Tribal Nations Response Team - Fire

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Kirk’s Anniversary Update.

Please feel free to share the flyer.

**The family will be having a private Spiritual Run/Walk at 12:00AM on Saturday before the memorial starts. However, they have extended the invitation to Kirk fire brothers and sisters to join them.
THIS WALK/RUN IS ONLY FOR FAMILY & FIRE FIGHTERS, NOT PUBLIC.

We appreciate your support and understanding.

Thank you

Greetings Tribal Nations Response Team Family and Friends,

Kirkland Nish family is preparing a Celebration of Life to commemorate his one year passing anniversary.

They would appreciate videos and pictures of him doing what he loved, working along side his fire brothers and sisters.

They are having a video montage created to show during the anniversary.

please post your pictures and write out something you remember of Kirkland in the message below so the family can download them

Respectfully
TNRT

We lost our brother Kirkland Nish. Mr Nish worked with our program from 2011 until 2017 during the period of time we built the Pima Agency Type II IA Crew. He was a mentor to young firefighters, a friend to many and our brother. He will be deeply missed. His family has asked that we share the following statement and information about his memorial.

It is with great sadness that I, Roberta Smith, along with, Christopher Nish, announce the loss of our Son, Kirkland Nish. Brother to Melissa Nish, Venessa Nish, Isaiah Smith, Lane Nish, and Kyle Nish. Father to Lamar Nish, Uriah Nish, Nehemiah Jones, Maliyah Nish, and Kailob Nish.

Kirkland, whom unexpectedly took his life on Sunday, August 23, due to a continuous battle with depression and PTSD, will be missed dearly. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

Memorial:
Saturday, August 29, 2020
1am-4am
Smith Residence- 8427 S. Mission Rd. Tucson, AZ

DRIVE-THRU ONLY
(Traffic will be directed)
Candles and Flowers will be received upon entry

Please let the family know if you will be attending so we can prepare a to-go plate for you. Text Isaiah Smith at 520-993-0852

If you are struggling reach out, there is help.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255

Congratulations Michael and Carlos!!!

ATTENTION!!!! UPDATE!!!!

Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, Pima/Salt River Fire Management Staff are currently teleworking and practicing social distancing. We are developing Standard Operating Procedures that will guide our response to wildfires this year. We will still be sponsoring our AD ( Administratively Determined, Emergency Firefighters). Please be patient as we modify our processes to insure we are following best practices to reduce the risk of COVID 19 during the response to wildfires. Please keep yourselves healthy and implement habits that will reduce your risk of COVID 19 We are going to need you. Stay healthy!

https://wildfiretoday.com/2020/03/24/federal-agencies-waive-some-training-and-testing-requirements-in-response-to-covid-19-pandemic/

Federal agencies waive some training and testing requirements in response to COVID-19 pandemic - Wildfire Today In some cases returning employees will not have to take the Work Capacity Test this year

Batch (WCT: 2/29 & 3/5/2020) emailed to WRO for auditing...these Pack Tests were before the COVID-19 Prevention was in effect as of 3/12/2020.
Also, sending Batch #002 (IA:Crest/Canal) today to WRO to be audited as of 3/18/2020.
****NOTE****
Please email in your 2020 Tax packets to me at your earliest convenience.

MEDICAL CERTS....please email them to me....don't wait until the day of the pack test is resumed....we're still waiting for further directions from the National level on how to handle postponed Pack Tests....so stay tuned.
Call the office if you have questions, thank you.

***** NOTICE ******
We will be Postponing the Pack Testing until further notice. Dates: 3/13/2020 (Fri) & 3/19/2020 (Thu).

Also, if you have not turned in your Certificates from your medicals, this is the time to get those in before we resume the Pack Tests.

If you have further questions, please call the office. Thank you.

Only You, Be Fire Safe!!! 2020 Mul-Chu-Tha Parade in Sacaton, AZ

Congratulations to Justin Wedo and Laramie Kisto for successfully completing the 2020 South West Engine Academy. The Southwest Engine Academy is recognized nationally for its excellence in developing leadership skills and practical knowledge in the use of engines while performing in wildfire situations. The Academy is designed to allow fire professionals to achieve proficiency in all areas of engine and driving operations.