USFS California Wildland Firefighter Hiring Events

The Forest Service is hosting two in-person hiring events to quickly fill approximately 400 permanent, permanent seasonal, and temporary wildland fire positions across various forests in California including the Tahoe National Forest.
For complete details please see link below:  
https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/CA-FireHire

Tahoe National Forest hiring representatives will be in attendance at both events and it is strongly encouraged to contact the TNF duty stations that you are interested in working at ASAP, before the hiring events take place.

Applicants Do Not have to attend an in-person event to apply. 

In-person Hiring Events When/Where:
January 24–25, 2023 
from 9 AM–5 PM PST  
Double Tree Hotel
2233 Ventura Street
Fresno, CA 93721

February 14-15, 2023 
from 9 AM -5 PM PST 
Red Lion Hotel
1830 Hilltop Drive
Redding, CA 96002

Skip the line and reserve your spot today using this link https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/CA-FireHire

For applicants who plan on attending an event, we highly suggest applying on USAJOBS.gov during the application open period, before the event and reserving a scheduled time in order to avoid a long wait. Our goal with these events is to answer questions, move applicants through the interview process, and match local candidates with local positions in California.

Applicants may still attend the event as walk-ins. However, we cannot guarantee a walk-in applicant will make it through the application, interview, and job offer process during the scheduled event.

Applications accepted January 17–26, 2023 for Fresno event and February 7-16, 2023, for Redding event on USAJOBS.gov for positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. Search for these Fire Jobs using the following announcement numbers on USAJOBS.gov and apply by the closing date. 

• Permanent /Permanent Seasonal Firefighter
Forestry Aid GS-0462-03 
Forestry Technician GS-0462-04 
USAJOBS Vacancy Number 23-EHTOCR-R5JAN-FS4886-34DH

• Temporary Seasonal Firefighter
Forestry Aid GS-0462-03 
USAJOBS Vacancy Number 23-EHT-OCR-R5JAN-TF3867-3DH

• Temporary Seasonal Firefighter
Forestry Technician GS-0462-04
USAJOBS Vacancy Number 23-EHT-OCR-R5JAN-TF0003-4DH




Meredith Anello
Forestry Technician- Wildland Firefighter Engine 371
Public Information Officer-Fire 
U.S. Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest 
Truckee Ranger District

Craig Sheridan and grandson.........

​On November 18, 2022, the Sierra County Sheriff's Office responded to the White's Sierra Station in Loyalton for the report of check fraud.
Upon arrival, investigators learned that White's Sierra Station had a company check stolen from them for $6,200.00 that was intended for a distributor.
Over the course of two months, Sierra County investigators wrote six search warrants tracking the suspect to Sacramento, CA.
On January 10, 2023, Sierra County Deputies traveled to Sacramento, CA. The Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force and Sacramento County Sheriff's Department assisted Sierra County Deputies in the execution of a search warrant on an apartment.
During the search warrant, Deputies took Dannielle Coleman of Sacramento, CA, into custody for identity theft, check fraud, grand theft, and money laundering. After thoroughly searching the apartment, investigators located dozens of victims' identities and stolen mail.
The Sierra County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the @SacSheriff for all their operational support and assistance in planning this operation.

 

SACRAMENTO – Senate Budget Vice Chair, Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) and Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) react to the announcement of Governor Newsom’s 2023-24 proposed budget today.  
 
“California’s assumption of unending higher revenue, combined with overspending on misguided priorities, led the state down the path to the deficit we have today. And this is in contrast to other states that are considering tax rebates at this same time,” said Senator Niello.


“Republicans fought to fill the Rainy Day Fund, and we applaud today’s commitment to not tap into it. Recent on-going spending by the governor must be re-evaluated. The governor continues to celebrate how much he spends, but California has yet to see the results. 


“California is not on a sustainable path. The state must take pause and address the real needs of Californians such as homelessness, public safety, wildfires, water storage, and education. Republicans look forward to working with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle towards a more live-able California.” 


Senate Minority Leader Jones said, “The California Senate Republican Caucus is pleased that Governor Newsom listened to our calls and is not planning on tapping into reserves. We are disappointed, but not surprised, by the governor breaking his promise to pay down our unemployment insurance debt—instead he leaves small businesses to bear the brunt of the state’s failures with a tax increase.


"Our caucus stands ready with practical solutions to the many problems plaguing Californians. We are eager to work with our colleagues across the aisle on fixing California and spending smarter instead of spending more.”
 
And earlier this morning, California Senate Minority Caucus Chair, Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) released the following video statement prior to Governor Newsom’s budget proposal announcement:


“Drive down the street,” said Senator Nguyen. “Turn on the news. Go to the gas pump. There are harsh realities facing Californians up and down this state. Taxpayers cannot afford more empty promises and failures. We want results.” 

Media Briefing Will Be Held Today at 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As a series of severe storms is poised to move across California in the coming days, DWR will host a media briefing via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. today to discuss current weather forecasts and the state’s hydrologic conditions.
Experts will discuss flooding projections for parts of California, current forecasts for rivers, levees and weirs, and the department’s continued efforts to support local communities. State and local agencies are working together to proactively respond to immediate local impacts and are coordinating flood preparedness activities.
Reporters who wish to attend the Zoom briefing may register here. For those unable to attend, a recording of the briefing will be made available upon request. Additional briefings may be held throughout the week to keep media apprised of important updates.
What: Media Briefing on Winter Storms, Flood Conditions
When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Who: Dr. Michael Anderson, State Climatologist, DWR
         Jeremy Hill, Hydrology and Flood Operations Branch Manager, DWR
Where: Media Briefing via Zoom
Media briefing open to credentialed media only. Registration for the webinar is required (click here to register). Once registered, the link to join the media briefing will be emailed to you.
For more information, follow us on Twitter or Facebook and read our news releases and DWR updates.

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SummaryIn February 1982, a Sierra Pacific Power Company worker noticed a double-bagged black garbage bag floating in the Truckee River at the Flash Dam. Upon inspection, the worker opened the bag and discovered an unresponsive White female infant. The decedent was found wrapped in a pink/red towel and was declared dead at the scene by law enforcement investigators. Days later, an autopsy was performed by the Washoe County Coroner’s Office which revealed that the infant was less than a year old, weighed four pounds, had brown hair, and was measured as 16 inches in height. The autopsy also led investigators to conclude that the infant had been dead for one week prior to the discovery of her remains. Investigators were unable to make a definitive determination about the baby’s eye color.
Since the discovery of the infant’s remains, law enforcement investigators have diligently pursued all leads about her identity. Washoe County Coroner’s Office examined tissue block samples from the infant and preserved them for evidentiary purposes. In July 2010, the case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as case number #UP7400. Despite the exhaustive efforts of law enforcement, the infant’s identity has remained a mystery. With few leads for investigators to pursue, the case eventually went cold.
In 2022, the Sierra County Sheriff's Office partnered with Othram to determine if advanced forensic DNA testing could help establish an identity for the infant or a close relative. The investigation continues as Othram begins to build a comprehensive genealogical profile. Anyone with information that could aid in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Sierra County Sheriff's Office by calling 530-289-3700 and referencing agency case 2-820257-L.
A DNASolves crowdfund has bContribute Noween created to raise funds for the remaining casework costs. Anyone can contribute ​here.

 


SACRAMENTO – In response to the oncoming powerful storm, this morning Caltrans activated approximately 1,200 electronic highway signs statewide to display urgent safety messaging. 
 
“Safety is always Caltrans’ priority, so as a violent storm deluges our state, today we activated our electronic message signs to advise everyone to avoid unnecessary travel during the peak of the storm,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “If travel cannot be postponed, we urge motorists to drive slowly, allow themselves plenty of time and be especially alert.” 
 
Earlier today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation throughout California to support the ongoing response to recent winter storms. Caltrans has activated its district emergency operation centers and is working with local partners to respond to the storm and be poised to recover from its damage. In addition, the department is:  

• Prioritizing staffing, with more than 4,000 crew members working 12-hour shifts. 
• Placing equipment at critical locations to prepare for flooding and mudslides to quickly respond to emergencies. 
• Monitoring bridges as the river levels rise and water flows increase.  

If travel is unavoidable, Caltrans urges drivers – before they get on the road – to go to the Caltrans website and check QuickMap.dot.ca.gov for real-time traffic information or call 1-800-427-ROAD.  
 
Caltrans also reminds drivers to move over to allow crews, California Highway Patrol officers and other emergency personnel to perform the important tasks needed to keep the roads open. And if motorists see standing water, use caution. It may be deeper than it appears. Never drive through moving water. 

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First Storm to Arrive Today, More Weather Through Next Week
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is alerting motorists of successive winter storms forecasted by the National Weather Service that will impact travel in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada starting today.
 
Rainfall amounts are expected to range between 2-4 inches in the valley and 5-7 inches in higher elevations. Sustained winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph will make travel extremely difficult. Driving during this storm is highly discouraged.
 
Heavy snow in the Sierra is expected down to 4,500 feet elevation and accumulating 2-4 feet at pass levels. Chain controls should be expected on Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 50 and secondary highways in the mountains.
 
Today marks the most recent in a series of storms, with wet weather expected through the weekend and into next week. Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. has been contracted due to necessary emergency repairs on Highways 50, 49 and 193 in areas that have storm damage in El Dorado County. Daytime one-way traffic control should be expected in multiple locations as weather allows. Caltrans maintenance crews will be monitoring areas prone to flooding and slides.
 
Check out Caltrans' “QuickMap” for current road conditions and chain requirements at quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the free QuickMap app on the App Store or Google Play. Motorists also can call the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
 
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties.
 

Tahoe Forest Health System is recognized as a leader in the healthcare industry
www.tfhd.com


 (Tahoe/Truckee, Calif.) – Tahoe Forest Health System announced that it has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® and Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. These awards are part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience.
 
As a winner of the Press Ganey HX Guardian of Excellence Award®, Tahoe Forest Health System’s Emergency Department and Inpatient Services are in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience in the last year. Tahoe Forest Health System’s Inpatient Services has ranked in the top 5% for over a minimum of three consecutive years, earning the Press Ganey HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award®. Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care.
 
“By putting human experience at the heart of healthcare, our team has continued to raise the bar year-after-year in caring for our patients,” said Harry Weis, President and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System. “These awards are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to our mission of enhancing the health of our communities that we serve through excellence and compassion.”
 
To learn more about Tahoe Forest Health System’s Emergency Department and Inpatient Services, visit www.tfhd.com.
 
 
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About Tahoe Forest Health System
Tahoe Forest Health System, which includes Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, CA, and Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, NV, offers 24-hour emergency care, urgent care, primary and specialty health care clinics including Tahoe Forest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Commission on Cancer (COC) accredited cancer center, the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, and the Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care. With a strong focus on high quality patient care, community collaboration, clinical excellence and innovation, Tahoe Forest Health System is a UC Davis Rural Center of Excellence. For a complete list of physician specialties and services, visit www.tfhd.com.


About Press Ganey
Press Ganey, the leading Human Experience (HX) healthcare performance improvement company, offers an integrated suite of solutions that address safety, clinical excellence, patient experience and workforce engagement. The company works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care. Press Ganey is a PG Forsta company.
 
 
                                  

Six Cinderlite trucks drove through Loyalton on Tuesday delivering sand. 
​Thanks CalTrans for keeping our roads safe!

Liberty is staging crews and preparing for potential impacts from the incoming storm.  We encourage customers to prepare as well. 

Winter weather and extreme winds are anticipated across the region this week. The expected combination of snow, freezing temperatures, and dangerous winds may produce hazardous conditions and the potential for outages. At Liberty, our crews are prepared to respond to outage emergencies. Liberty encourages customers to prepare as well. 

Prepare in advance

• Build an emergency kit that includes flashlights, battery operated radio, extra batteries, bottled water, warm clothing and blankets, and more.
• Plan for medical needs that may be impacted by a loss of power.
• Plan for heating and/or cooling for your home.
• To receive text, email, and voice notifications in the event of an outage, update your contact information by filling out the form on our Contact Us page and selecting “update contact information” in the “topic” box, or call customer care at 1-800-782-2506. 
• View updates on our Outage Map or follow us on social media: Twitter (@LibertyUtil_CA) and Facebook (@LibertyUtilitiesLT). 
• Understand how Liberty restores power 

Find this information and more

Forecasts can change rapidly. Our teams continue to monitor the weather closely and prepare to respond if needed. Please stay tuned to your local news sources and take steps now to prepare for the potential for extreme weather. 

 
QUINCY, CA — Plumas National Forest fire managers plan to conduct pile burning beginning tomorrow, Wednesday January 4, in Greenhorn Ranch and Butterfly Valley, conditions permitting.
Approximately 17 acres of piles are planned to be treated as part of fuel reduction.  Treatment is expected to start at the landings in Greenhorn Wednesday morning, then shift to Butterfly East timber piles as early as Thursday.  Ignitions may continue through Friday as conditions allow.
The piles at both locations are very large and may produce smoke for several days.  Smoke is expected to be visible but not have significant long-term impacts to communities.  Short duration, minor smoke impacts are expected to the communities around Quincy, as well as on Forest roads and Highway 70 in the area.
Visibility on roads in the project area may be reduced, especially early in the morning and late evening as smoke settles.  Drivers in the area should use caution.
Burning will only take place on burn days established by the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District.
If weather conditions become unfavorable, including increased or gusty winds in the area, burning will stop until conditions improve.  Firefighters will be monitoring conditions and the burning piles until fires are out.
“We appreciate the patience of residents and visitors in Greenhorn Ranch and Butterfly Valley as we continue fuel reduction and treatment,” said Mount Hough District Battalion Chief Joseph McGinn.  “The ongoing work in these areas is improving fuel conditions and helping protect our local communities.”
For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas. 

Despite Heavy Rain and Snow, Relief from Drought Conditions Still Depends on Coming Months
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. Statewide the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date.
California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days, with the threat of flooding in parts of California. Conditions so far this season have proven to be strikingly similar to last year when California saw some early rainstorms and strong December snow totals only to have the driest January through March on record.
“The significant Sierra snowpack is good news but unfortunately these same storms are bringing flooding to parts of California,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “This is a prime example of the threat of extreme flooding during a prolonged drought as California experiences more swings between wet and dry periods brought on by our changing climate.”
One year ago, the Phillips survey showed the seventh highest January measurements on record for that location. However, those results were followed by three months of extremely dry conditions and by April 1 of last year, the Phillips survey measurements were the third lowest on record. 
More telling than a survey at a single location are DWR’s electronic readings from 130 stations placed throughout the state. Measurements indicate that statewide, the snowpack’s snow water equivalent is 17.1 inches, or 174 percent of average for this date. This January’s results are similar to results in 2013 and 2022 when the January 1 snowpack was at or above average conditions, only for dry weather to set in and lead to drought conditions by the end of the water year (September 30). In 2013, the first snow survey of the season also provided promising results after a wet December similar to today’s results. However, the following January and February were exceptionally dry, and the water year ended as the driest on record, contributing to a record-breaking drought. In 2022, record-breaking December snowfall was again followed by the driest January through March period on record.
“Big snow totals are always welcome, but we still have a long way to go before the critical April 1 total,” said DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Sean de Guzman. “It’s always great to be above average this early in the season, but we must be resilient and remember what happened last year. If January through March of 2023 turn out to be similar to last year, we would still end the water year in severe drought with only half of an average year's snowpack.”
On average, the Sierra snowpack supplies about 30 percent of California’s water needs and is an important factor in determining how DWR manages the state’s water resources. Its natural ability to store water is why the Sierra snowpack is often referred to as California's “frozen reservoir.” A below-average snowpack impacts water users across the state, putting further stress on the environment and critical groundwater supplies.
Due to these increasing swings from dramatically wet to dry conditions, Governor Newsom’s recently released “California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future” calls for investing in new projects and technologies that will modernize how the state manages water. In alignment with the Administration’s strategy, the recently adopted 2022 Update to the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan identifies actions needed to adapt much of California’s flood infrastructure to a rapidly changing climate. Current climate research indicates the state will see bigger swings from extreme heat and dry conditions to larger and more powerful storms that deliver temporary large boosts to the state snowpack as well as flood risk. 
DWR encourages Californians to visit SaveOurWater.com for water saving tips and information, and to continue to conserve California's most precious resource, rain or shine.
DWR conducts five media-oriented snow surveys at Phillips Station each winter near the first of each month, January through April and, if necessary, May. The next survey is tentatively scheduled for February 1.
Additional Resources

• Video of today’s Phillips survey
• Digital photos of today’s Phillips survey (available early afternoon)
• B-roll of today’s Phillips survey (available early afternoon)
• Snowpack readings (View readings for current regional snowpack and historical snowpack comparison)
• Precipitation data (View current California Data Exchange Center charts for the Northern Sierra 8-station index for updated rainfall readings in the critical northern portion of the state, as well as the  San Joaquin 5-station index and Tulare Basin 6-station index)

 
 
People v. Charles Clinton White (20CR0106, 21CR0040, 22CR0051)
 
On December 6, 2022, Charles Clinton White, of Loyalton, was convicted of driving on a suspended license, DUI with 2 priors and having a dog at large.  He was sentenced to to18 months jail (suspended), placed on 4 years probation, ordered to pay finds of $2,495, and ordered to install an ignition interlock device, and participate in collaborative court. 
 
People v. Steiner Von Knoefler (22CR0090)
 
On December 6, 2022, Steiner Von Knoefler of Good Years Bar, was convicted of violating Health and Safety Code section 11550, under the influence of a controlled substance.  He was placed on 1 year probation, and ordered to pay a fine of $500.00.
 
People v. Javier Eduardo TorresMuratalla (22CR0053)
           
On December 20, 2022, Javier Eduardo TorresMuratalla, of Sacramento, was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 22406.1 – speeding and Vehicle Code section 21806 – failing to yield to emergency vehicles.  He was ordered to pay a fine of $1,718.00.
 
People v. Bruce Dean Schwartz (22CR0086)
 
On December 20, 2022, Bruce Dean Schwartz of Tahoe City, was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 2310323103.5 – wet reckless.  He was sentenced to 1 day in jail, ordered to complete a DUI class and pay a fine of $1,409.00.
 
 
 
People v. Jeffrey Michael Smith (22CR0104)
 
On December 20, 2022, Jeffrey Michael Smith of Loyalton, was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23152(b), driving under the influence.  He was sentenced to 2 days in jail, placed on 3 years probation, ordered to take a DUI class and pay a fine of $1,860.00.