ICA Approves Recreation Resolution, Calls for State Task Force
Last week IDL staff attended the Idaho Cattle Association's annual convention. Approaches to addressing the ever-increasing recreational impacts on Idaho's public land were deliberated by association members.
These discussions resulted in the passage of a resolution which asks state officials to create a task force to "enact more meaningful, focused management of recreation." The resolution also directed ICA leadership to collaborate with stakeholders to find solutions to the challenges presented by increased recreational pressures on public lands.
IDL Staff Reminded that Safety is the Top Priority for Next Week's All Staff Meeting
The All Staff meeting is being held in Moscow next week. The director sent an email to employees to remind them safety is the top priority.
He assured employees steps are being taken. He wrote:
First, the recent tragic murders of the University of Idaho students are certain to be front and center on most people’s minds as we prepare to meet in Moscow next week. To that end, we have been working closely with the University Inn to ensure that safety is the top priority. The hotel will be implementing hotel card access for all exterior doors starting at 6pm, aside from the main lobby and west entrance. Additionally, the hotel will be staffing the hotel parking lot with security guards from 10pm – 6am. Hotel staff are required to wear name badges, so while at the meeting, please wear your lanyard and nametag provided at check-in. We have many new employees across the agency and our nametags will identify who belongs at our event and who doesn’t.
Winter driving tips were also provided for staff.
IDL to Hold Fire After Action Review Early Next Week
The Fall Fire Meeting and post-fire season after action review will be held in Moscow at the University Inn on Tuesday, November 29 beginning at 8am - a few hours before the All Staff Meeting begins. Area Managers, Wardens and Assistants, Fire Bureau staff, Operations staff, Executive staff and Dispatch have been invited.
The agenda for the 3.5 hour meeting covers:
- 2022 lessons learned
- Fires that started on federally protected land but moved into IDL's protection areas
- Hazard pay update
- Fire Bureau and Operations communications, and zone fire managers
- Master fire agreement update
IDL Safety Update
The following safety message went out to all IDL employees.
Workers comp policy micro learning: Have you read the new DHR Workers Comp Policy? Did it leave you with questions? If so, please join the upcoming micro learning session on Tuesday, December 6th, at 9:30 PST, 10:30 MST to get your questions answered! The following DHR link takes you to all the information regarding this new policy.
Building drills: The Safety Committee has identified that conducting drills at all IDL buildings is a priority. We will be developing a Drill Guideline for use when conducting drills and will begin assisting offices with drills. A Safety Committee member will be reaching out to your Safety Coordinator soon to coordinate your office drill.
Ice cleats: Did you order your IDL provided ice cleats? If so, did you receive them? If not, please contact me directly. If you didn't order, but have decided that you want to now, contact me.
Safety orange baseball and stocking hats: This IDL provided PPE has recently been distributed to offices and programs. If you are eligible and did not receive yours, please contact your supervisor.
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