Employees of the University of Wyoming who are responsible for firefighting support in efforts to combat extensive fires are asked to comply with the following directives:

• University of Wyoming employees who are activated through the National Guard will be permitted to take the following types of leave: fifteen days of military leave (if not already utilized), emergency leave with pay (up to four weeks), vacation, compensatory time, and leave without pay.
• Civilian university employees, with prior permission of their divisional vice president, will be permitted to take the following types of leave: emergency leave with pay (up to four weeks), vacation, compensatory time, and leave without pay. Appropriate documentation of volunteer service will be required.

Supervisors should request advice from the University General Counsel if volunteers are to be paid from federal funds. Questions may be addressed by contacting the Human Resources Department at 307-766-2437 or epgold@uwyo.edu.