R 8 Modules

No new news on the future of Region 8 modules as travel cap continues to hinder progress.  BUT if you have any contacts in the southeast let Sam or Dan know so that they can help with coordination.

After Hours Hanger Access

Talk with your foreman if you need to get into the aircraft hanger after hours. There is an access code you need to get. If you don't have it the police are automatically dispatched. This has happened a couple of times and they are starting to get grumpy.

Spotters and ASP's - Do it now and avoid future AgLearns

You need to make sure that training has a paper copy of ALL of your IAT (Interagency Aviation Training) completion certificates. These need to be in your IQCS record, for the following classes:
A-101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 113, 115, 116, 200 & 204

At some point IAT will switch over to AgLearn, so getting this done now might not be a bad idea.

Health Benefits Open Season problems

If you made changes to your health benefits in this year's open season using the online self help tool, you might want to check and verify that the changes went through.

Several people had their changes deleted, the online system has some problems.

Join in the AFD Holiday Safety Day Potluck Chili Cook Off!

Holiday/Safety Flyer

Download link

Help a Bro in Need?!?!

Download Letter

Pie Contest & flip for the CFC

Try some pie on Nov 15th at 11:00, in the breakroom.

It'll cost $1 to sample a pie. The proceeds will go to whichever CFC charity is chosen by the baker of the tastiest pie.

There will also be a flip, with the pot to go to the charity chosen by the winner.

For more details, or to enter one of your pies, contact Clare at 329-4764 or Kayla at 329-4931

Fall 2012 Newsletter and Questionnaire

Check out the fall newsletter for all the latest buzz from around the base. It is available for download here:
Fall 2012 Newsletter Download Link

Once you've read that, you should have all the info you need to fill out the 2012 Fall Questionnaire, which can be found here:         Fall 2012 Questionnaire Download Link

Please take a moment to complete the form, and return it to Ops, or email it to tkendrick@fs.fed.us , sometime before December 9th.

Yippeee

There is a class available in AgLearn on Workplace Harassment.

You have to get it done by next September. If it's not done by then, Reed will stop by and gently remind you.

Protect your annual leave

If you are one of the lucky few who have so much leave saved up that you're in use or lose:
Be sure to put in a leave slip for any time you are planning to take off, including the Christmas break. This will protect your leave in case something comes up that causes you to miss your leave days (Hurricaine, Blizzard response, government shutdown, etc.)

Want to teach fire classes in Samoa?

R-5 sent out a Cadre Solicitation to teach I-200 in American Samoa next February. There is a sheet with details at the ops desk. If you aren't around to stop by and look at the hard copy, give ops a call and we can email it to you.

Reply is due by November 30th.

More work opportunities

Burning: If the weather cooperates, there may be a some pile burning the week of Nov 13th to 16th. Slots for 2-3 folks, contact Helterline or Pfahler if interested.

Chainsaws: The cache has quite a few chainsaws in need of repair. The work may be available throughout the winter, for those who know how. Contact ops for more info.

All slots are full as of 11/08

Potential Saw teams to Sandy

We may be asked to provide sawyers to help with the response to Hurricaine Sandy sometime in the next week. If you are interested & available, please call ops and let us know.

Happy Halloween

Women in Smokejumping reunion

Come Celebrate With Us

 30 Years of Women in Smokejumping

WHO’S INVITED: Anyone who has ever stuck a Pulaski into a burning log or knows someone who has.

VISIT: www.jumpingsince1981.blogspot.com

4pm: Main Event $30

Presentations, Dinner, Awards, Party

                        7pm: Party only $10 at the door

                  Party till the cows come home! (cash bar)

    Saturday November 3rd

                                                            Montana Snowbowl

                                                            Event starts at 4pm

For More information & preregistration visit: http://jumpingsince1981.blogspot.com or contact:

                Jessie Thomas (406) 360-6521        junglejess79@gmail.com

ALB Climbing

There are slots available for the next round of climbing to find the Beetle in Massachusetts. 

Details are:

• Nov 2nd to Dec 3rd
• ~ 10 hr days, w/H
• Staying in apartments

Call Kvisler @ 530 945 1390 if interested.

More mandatory Aglearn

The annual computer security class is now available in Aglearn. Look for:

"FY2013 USDA Information Security Awareness Training "

It needs to be done by March 31st. You can test out of it if you score 70% or higher on the pre-test.

T Party

Spread the word - The 2012 T-Party will be Saturday, October 13th, starting at 4PM.

It will be held at the Orchard Homes Country Club, which is just west of the intersection of Reserve and 3rd streets.

There is a sign up sheet on the ops counter for folks who can bring food or other goodies.

2012-13 Training

Please come talk with Training about classes you want to take this winter. Nominations will be sent out ASAP.

Don’t Forget Your Upcoming Fire Courses:

October

16^th-18^th: GIS for Incident Management

                (selections - Myers)

22^nd-26^th: L-380 Fireline Leadership

                (selections – Starr, Atkinson)

29^th-30^th: BEHAVE+

November

5^th-9^th: M-410 Facilitative Instructor

14^th-16^th: I-300 Intermediate ICS

December

3^rd-7^th: L-381 Incident Leadership

10^th-13^th: S-430 Operations Section Chief

11^th-12^th: S-490 Prework for Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations

Once you have committed to taking a class, please don't back out. If you must change your plans and cannot attend a class, you need to give 30 days notice prior to the class start date.

Another cargo drop

Vincenzo Cruz Ferruzzi dropped in on October 5th! Congratulations

Pulling Temp 6 Cert

Any GS 5 temp or potential transfer should update your application by Aug 7.  The Cert will be pulled soon.
OCRT-462-6-SMKJMP-DT

Changes for the 2013 Needs-to-know book

If you have any ideas, wishes, or dreams for things to be added, removed, or modified in next years Needs-to-know book, click on the link to the right & share them.

baby in tow

Congratulations to the Gilmans and a big welcome to Hadley Mae!  Hadley was born on 5/29/2012 tipping the scales at 7 lb 4 oz.

Baby Boy!

Sam and Stacey Pfahler have welcomed Beau Pfahler weighing in at 9 lbs. 1 oz.  Congratulation!

Welcome Back Party @ Holiday Inn (Brooks & Brown) Monday 4/9 @ 5pm

Get your Applications Ready

The base may be pulling certs for GS 6, 7, and 8 positions in two weeks so get your apps up-to-date and submitted!

Get your 2012 spring newsletter hot off the press!

No Region 8

Unfortunately there will be no Region 8 Modules provided from Region 1 this spring.

Six more weeks of winter

The welfare fund has a variety of Outdoor Research (OR) jackets for sale. There are synthetic and down, hoodie and non-hoodie. All have embroidered jumper logos. There is also a limited number of women's jackets. Price range is $80.00 - $100.00.

LincPass Alert!!!

The locks at the AFD are changing as you all might have experienced.  To open the doors you will need a Linc Pass or a temporary ePACS card.  The Linc Pass may be obtained from Jim Huntley (329-1087) located at the Lolo NF supervisor's office at Fort Missoula.

The temporary ePACS card will be issued here at the base.  Please see Ops for the form you will need to complete prior to receiving your temp pass from Clare or Frank.

All employees still need to Keep old security pass with them until further notice. The transition from old to new will take a couple of weeks.

Framed photos for the new and improved upstairs

Please submit frame-worthy pictures of your summer adventures to Mark Pieper at pieper.mark@gmail.com. Approximately 20 will be chosen to frame for the new and improved upstairs / internet cafe. Landscape format is preferred, and the higher resolution the better. Spread the word, and thanks...

Projects Update 1-24-2011

New info coming out of R-8 concerning modules.  Clint has said Wx is goofy down there right now, but Feb. is looking to be good and he wants to start bring FS modules down around mid- Feb.  Currently he is thinking each module for 3 weeks and atleast two rolls.  I have a list of folks interested, please call me or email me if you want to be on that list. 
Also have a cadre committed to the Apprentice Academy to teach L-280 and I-200 between March 12th thru the 21st.  The weekend would be off to go to SF or skiing or ??.  Usually there is some OT with these details. I would love to hear from folks with any interest in this. 
We need to get folks in pay status and get them their travel card for either of these, so earlier is better the later.  Timo Rova 406-239-9457 or trova@fs.fed.us
Happy New Year

Want to teach S-290 in Early June?

Contact Jake Besmer or Chris Johnson if you are interested in Teaching S-290 in early June.

Master List 2012

With the help of  all jumpers present, the list was drawn Tuesday, January 17.
Please see other related links under Jumper List

Smokejumper Physicals!

Call for your appointment today!

You cannot do the PT Test or the units at refresher until your Physical has been completed and all paperwork has been returned to Margarita. Follow these steps.

1.Pick up the required paperwork from Margarita.

2. Make your appointment for your physical. The AFD will pay up to $144 towards the physician of your choice OR you can make an appointment with Occupational Health @ 601 W. Spruce, 406-329-5746.

3. Call Margarita at 406-329-4944 and let her know where and when you are planning to get your physical. She will then intiiate payment.

3. Get your physical. Ensure that it is properly signed.

4. Return paperwork to Margarita.

Overhead Refresher

If you are a GS 7 or above plan on attending Overhead refresher the week of March 19th to 23^rd.

Hansen Baby

Baby Hansen has arrived!  Zoe was born on January 4th weighing in at 8 lbs 11oz.