Forestry Technician (Lookout)

Summary

Fire Lookout Duties

Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke.

Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires.

Determines map location of fires with reference to known landmarks.

Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio or telephone.

Continues to observe the area and reports significant changes such as increased smoke, wind conditions, changes in color or volume of smoke, etc.

Observes ground lightning strikes, thunderstorms, and build-up cloud formations and reports significant observations.

Records and reports daily weather observations.

Maintains records and log books.

Makes minor adjustments and maintains lookout equipment.

Maintains lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition.

Operates a radio communications center which connects other lookout stations and radio sets.

Receives and relays messages and information received relating to weather forecasts, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents, and location of work crews and personnel.

Serves as key contact at a lookout station visited by large numbers of people during the fire season.

Promotes the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations, as well as fire prevention methods and procedures and fire hazard conditions.

Job Description

Fire Lookout Duties

Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke.

Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires.

Determines map location of fires with reference to known landmarks.

Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio or telephone.

Continues to observe the area and reports significant changes such as increased smoke, wind conditions, changes in color or volume of smoke, etc.

Observes ground lightning strikes, thunderstorms, and build-up cloud formations and reports significant observations.

Records and reports daily weather observations.

Maintains records and log books.

Makes minor adjustments and maintains lookout equipment.

Maintains lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition.

Operates a radio communications center which connects other lookout stations and radio sets.

Receives and relays messages and information received relating to weather forecasts, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents, and location of work crews and personnel.

Serves as key contact at a lookout station visited by large numbers of people during the fire season.

Promotes the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations, as well as fire prevention methods and procedures and fire hazard conditions.