Park Ranger/Warden Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Park Ranger/Warden includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Greeting visitors and explaining the park rules and safety regulations.
Patrolling the campsite and ensuring visitors are following the rules and not disrupting the natural environment or other guests.
Performing emergency care, such as CPR, first aid, search and rescue, and assisting with stopping or containing forest fires.
Performing animal care, such as reporting or caring for wounded animals, trapping or tranquilizing sick or dangerous animals, and removing animal carcasses.
Developing environmental educational programs for school.
Working in the visitors center to hand out maps and point out areas of interest or areas that are off-limits.
Conducting tours and educational presentations.
Checking and clearing trails, performing park maintenance, and preparing campsites for visitors.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Park Ranger/Warden duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Park Ranger/Warden roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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