Two services, one department
Park Rangers and Coast Guard personnel serve under the same command, with the same standards.
National Park Service
Protects national parks, wilderness and wildlife.
- Park and wilderness patrols
- Wildlife enforcement
- Environmental protection
- Search and rescue
- Public safety
Coast Guard
Keeps the coast, harbours and waterways safe.
- Maritime law enforcement
- Vessel inspections
- Coastal patrols
- Maritime search and rescue
- Port and harbour security
What both services share
There is one department, so everything that matters is common.
| Shared across the department | Park Service | Coast Guard |
|---|---|---|
| One chain of command | Yes | Yes |
| One roster | Yes | Yes |
| One rank structure | Yes | Yes |
| One callsign system | Yes | Yes |
| One leadership structure | Yes | Yes |
Specialist divisions
Members of either service can earn certifications and join a division.
First into the hardest incidents, and the last to leave.
Learn moreISBInvestigative Services BranchCareful, thorough investigation across the parks and the coast.
Learn moreADMINAdministrationThe people and paperwork that keep the department running.
By approval of the Colonel or Lt. Colonel.
Learn moreIAInternal AffairsKeeping the department fair, accountable and trusted.
By approval of the Colonel or Lt. Colonel.
Learn moreSwitch between services
Members can move between Park Ranger and Coast Guard duties when they aren't committed to an incident, following departmental procedures.
A member keeps the same callsign, for example PARKS-301, whichever service they're working in.
Work both services
Apply once on the EOTS Discord, then serve in the parks and on the water.