty station would either be Umatilla
or Silver Springs, FL. This is not a remote detail or position.
The Ocala is an extremely busy district. If you are unfamiliar with
the east, many states have multiple national forests but they are
administered under one Forest Supervisor. The Ocala National Forest
is managed under one district ranger for its 387,00 acres. It
currently has two offices and two workcenters as well as a helibase.
The district gets over a million recreational visitors each year to
visit and enjoy its many springs, lakes, rivers, campgrounds,
wilderness and trails. There are approximately 60 employees plus a
large number of volunteers to administer the work on the district as
well as concessionaires. Additionally the district has large
prescribed burning, fire, timber, wildlife, roads and special uses
programs.
The National Forests (NFs) in Florida consist of a Supervisor's Office
and three National Forests. The Supervisor's Office of the NFs in
Florida is in Tallahassee, FL, a metropolitan area rich in
multicultural history; the Apalachicola NF is closest to the
Supervisor's Office, the Osceola NF is only about a two-hour drive,
and the Ocala NF is approximately a three- hour drive. These national
forest lands span almost 1.2 million acres in north and central
Florida along with managing the 1,000-mile Florida National Scenic
Trail, which is one of 11 national scenic trails in the United States.
DUTIES:
The Deputy serves as an alter-ego to the District Ranger sharing
responsibility with the District Ranger for providing technical and
administrative direction to all activities on the District, including
supervision of District employees through intermediate supervisors.
Represents the District Ranger in any transaction affecting the Ranger
District with the same degree of authority to commit the District, but
subject to post review by the District Ranger or the Forest
Supervisor.
COMMUNITY:
North Central Florida offers abundant recreational opportunities in
water sports, fishing and hunting
The climate is sub-tropical with short mild winters and long humid
summers. The area is quickly becoming a suburb of Orlando and is
located approximately 40 miles north of Orlando and 40 miles southwest
of Daytona Beach. The tranquil Gulf-Side is only an hour drive west,
featuring white sugar sand and turquoise water. Snorkeling, Scuba
Diving, Boating, Scalloping are just some of the activities to take
part in along the Gulf side.
NF in SC has multi openings for fulltime fire staff
GS-0462-04 thru GS-0301-11
Updated duty locations and announcements
The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are looking for
committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires
and work in fuels management on five different duty locations,
including Huger, Whitmire, Edgefield, Mountain Rest, and Columbia,
South Carolina. The fire and aviation management programs are very
rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a
team in a variety of specialized positions, including dispatch, engine
crews, fire & fuels management, and helitack crews.
This outreach is for GS-0462-04 through GS-0462-09 and GS-0301-11
current career permanent full-time fire positions. These positions
potentially will be eligible to be included in the GS-0456 Wildland
Firefighter job series implementation. The vacancy announcements for
these positions will be posted on the U.S. Government's official
website for employment opportunities at, https://www.usajobs.gov.
These are regional vacancy announcements with a specific opening and
closing dates. The vacancy announcements will be open for applications
between March 20th-March 29th. Those who wish to be considered for
these positions are highly encouraged to respond to this outreach
notice by March 20th, 2023.
Please respond to the outreach if you are interested in filling a
vacant position through the Fire Hire process. Your response is
important. Please address your outreach response to the contact
listed for each location by March 20th, 2023. Additional information
about the position is available from the direct supervisor information
next to each vacant position.
Current vacancies on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest
GS-4 through GS 11
# of Positions Vacant District GS Level Position Duty Station Tour of
Duty Local Contact
1 Francis Marion RD GS 9/11 Fire Management Officer (High) Huger, SC
PFT 26/0 Jeremiah Zamora
jeremiah.zamora@usda.gov
843-494-2452
1 Enoree RD GS 8/9 Assistant Fire Management Officer (Fuels Sup)
Whitmire, SC PFT 26/0 Todd Bennett
jeffery.bennett@usda.gov
864-429-6058
1 Long Cane RD GS 8/9 Assistant Fire Management Officer (Moderate)
Edgefield, SC PFT 26/0 James Atkins
james.atkins@usda.gov
706-955-5986
1 Andrew Pickens RD GS 8/9 Assistant Fire Management Officer
(Moderate) Mountain Rest, SC PFT 26/0 Wes Bentley
wesley.bentley@usda.gov
706-499-5076
1 Enoree RD GS 9 Helitack Crew Supervisor Whitmire, SC PFT 26/0 Rocky
Beery rocky.beery@usda.gov
864-200-5498
1 Francis Marion RD GS 5/6 Lead Helicopter Crew Member Huger, SC
PFT 26/0 Rocky Beery rocky.beery@usda.gov
864-200-5498
1 Supervisors Office GS 8-9 Assistant Center Manager Columbia, SC PFT
26/0 Stephen Polk
stephen.polk@usda.gov
803-561-4086
1 Long Cane RD GS 7/8 Supervisory Forestry Technician (SFEO)
Edgefield, SC PFT 26/0 James Atkins
james.atkins@usda.gov
706-955-5986
1 Andrew Pickens RD GS 5/6 Lead Forestry Technician Mountain Rest, SC
PFT 26/0 Wes Bentley wesley.bentley@usda.gov
706-499-5076
1 Francis Marion RD GS 4/5 Senior (Forestry Technician) Huger, SC PFT
26/0 Russ Marshall Alexander.marshall@usda.gov
864-200-5498
1 Enoree RD GS 3/4/5 Apprentice Whitmire, SC PFT 26/0 Wes Bentley
wesley.bentley@usda.gov
706-499-5076
Important Dates:
March 20th, 2023 ─Vacancy announcements will be activated in USAJobs.
March 29th, 2023 ─Application deadline, 11:59 Eastern standard time.
Apply through www.usajobs.govApplicants are encouraged to apply for
multiple locations (where they would accept a position if offered),
even if positions for certain locations in which you are interested
are not listed as vacant. Vacancies may occur during the hiring
process and could be filled during Selection Week.
March 30th, 2023 ─Supervisory Reference Checks, and Subject Matter
Expert evaluations will occur these weeks. Please ensure your
references are notified of this and they are available at the email
address (preferred), or phone number provided on your application.
April 17th, 2023 ─ Selections. Representatives from each forest will
make recommendations for hiring. Candidates selected will be notified
by a Forest Service representative by phone. Those not selected should
check your USAjobs account for status updates. During the selection
week candidates will be given 4 hours to respond to voicemails or
emails from the recommending officials. It is highly encouraged to be
available via phone during this time.
Note: Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service –
Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met prior to
vacancy closing date.
A current copy of your IQCS Master Record will be required for most
positions in this outreach because of these qualification
requirements.
How to Apply:
Please print and read the entire announcement and all the instructions
before you begin.
You must complete the application process and submit all required
documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the
cut-off date or closing date of the announcement. Assistance is
available during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying
online poses a hardship, please contact FS HRM Contact Center Phone:
877-372-7248 Option 2 well before the closing date for an alternate
method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents
must be received no later than noon on the closing date of the
announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its
closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact FS HRM
Contact Center if you require this for any part of the application and
hiring process.
Step1 – Create a USAJOBS account
(If you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended
that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification
to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you
choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have
to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your
application.
Step 2 - Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your
USAJOBS account.
You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties
and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this
position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition,
your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire
(you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at
the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job
announcement).
Step 3 - Click "Apply Online"
Follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and
attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update
your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open.
Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application
Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update
Application" to continue.
The following documents must be submitted to constitute a complete
application package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all
required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our
office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, delays in the
mail service etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents will
result in elimination from consideration.
• Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information
for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4)
work experience; and, 5) other qualifications (including IQCS Master
Record).
• College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic
qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized
experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application,
however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required.
• DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) and/or SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran
Preference if claiming Veterans' Preference or eligibility for
appointment under the VRA, VEOA, or 30% Disabled Veterans hiring
authority.
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if you are a current or
former Federal employee that will verify your federal status, position
title, series and grade. FSA County employees must provide the most
recent notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50-B or FSA-50) that
verifies permanent status. Also provide the SF- 50 that reflects the
highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance
level of your current position, whichever is higher.
• Annual Performance Appraisal if you are a current Federal employee.
Submit the most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated
within 18 months) which identifies the employee's official rating of
record, signed by the supervisor, or a statement advising why the
performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance
plan.
• Certification of Disability if you are eligible for appointment
based on a disability under the Schedule A hiring authority. This
certification can be documented by a counselor from a State Vocational
Rehabilitation Agency or the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs; by a statement or
letter on a physician/medical professionals' letterhead stationary; or
by statements, records, or letters from a Federal Government agency
that issues or provides disability benefits. The certification must
verify the applicant has a severe disability, is eligible under a
Schedule A appointment authority, and he or she is able to perform the
essential duties of the position. The certification must also describe
any needed reasonable accommodation. You can review additional
information at: Federal Employment of People with Disabilities.
• Proof of Eligibility if you are eligible for appointment based on
service in the Peace Corps, Vista, Action Cooperative, or another
special authority.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation if separated from Federal service or
pending separation based on a reduction in force (RIF) or other
management workforce reduction action. Proof of eligibility must
include a separation notice or Certificate of Expected Separation,
SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action or most recent SF-50
(that is not an award), and latest performance appraisal (dated within
the last 18 months) or a statement advising why one is unavailable.
• IQCS Master Record showing your training and qualifications for the
position. If an IQCS Master Record in not available, some form of
documented proof of training and qualifications will be needed for
most positions.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous
submission, which means the previous document is no longer available
to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than
replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document
and the new document.
Agency Contact Information:
HRM Contact Center
Phone: 877-372-7248 Option 2
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: fsjobs@usda.gov
Agency Information: USDA Forest Service
Do not mail in applications. See instructions on How to Apply.
Things to keep in mind when applying:
• Vacancy Announcements on USAJobs will give examples of the
specialized experience for each position advertised. Ensure your
resume matches the listed specialized experience requirement in plain
language. This should be listed under a work experience that shows
title, series, grade and time period performed so that HR can properly
credit. Ensure all SF-50's showing on-boarding /off-boarding and
performance for each time period or statement as to why missing that
time period is properly loaded into USA Jobs.
• Ensure all required documents listed in the vacancy announcement are
attached to your application.
• Allow yourself plenty of time to apply for positions. The eRecruit
system closes all announcements at midnight Eastern on closing date.
• Print and read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure you have
included all required information and documents.
• Ensure you have a current IQCS Master Record (For Fire Positions Only)
Other places to have questions answered or get further information:
• FS Videos: Welcome to the Forest Service: Applying for a Job
• Search "Land Management" on www.USAJOBS.gov to find more information
about the LMWFA Hiring Authority.
• USAJobs YouTube videos: How to Apply for Federal Jobs
• Information about different positions. Careers in Wildland Fire
• Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program information: Wildland
Firefighter Apprentices
ABOUT THE FORESTS
The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass approximately
630,000 acres in the mountains, piedmont, and coastal plain of South
Carolina. There are four ranger districts: Andrew Pickens, Enoree,
Francis Marion, and Long Cane. The Forests, collectively, are among
the most active forests in the Southern Region for their size and
continue to have many successes.
Francis Marion National Forest
The 260,000 +/- acre Francis Marion National Forest (FMNF) is located
in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina and is adjacent to the Santee
River, the Inter Coastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean and is one of
the most biologically and ecologically diverse forested landscapes in
the Southeast. The FMNF is comprised of several different landforms,
ranging from swamps, floodplains, stream terraces, side slopes, and
xeric ridges. The Forest contains over 30 different natural
communities ranging from dry longleaf pine/Turkey Oak woodland to
clay-based Carolina bay wetlands. Over 1,600 species of plants have
been documented on the Forest, including 32 species of orchids, 22
species of ferns, and 12 species of carnivorous plants. There are
approximately 280 miles of perennial streams and 150,000 acres of
palustrine, riverine, lacustrine, and estuarine wetlands on this very
diverse district. The district office is located in Huger.
Sumter National Forest (includes the Enoree, Long Cane, and Andrew
Pickens Ranger Districts)
The Forest covers approximately 380,000 acres on three units in South
Carolina (one in the mountains and two in the piedmont). The Forest
offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including golfing,
hunting, fishing, white-water rafting and many other popular
recreational pursuits. The Sumter features a diverse topography,
geologic conditions, miles of streams, ponds, and lakes. The Forest
Supervisor's Office is located in Columbia, South Carolina. There are
currently three administrative units on the National Forest: Andrew
Pickens Ranger District in Mountain Rest, Enoree Ranger District in
Whitmire, and the Long Cane Ranger District in Edgefield.
Columbia Area (Supervisor's Office)
Columbia is an ideal, centralized location – two hours from the ocean
(Charleston/Myrtle Beach, SC) and three hours from the mountains
(Asheville, NC). It is also the capital of and the largest city in
South Carolina - home to the governor, state government, and state
legislature. Columbia offers multiple diverse and interesting cultural
and social opportunities for families and single people alike. It is
also close to larger metropolitan areas such as Atlanta (three hours)
and Charlotte (90 minutes).
The U.S. Census estimated Columbia's population as approximately
132,000 and 715,000 for the surrounding Lexington and Richland
Counties. Columbia's mid-sized airport serves four airlines, including
American, Delta, and United Airlines. Columbia has mild winters with
an average January low of 35°F and warm summers with an average July
high of 94°F and an average annual rainfall of about 46 inches.
USDA Forest Service is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer
Outreach Response Form
Please return this outreach response to the supervisor/POC of the position
you are interested in by April 17, 2023.
Position(s) of interest: ______________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________
Are you currently a Federal employee? ____ YES ____ NO
IF "Yes":
• Current Agency and location:
_______________________________________________
• Type of Appointment: ____Permanent ____ Term ____ Temporary
• Current title/series/grade:
__________________________________________________
If you are not a current permanent (career or career-conditional)
employee, please indicate if you are eligible for appointment under
any of the following special authorities:
Person with Disabilities
Thirty (30%) or More Disabled Veterans
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
Veterans Recruitment Appointment
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Resource Assistant Program eligible
Public Land Corps eligible
Pathways-Intern Indefinite, Pathways-Intern NTE or Pathways Recent Graduates
Pathways-Presidential Management Fellows (PMF)
Other
(Additional Hiring Authorities can be found at: )
Thank you for your interest in employment with the
Francis Marion &Sumter National Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status,
familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation,
genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or
part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance
program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons
with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should
contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To
file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC
20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Updated duty locations and announcements
The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are looking for
committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires
and work in fuels management on five different duty locations,
including Huger, Whitmire, Edgefield, Mountain Rest, and Columbia,
South Carolina. The fire and aviation management programs are very
rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a
team in a variety of specialized positions, including dispatch, engine
crews, fire & fuels management, and helitack crews.
This outreach is for GS-0462-04 through GS-0462-09 and GS-0301-11
current career permanent full-time fire positions. These positions
potentially will be eligible to be included in the GS-0456 Wildland
Firefighter job series implementation. The vacancy announcements for
these positions will be posted on the U.S. Government's official
website for employment opportunities at, https://www.usajobs.gov.
These are regional vacancy announcements with a specific opening and
closing dates. The vacancy announcements will be open for applications
between March 20th-March 29th. Those who wish to be considered for
these positions are highly encouraged to respond to this outreach
notice by March 20th, 2023.
Please respond to the outreach if you are interested in filling a
vacant position through the Fire Hire process. Your response is
important. Please address your outreach response to the contact
listed for each location by March 20th, 2023. Additional information
about the position is available from the direct supervisor information
next to each vacant position.
Current vacancies on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest
GS-4 through GS 11
# of Positions Vacant District GS Level Position Duty Station Tour of
Duty Local Contact
1 Francis Marion RD GS 9/11 Fire Management Officer (High) Huger, SC
PFT 26/0 Jeremiah Zamora
jeremiah.zamora@usda.gov
843-494-2452
1 Enoree RD GS 8/9 Assistant Fire Management Officer (Fuels Sup)
Whitmire, SC PFT 26/0 Todd Bennett
jeffery.bennett@usda.gov
864-429-6058
1 Long Cane RD GS 8/9 Assistant Fire Management Officer (Moderate)
Edgefield, SC PFT 26/0 James Atkins
james.atkins@usda.gov
706-955-5986
1 Andrew Pickens RD GS 8/9 Assistant Fire Management Officer
(Moderate) Mountain Rest, SC PFT 26/0 Wes Bentley
wesley.bentley@usda.gov
706-499-5076
1 Enoree RD GS 9 Helitack Crew Supervisor Whitmire, SC PFT 26/0 Rocky
Beery rocky.beery@usda.gov
864-200-5498
1 Francis Marion RD GS 5/6 Lead Helicopter Crew Member Huger, SC
PFT 26/0 Rocky Beery rocky.beery@usda.gov
864-200-5498
1 Supervisors Office GS 8-9 Assistant Center Manager Columbia, SC PFT
26/0 Stephen Polk
stephen.polk@usda.gov
803-561-4086
1 Long Cane RD GS 7/8 Supervisory Forestry Technician (SFEO)
Edgefield, SC PFT 26/0 James Atkins
james.atkins@usda.gov
706-955-5986
1 Andrew Pickens RD GS 5/6 Lead Forestry Technician Mountain Rest, SC
PFT 26/0 Wes Bentley wesley.bentley@usda.gov
706-499-5076
1 Francis Marion RD GS 4/5 Senior (Forestry Technician) Huger, SC PFT
26/0 Russ Marshall Alexander.marshall@usda.gov
864-200-5498
1 Enoree RD GS 3/4/5 Apprentice Whitmire, SC PFT 26/0 Wes Bentley
wesley.bentley@usda.gov
706-499-5076
Important Dates:
March 20th, 2023 ─Vacancy announcements will be activated in USAJobs.
March 29th, 2023 ─Application deadline, 11:59 Eastern standard time.
Apply through www.usajobs.govApplicants are encouraged to apply for
multiple locations (where they would accept a position if offered),
even if positions for certain locations in which you are interested
are not listed as vacant. Vacancies may occur during the hiring
process and could be filled during Selection Week.
March 30th, 2023 ─Supervisory Reference Checks, and Subject Matter
Expert evaluations will occur these weeks. Please ensure your
references are notified of this and they are available at the email
address (preferred), or phone number provided on your application.
April 17th, 2023 ─ Selections. Representatives from each forest will
make recommendations for hiring. Candidates selected will be notified
by a Forest Service representative by phone. Those not selected should
check your USAjobs account for status updates. During the selection
week candidates will be given 4 hours to respond to voicemails or
emails from the recommending officials. It is highly encouraged to be
available via phone during this time.
Note: Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service –
Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met prior to
vacancy closing date.
A current copy of your IQCS Master Record will be required for most
positions in this outreach because of these qualification
requirements.
How to Apply:
Please print and read the entire announcement and all the instructions
before you begin.
You must complete the application process and submit all required
documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the
cut-off date or closing date of the announcement. Assistance is
available during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying
online poses a hardship, please contact FS HRM Contact Center Phone:
877-372-7248 Option 2 well before the closing date for an alternate
method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents
must be received no later than noon on the closing date of the
announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its
closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact FS HRM
Contact Center if you require this for any part of the application and
hiring process.
Step1 – Create a USAJOBS account
(If you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended
that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification
to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you
choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have
to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your
application.
Step 2 - Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your
USAJOBS account.
You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties
and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this
position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition,
your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire
(you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at
the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job
announcement).
Step 3 - Click "Apply Online"
Follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and
attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update
your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open.
Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application
Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update
Application" to continue.
The following documents must be submitted to constitute a complete
application package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all
required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our
office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, delays in the
mail service etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents will
result in elimination from consideration.
• Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information
for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4)
work experience; and, 5) other qualifications (including IQCS Master
Record).
• College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic
qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized
experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application,
however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required.
• DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) and/or SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran
Preference if claiming Veterans' Preference or eligibility for
appointment under the VRA, VEOA, or 30% Disabled Veterans hiring
authority.
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if you are a current or
former Federal employee that will verify your federal status, position
title, series and grade. FSA County employees must provide the most
recent notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50-B or FSA-50) that
verifies permanent status. Also provide the SF- 50 that reflects the
highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance
level of your current position, whichever is higher.
• Annual Performance Appraisal if you are a current Federal employee.
Submit the most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated
within 18 months) which identifies the employee's official rating of
record, signed by the supervisor, or a statement advising why the
performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance
plan.
• Certification of Disability if you are eligible for appointment
based on a disability under the Schedule A hiring authority. This
certification can be documented by a counselor from a State Vocational
Rehabilitation Agency or the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs; by a statement or
letter on a physician/medical professionals' letterhead stationary; or
by statements, records, or letters from a Federal Government agency
that issues or provides disability benefits. The certification must
verify the applicant has a severe disability, is eligible under a
Schedule A appointment authority, and he or she is able to perform the
essential duties of the position. The certification must also describe
any needed reasonable accommodation. You can review additional
information at: Federal Employment of People with Disabilities.
• Proof of Eligibility if you are eligible for appointment based on
service in the Peace Corps, Vista, Action Cooperative, or another
special authority.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation if separated from Federal service or
pending separation based on a reduction in force (RIF) or other
management workforce reduction action. Proof of eligibility must
include a separation notice or Certificate of Expected Separation,
SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action or most recent SF-50
(that is not an award), and latest performance appraisal (dated within
the last 18 months) or a statement advising why one is unavailable.
• IQCS Master Record showing your training and qualifications for the
position. If an IQCS Master Record in not available, some form of
documented proof of training and qualifications will be needed for
most positions.
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous
submission, which means the previous document is no longer available
to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than
replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document
and the new document.
Agency Contact Information:
HRM Contact Center
Phone: 877-372-7248 Option 2
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: fsjobs@usda.gov
Agency Information: USDA Forest Service
Do not mail in applications. See instructions on How to Apply.
Things to keep in mind when applying:
• Vacancy Announcements on USAJobs will give examples of the
specialized experience for each position advertised. Ensure your
resume matches the listed specialized experience requirement in plain
language. This should be listed under a work experience that shows
title, series, grade and time period performed so that HR can properly
credit. Ensure all SF-50's showing on-boarding /off-boarding and
performance for each time period or statement as to why missing that
time period is properly loaded into USA Jobs.
• Ensure all required documents listed in the vacancy announcement are
attached to your application.
• Allow yourself plenty of time to apply for positions. The eRecruit
system closes all announcements at midnight Eastern on closing date.
• Print and read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure you have
included all required information and documents.
• Ensure you have a current IQCS Master Record (For Fire Positions Only)
Other places to have questions answered or get further information:
• FS Videos: Welcome to the Forest Service: Applying for a Job
• Search "Land Management" on www.USAJOBS.gov to find more information
about the LMWFA Hiring Authority.
• USAJobs YouTube videos: How to Apply for Federal Jobs
• Information about different positions. Careers in Wildland Fire
• Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program information: Wildland
Firefighter Apprentices
ABOUT THE FORESTS
The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass approximately
630,000 acres in the mountains, piedmont, and coastal plain of South
Carolina. There are four ranger districts: Andrew Pickens, Enoree,
Francis Marion, and Long Cane. The Forests, collectively, are among
the most active forests in the Southern Region for their size and
continue to have many successes.
Francis Marion National Forest
The 260,000 +/- acre Francis Marion National Forest (FMNF) is located
in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina and is adjacent to the Santee
River, the Inter Coastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean and is one of
the most biologically and ecologically diverse forested landscapes in
the Southeast. The FMNF is comprised of several different landforms,
ranging from swamps, floodplains, stream terraces, side slopes, and
xeric ridges. The Forest contains over 30 different natural
communities ranging from dry longleaf pine/Turkey Oak woodland to
clay-based Carolina bay wetlands. Over 1,600 species of plants have
been documented on the Forest, including 32 species of orchids, 22
species of ferns, and 12 species of carnivorous plants. There are
approximately 280 miles of perennial streams and 150,000 acres of
palustrine, riverine, lacustrine, and estuarine wetlands on this very
diverse district. The district office is located in Huger.
Sumter National Forest (includes the Enoree, Long Cane, and Andrew
Pickens Ranger Districts)
The Forest covers approximately 380,000 acres on three units in South
Carolina (one in the mountains and two in the piedmont). The Forest
offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including golfing,
hunting, fishing, white-water rafting and many other popular
recreational pursuits. The Sumter features a diverse topography,
geologic conditions, miles of streams, ponds, and lakes. The Forest
Supervisor's Office is located in Columbia, South Carolina. There are
currently three administrative units on the National Forest: Andrew
Pickens Ranger District in Mountain Rest, Enoree Ranger District in
Whitmire, and the Long Cane Ranger District in Edgefield.
Columbia Area (Supervisor's Office)
Columbia is an ideal, centralized location – two hours from the ocean
(Charleston/Myrtle Beach, SC) and three hours from the mountains
(Asheville, NC). It is also the capital of and the largest city in
South Carolina - home to the governor, state government, and state
legislature. Columbia offers multiple diverse and interesting cultural
and social opportunities for families and single people alike. It is
also close to larger metropolitan areas such as Atlanta (three hours)
and Charlotte (90 minutes).
The U.S. Census estimated Columbia's population as approximately
132,000 and 715,000 for the surrounding Lexington and Richland
Counties. Columbia's mid-sized airport serves four airlines, including
American, Delta, and United Airlines. Columbia has mild winters with
an average January low of 35°F and warm summers with an average July
high of 94°F and an average annual rainfall of about 46 inches.
USDA Forest Service is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer
Outreach Response Form
Please return this outreach response to the supervisor/POC of the position
you are interested in by April 17, 2023.
Position(s) of interest: ______________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________
Are you currently a Federal employee? ____ YES ____ NO
IF "Yes":
• Current Agency and location:
_______________________________________________
• Type of Appointment: ____Permanent ____ Term ____ Temporary
• Current title/series/grade:
__________________________________________________
If you are not a current permanent (career or career-conditional)
employee, please indicate if you are eligible for appointment under
any of the following special authorities:
Person with Disabilities
Thirty (30%) or More Disabled Veterans
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
Veterans Recruitment Appointment
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Resource Assistant Program eligible
Public Land Corps eligible
Pathways-Intern Indefinite, Pathways-Intern NTE or Pathways Recent Graduates
Pathways-Presidential Management Fellows (PMF)
Other
(Additional Hiring Authorities can be found at: )
Thank you for your interest in employment with the
Francis Marion &Sumter National Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status,
familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation,
genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or
part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance
program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons
with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should
contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To
file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC
20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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