High Point Lookout – FFLA-SDRC
The first High Point lookout tower was constructed on the site in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for the US Forest Service. That tower was
cr-sandiego-river-2017
High Point: A problematic solar & propane-powered incinerating outhouse was repaired. A ground-to-cab intercom was acquired and installed so that lookouts could speak with visitors
Standing Watch – The Ongoing Tradition of Fire Lookouts
“Lookouts are important because they provide eyes in the sky. They have the ability to see things that others may not, which in a wildfire setting is mission critical. You can
Fire Lookout Powered by Solar | Go Power! Fleet
Deep in the mountains of Colorado, this fire lookout has been upfitted with solar panels to generate electricity from sunlight, which is then stored in batteries for use when needed.
Virtual Tower Tour – FFLA-SDRC
High Point Lookout. Virtual Tower Tour. Historical Photos. Stories from the 1970s. National Lookout Register. Live Video Cameras. Tower Panoramas. Fire Lookout History. Historic
FFLA-SDRC
It provides visual fire detection from the Northeast portion of San Diego County, to the deserts, across Riverside county, up into the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains and
High Point Lookout | National Historic Lookout Register
The lookout was originally named “Palomar Mountain”, the name was changed to “High Point” sometime in the early 1960''s. It is being restored and staffed every day during fire season by
List of fire lookout towers
Fire lookout towers and stations, including complexes of associated buildings and structures, watch for fire. Lookout cabins without towers are perched high and do not require further
List of fire lookout towers
Fire lookout towers and stations, including complexes of associated buildings and structures, watch for fire. Lookout cabins without towers are perched high and do not require further elevation to serve similar purposes, as are lookout trees. Some lookouts are used to record weather conditions and observe animals in addition to their main use. Formerly, more than 10,000 fire lookout persons staffed more than 5,000 of fire lookout towers o
Standing Watch – The Ongoing Tradition of Fire
“Lookouts are important because they provide eyes in the sky. They have the ability to see things that others may not, which in a wildfire
Preserving the Legacy of Fire Lookouts
We do this through research, education, and support of lookout restoration, staffing for fire detection or historical interpretation, and other alternative uses. Vision FFLA will become the
FFLA-SDRC
It provides visual fire detection from the Northeast portion of San Diego County, to the deserts, across Riverside county, up into the San
High Point Lookout – FFLA-SDRC
The first High Point lookout tower was constructed on the site in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for the US Forest Service. That tower was replaced by the current structure in 1964.
OPERATIONS AND SAFETY MANUAL HIGH POINT
High Point Lookout may need to be evacuated due to fire or other emergencies. All Fire Lookout Volunteers should be familiar with the procedure for evacuating their tower.
Preserving the Legacy of Fire Lookouts
We do this through research, education, and support of lookout restoration, staffing for fire detection or historical interpretation, and other alternative
Fire Lookout Powered by Solar | Go Power! Fleet
Deep in the mountains of Colorado, this fire lookout has been upfitted with solar panels to generate electricity from sunlight, which is then stored in