Research


Scope and Content Note

This series documents forest ranger duties, training, and routine activities; policies, procedures, and history; interactions with members of the public and other State agencies; administrative directives and decisions; and public relations. Topics include search and rescue training; procedures; firefighting; law enforcement; administrative duties; ranger and volunteer training and requirements; stewardship of state lands; and park use, safety, and policy.

Record types include minutes; memorandums; correspondence; manuals; publications; search and rescue reports; forest fire reports; photographs; assignments; equipment and supply inventories; case reports; personal observations; complaints; and suggestions; news clippings; maps; publications and press releases; and voluminous notes on various topics.