Operations training for new FSVA Fire Lookout volunteers.

In this session, new volunteers acquire the practical knowledge needed to be a Fire Lookout. A partial list of topics covered follows.

● Taking weather data
● Determining the location of a smoke or fire with the Osborne Fire Finder.
● Smoke recognition
● Agency jurisdictions
● Fire Weather
● Using the radio
● Fire prevention
● Health and Safety requirements
● Security and emergency procedures
● Expectations of volunteers
● Uniforms
● Tower selection and sign up In-Tower Training