“We are incredibly proud of this year’s graduates and are excited to see them begin what we hope are long careers of public service in our state parks,” Dunn said. “Our rangers provide important contacts with park visitors in addition to law enforcement. I am excited to see this group join our ranks and look forward to seeing them be positive examples of DCNR’s mission to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's natural resources for present and future generations' use and enjoyment.”
DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks employs park rangers to oversee law enforcement in state parks and forests.
State park ranger trainees must complete a 19-week academy at Temple University that includes training to learn to provide visitor services, educational programs and information, specifics of equipment use, enforcing rules and commonwealth law, and more.
The graduates and their associated state parks include--
Troy Baney, Bald Eagle
Silas Bruno, Moraine
Joshua Buterbaugh, Yellow Creek
James Allen DeMore, Pymatuning
Massimo DiSanto, Nockamixon
Ronald Jay Gallo, Black Moshannon
Audrey Hruza, Ohiopyle
Ross Thomas Osborn, Neshaminy
Amber Russell, Codorus
Evan Snyder, Oil Creek
Sarah Grace Spaulding, Codorus
A ceremony was held May 26 for 16 rangers and 10 park managers who completed the training.
Ranger graduates include:
Andrew Brock, Point
Samuel Catlin, Fort Washington
Daniel Coffroth, Gifford Pinchot
Carolyn Degurski, French Creek
Nicholas Gliozzi, Lackawanna
James Godfrey, Washington Crossing
Connor Groshardt, Promised Land
Ryan Kochara, Prince Gallitzin
Shawn Kulick, Neshaminy
Keith Mark, Colonel Denning
Ryan Neese, Prince Gallitzin
Rachel Opp, French Creek
Helen Vought, Ohiopyle
Ronald Warren, Little Pine
Jade Whipple, Bald Eagle
Hannah Wilson, Little Buffalo
Park manager graduates include:
Kimberly Bischof, French Creek
Robert Campion, Region 3 (southcentral Pennsylvania)
Cassandra Criss, Region 2 (western Pennsylvania)
Matthew Eckle, Region 4 (eastern Pennsylvania)
Corie Eckman, Region 2
Allison Kuzar, Region 3
Cody Miller, Region 1 (northcentral Pennsylvania)
Corey Shannon, Nockamixon
Paige Steffy, Park and Operations Management Division
Justin Waid, Sinnemahoning
Click Here for video from the May 26 ceremony. Please credit DCNR if used.
“Completing the ranger academy is a tremendous accomplishment that helps prepare rangers and managers for their important role of managing public lands,” State Parks Director John Hallas said. “I am proud of each of these individuals and the commitment to service the have demonstrated through the academy and I am eager to see them demonstrate what they have learned at their respective parks in the future.”
Becoming A Ranger
Those interested in becoming a park ranger must:
-- Be a Pennsylvania resident
-- Be at least 21 years old
-- Possess a valid driver’s license
-- Must possess a valid certificate or its equivalent in first aid and adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as provided by the PA Department of Health for professional rescuers or health care professionals at the time of the interview.
-- Complete the State Civil Service Commission exam
For more information about becoming a ranger trainee or for other Pennsylvania employment opportunities, visit employment.pa.gov.
For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog, Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
(Photo: From the May 26 graduation.)
Resource Links:
-- PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Being A Ranger - By Brian Price, DCNR Ranger Supervisor at French Creek State Park
-- PA Parks & Forests Foundation: My DCNR Ranger, A Learning Advisory Booklet
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[Posted: June 24, 2022] PA Environment Digest
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