Fire Watch Program
The Angel County Forest Service maintains a seasonal Fire Watch Program to monitor wildfire activity across designated high-risk zones.
Program Overview
Fire Watch personnel are assigned to elevated observation towers throughout Angel County forest districts during peak fire season.
Primary duties include smoke detection, radio communication, daily condition logging, and perimeter visibility reporting.
Active Tower Assignments
| Tower ID | District | Status | Staffing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower 3 | Angel Basin | Operational | Seasonal Staffed |
| Tower 5 | North Boundary | Operational | Volunteer Staffed |
| Tower 7 | Signal Ridge | Restricted Access | Unassigned |
*Signal Ridge tower remains closed under the September 2014 Fire Containment Order.
Seasonal Recruitment
ACFS accepts seasonal Fire Watch volunteers annually. Applicants must be 18 years or older and capable of extended isolated assignments.
Training includes radio protocol, wildfire assessment, and emergency reporting procedures.
Download Application Packet (PDF)Reporting Procedures
All personnel must log daily visual observations. Unusual activity should be documented and reported to district supervisors immediately.
Field anomalies not classified as wildfire activity should be recorded for internal review.
Personnel experiencing disorientation or auditory disturbances should report symptoms to supervisors.
Fire Watch Personnel Records (Archived)
Current Fire Danger Level
Elevated
Updated: March 3, 2015
Emergency Contact
Angel County Dispatch
555-0147