If it is raining, very little time is required. Time spent observing for smokes depend on the weather and fire danger. Maintain the buildings and facilities in a neat, clean, and orderly manner at all times.Perform routine maintenance work on the lookout buildings, equipment and to the site itself.Maintain a station log of all radio transmissions.Act as a communications relay between fire camps, field staff, aircraft, etc., as required.Recording and reporting weather on an hourly basis. Check and record weather readings at least twice daily and report to the Forest Area Headquarters.
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Maintain a Fire Permit Register and update as new permit locations are received and old permits expire.Monitor authorized fires which are under permit.Record and report all observed lightning storms and strikes to the area.Record and report all unauthorized smoke or smokes by radio to the area.Maintain a constant vigilance for smokes indicating wildfire and communicate reports and check-ins by radio with the Forest.The progress and behaviour of the smoke or fire until fire control personnel arrive at the fire location is also required. However, the first priority is to provide early detectionĪnd accurate reporting of all potential smoke and fire within the lookout visible area. A lookout observer is required to perform a variety of duties.Observers must also be self-reliant, able to learn quickly and work without supervision. Only highly self-motivated individuals can overcome the loneliness and often monotonous routines associated with the lookout observers' way of life.The successful applicants must have the Lookout Medical Certification completed by a medical doctor, and found fit to do lookout work, prior to employment. A lookout observer must be in excellent physical and mental health to withstand the rigors of climbing the lookout tower and generally living alone.Any vision aids (glasses, contacts) should be from a current eye doctor prescription. The ability to see colours and have good depth perception is critical to distinguish the slight differences and shadings of various types against hazy backgrounds. A lookout observer must have excellent eyesight, with or without vision aids, particularly at long distances.Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR **.
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