Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Corrections To Missoula 2020 Loft Rigging Support Dates


Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help with the rigging effort this spring.  Some adjustment has been made to the dates, so please verify that you are still available to rig for the trainings you selected in the fall questionnaire. Contact the Missoula Loft at 329-4892 if there is a scheduling conflict.  


Preseason Rigging Support
March 9th-20th
Early Refresher
April 6th-17th
Misc. Out Of Region Support
April 13-May 15
Late Refresher
May 26th-June 5th
Region 1 Transition Training
April 27-May 22nd
Region 1 Rookie Training
May 18th Jun 12th


Northern Region University (NRU)Training Opportunities

Northern Region University (NRU) March 16-20
NRU is a great opportunity to take classes (often free of charge) to further your career or help you with life decisions such as retirement.  Included here is a great list that Tyson Atkinson (working for NRU this winter) put together that he thought our group of jumpers would be interested in.  To register for NRU, you do not need to go through Training, you can simply click on the link provided here and register yourself.  This time frame is during most school's spring break and the training department does not have any spring training this week.  Please contact Jake Besmer or Tyson Atkinson with any questions. 

NRU Website


COMPUTER:
·         Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Word Multiple classes and skill levels- $75
·         Box Pinyon Advanced User- Free
·         Box Pinyon Basics- Free
·         Micorsoft Teams-Free
·         ETS2-Concur Travel System Training-Free
·         eTracker Use and Guidance-Free
·         Collector for ArcGIS in R1- Free
·         Introduction to ArcGIS online-Free
·         Introduction to ArcGIS Enterprise System in R1- Free
VEHICLES:
·         Defensive Driving- Free
·         Fleet 101-Free
·         Initial Forklift Instruction/Recertification-Free
·         ATV Instructor Prep Course- $1000
CISM/SUICIDE:
·         Fire Service Suicide Prevention Training of Trainers- Free
·         Northern Rockies CISM Peer Team Meeting- Free
·         safeTALK Suicide Awareness and Prevention- Free
·         Strategic Response to Crisis- Free
·         Family and Hospital Liaison-Free
FIRE:
·         Arborist Climbing-Not listed on NRU-talk to Boyd
·         ICS 300- Talk to Training
·         ICS 400- Talk to Training
·         R-1 Saw Program Overview- Free
·         How to design the Best Resume for USA Jobs-Free
·         USFS Radio Systems- Free
·         RT 130- Refresher- Free
RETIREMENT:
·         Retirement Planning Seminar LEO/FF (Early/Mid Career)- $110
·         Retirement Planning Seminar LEO/FF (Late Career)- $165
MEDICAL/OTHER:
·         Aviation COR- $500
·         COR Refresher- $300
·         Self Defense Seminars- $40
·         First Aid CPR-$80
·         Wilderness First Responder (WFR)- $575

·         Wilderness Medicine Essentials- $80

Monday, January 13, 2020

Shane Ewing Scholarship Applications Due on January 31st

The Missoula Smokejumper Welfare Fund is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving individual.  The deadline for applications is on January 31st 2020, the scholarship will be awarded by the end of February.

Requirements to Apply for the Scholarship

-Must be a current or former smokejumper or have a direct family relation to a current or former smokejumper (spouse or children).

-Must be used for educational purposes.  Proof of education is required.  (College or University)

How to Apply

-
Write a one page essay covering the two topics below.

        1.  How has the smokejumping program impacted your life.

        2.  What type of education are you pursuing and how are you going to put that education to use.



Please Email your essays to apferruzzi1@yahoo.com or give to MSO Welfare Fund.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Outreach Notice Temporary Promotion/Detail Assistant Foreman 8/9


OUTREACH NOTICE

Temporary Promotion / Detail

GS-462-08/09
Supervisory Forestry Technician Smokejumper
Assistant Foreman


Region 1 Forest Service will soon be filling an NTE 120 day temporary promotion/detail, for a Supervisory Forestry Technician Smokejumper (Assistant Foreman) position, GS-0462-08/09, at the Aerial Fire Depot in Missoula, Montana.    
This position serves as an Assistant Manager for a national shared resource smokejumper program.    The primary purpose of this position is to assist in managing the activities of the Smokejumper Group and to provide the Forest Service’s highest level of technical expertise in the field of smokejumping operations, loft, loadmaster, training, and prescribed fire.   The incumbent works directly for either an Operations, Loft, Loadmaster, Training, or Project Fuels  manager.
If you are interested, please send a resume via email to Tory Kendrick, tory.kendrick@usda.gov  by 12:00 noon on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Housing and per diem negotiable if selected candidate is from outside the commuting area.

2020 Fuels List


2020 Master Jump List


Friday, January 3, 2020

Northern Rockies IMT Applications for 2020

Applications for Northern Rockies IMT are due by January 31st 2020.  Below is a link to the application.  Master Records are required for the applications, contact training.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS-VXnx-7eTTTTQeJJzsHU4QSikC3wmWPw20-9S8MGVfjEhQ/viewform