Fire Lookout, THSP

Duties

• Provides for the detection and reporting of fires from a lookout station.
• Uses standard fire finders to determine location of smoke or fires in relation to landmarks.
• Estimates distance to and probable size and characteristics of fires.
• Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio or telephone.
• Reports weather and fire behavior information.
• Records and reports daily weather observations.
• Maintains records and log books.
• Operates a radio communications center, receiving and relaying messages and information received relating to weather, fire hazards, fire emergencies, accidents, location of crews, etc.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• Should have I-100, S-110