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Wells Gray Park 1950 Helicopter Rescue​
September 23, 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the Wells Gray Park 1950 Helicopter Rescue, from a forestry lookout on Azure mountain in British Columbia.  Here is a write-up of all aspects of the event, including the people, places, and the machines involved.  This article is courtesy of Ken Flowers of Edmonton Alberta.   

Goodnow Fire Tower in Newcomb (NY) Fundraiser
The Goodnow fire tower needs your help!  After nearly a century of standing guard, the roof has been damaged from storms and is unstable. Because of its condition, access to the cab on top of the Tower is closed until repairs can be made.

To make a donation, see below or this brochure:

https://www.esf.edu/newcomb/donate.htm
foundation@esf.edu
(315) 470-6683


They look out for us - The lonely life on remote towers

https://voicesofmontereybay.org/2020/01/02/they-look-out-for-us/?fbclid=IwAR1r4quH7F8O_SLsAJuKTSSQ_8aL8CxPeVy0oiJd95k-xh_04dkzqBSGtyo


A Monterey County Weekly article about Chews Ridge
For the first time in decades, fire lookouts are staffing the tower at Chews Ridge

https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/eedition/page/page_b8dbefd9-c47e-53ab-8649-79d666f49c44.html


Lookouts keep watchful eye for signs of smoke in San Diego’s backcountry
With the SoCal fires that are burning, the volunteers of the FFLA San Diego-Riverside Chapter, are still working.

https://enewspaper.sandiegouniontribune.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=c0af4ddc-a7f2-45a1-860e-87547abec9a2&fbclid=IwAR3J1OqkEDnZmIgaykwRyB3tinEBgVDS24LeNAkzhkq1oiptTK7a17yGyoY


​A Fire Lookout On What's Lost In A Transition To Technology
An NPR piece on fire lookouts

https://www.npr.org/2019/09/15/749547034/a-fire-lookout-on-whats-lost-in-a-transition-to-technology?fbclid=IwAR18VIq4ERjk7-kTpLNj4EvFryBnqg5Qg1BAtAn7kIOBiLxjS_HcnBJQli8


​A lookout reflects on 29 seasons of smoke and fire
An article about one of Washington's fire lookouts

https://crosscut.com/2019/09/ill-always-be-lightning-bill-lookout-reflects-29-seasons-smoke-and-fire?utm_medium=social%26utm_source%3Dfacebook-web-button&fbclid=IwAR3xzimjEts3aTmepbAXhoglc-cZ75Yyc5IwMAD_IiFfUdamyyPFgOADxpc


​Trailblazing woman Lea Dotters returns to Buck Rock fire lookout in Sequoia National Forest
A news story about Lea Dotters, who staffed Buck Rock LO (Sequoia NF) back in 1944, and later helped organize the Buck Rock Foundation, which staffs three Sequoia lookouts with volunteers​

https://abc30.com/society/trailblazing-woman-returns-to-buck-rock/5501707/


Technology Replaces Fire Lookouts At The Forest Service
An NPR piece on fire lookouts

https://www.npr.org/2019/08/26/754266242/technology-replaces-fire-lookouts-at-the-forest-service


Holding on to historic towers: Appreciation grows for fire lookouts
An article about a fire spotter in the Black Hills National Forest

https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/holding-on-to-historic-towers-appreciation-grows-for-fire-lookouts/article_0befdbc7-75ff-5d70-aaa2-c1d263a08c9a.html?fbclid=IwAR2bsvuH_sIutvntKVR1TzgvetGT1cjrQ6SgoEsF1FYZ2sgjg5MoyS86-o8