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GCNP-SFRA Grand Canyon NP Special Flight Rules Area (Public & General Aviation Users)

This course describes the special flight rules that apply to flying over the Grand Canyon National Park. This training is required for pilots performing missions under the operational control of the USDA Forest Service and the Department of the Interior in the restricted airspace in and around the Grand Canyon National Park. This version presented for the Public and General Aviation users who do not need to receive the FAA waiver but wish to view the course.

Note: This version of the GCNP-SFRA course is intended for the Public & General Aviation Users.

MH1 Aviation Firefighting: Basic Fire Behavior & Tactics

Aviation Firefighting: Basic Fire Behavior & Tactics

MH2 Aviation Firefighting: Organization, Airspace, Communications & Aviation Safety

Aviation Firefighting: Organization, Airspace, Communications & Aviation Safety

MH3 Aviation Firefighting: Helicopter Administration & Operations

Aviation Firefighting: Helicopter Administration & Operations

Mountain Flying (USFS)

This online course addresses foundational mountain flying skills universal to safe and effective flight operations within mountainous terrain. This online course is designed for contract and government helicopter pilots.

SEAT1 SEAT Fire Behavior

SEAT Fire Behavior

SEAT2 SEAT Operations

SEAT Operations

SEAT3 SEAT Firefighting Tactics

SEAT Firefighting Tactics

Partnership and Collaboration Essentials

Purpose

NPS has a history of success in collaborating internally and externally to advance our mission within and beyond park boundaries.  Some parks and programs operate almost exclusively through partnerships, while others use partnerships and community engagement to accomplish specific objectives. The goal of this training is to strengthen a foundation of collaboration and partnership knowledge that will increase the familiarity, skills, abilities, behaviors, and attitudes in all NPS employees, in support of division, office, or program responsibilities. 

This course will cover the following core partnership competencies: 

  • Collaborative Leadership  

  • Partner Cultural Awareness  

  • Community Collaboration 

  • Leveraging Partnerships  

  • Vision 

Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Seed Technology and Restoration Course

Target Audience:  Anyone interested in implementing Arid and Semi-Arid restoration projects including: Emergency Stabilization & Rehabilitation (ES&R) Plan Developers; Rangeland Management Specialists; Wildlife Biologists; Riparian Specialists; Foresters; Threatened & Endangered Species Biologists; Fisheries Biologists; Realty Specialists; Mineral, Oil & Gas Personnel; Botanists; Natural Resource Specialists; Fuels Specialists; Restoration Practitioners.  

Course Description:  This self-paced on-line course is intended to serve as an introduction to seed technology and Arid and Semi-Arid lands restoration as a first step towards more in-depth in person restoration and revegetation courses.

Course Objectives:  By the end of the course, participants will have an understanding of:  Ecological Restoration principles, standards of practice, and concepts to increase the success of restoration efforts in Arid and Semi-Arid ecosystems and the challenges they pose to successful restoration, and how to apply ecological restoration best practices and concepts in restoration planning.


The course consists of the following modules/lessons. Each are accessed separately and must be taken in sequential order.


Module 1:  Introduction
Module 2:  The National Seed Strategy

Module 3:  Principles, Standards and Concepts

Lesson 3.1:  Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration
Lesson 3.2:  Principles, Standards and Concepts - Native Seed Standards

Module 4:  Arid and Semi-Arid Systems

Lesson 4.1:  Overview of Drylands
Lesson 4.2:  Restoration Challenges
Lesson 4.3:  Current Knowledge

Module 5:  Developing and Implementing a Restoration Plan 

Introduction
Lesson 5.1:  Project Context
Lesson 5.2:  Vision, Goals, and Objectives
Lesson 5.3:  Plant Materials Selection and Procurement
Lesson 5.4:  Site Preparation
Lesson 5.5:  Developing and Implementing Seeding and Planting Strategies
Lesson 5.6:  Monitoring and Management
Lesson 5.7:  Putting It All Together

Director’s Order 21: Donations And Philanthropic Partnerships

Introduction to DO21 and prerequisite for increased delegation of authority for covered activities.

Audience:

This course is for all staff working closely with philanthropic partners or accepting donations.

Purpose:

To ensure the audience has a clear understanding of the laws, policies, and ethics around the acceptance and use of donations from partner organizations and other sources according to Director’s Order (DO) #21.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe how nonprofit organizations operate.
  2. Understand more about the culture of your philanthropic partner.
  3. Provide a high-level overview of critical sections of DO21 policy to colleagues and partners.
  4. Evaluate risk, rewards, accountability, and ethics guidance related to partnerships and philanthropy.
  5. Find guidelines to support work with philanthropic partners and making decisions about whether to accept donations.

This course will take about four hours to complete. It consists of 11 modules and an Introduction and Conclusion. You must take all 13 modules to earn a course completion certificate.

You can exit the course at any time and pick up where you left off when you return.

N9057 Airtanker Base Manager Workshop

The Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) workshop is designed to provide the attendee with current policy revisions, technical updates, changes in reference materials and operational procedures as well as an overall review of safety and security issues associated with the airtanker program.

RT-273 Single Engine Air Tanker Manager Workshop

Please Visit the NWCG Training Catalog for the most current course description and requirements.

NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

RT-372 Helicopter Manager Workshop

Please Visit the NWCG Training Catalog for the most current course description and requirements.

NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

RT-378 Air Tactical Group Supervisor Refresher

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NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

S-270 Basic Air Operations

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NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

S-271 Helicopter Crewmember

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NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

S-273 Single Engine Airtanker Manager

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NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

S-371 Helibase Manager

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NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

S-372 Helicopter Management

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NOTE: Individuals instructing NWCG aviation courses are required to meet instructor qualifications within the NWCG Field Managers Course Guide or individual course instructor guides.

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