Forest Fire Lookout Association San Diego-Riverside Chapter

12/13/2024

FFLA would like to extend warm Holiday wishes to those dedicated volunteers who keep watchful eyes on our wildlands and adjoining community during fire season.

12/12/2024

We are currently recruiting for new Fire Lookout Volunteers to join us for the 2025 fire season. If you are interested in becoming a Lookout Volunteer and want information on what to expect (and our expectations of you), please send an email to [email protected]

The close off for recruiting is 12/31/24

10/18/2024

Hey everybody. I’m the Fire Lookout Program Manager on the San Bernardino NF. As most of you know Keller Peak was lost in the Line Fire. The Osborne is safe but is now missing the wood base and slide rails. I am getting an estimate for a new set to be made but ideally I’d like replace it with an original set. These things are pretty scarce and I know this is a long shot, but if anyone hears of a base and rails for sale etc I’d appreciate it if you could let me know. I’m going to post this across a few lookout groups, but feel free to share this…. Thanks All.

05/30/2024

Starting Saturday 6/1/24, all burn permits in San Diego County will be suspended.

05/28/2024

High Point was happy to have a visit today from two of our local California State Park Rangers. They are familiar with Boucher Hill lookout in the Palomar Mountain State Park but wanted to come over to the CNF and visit High Point to see how the other side of our operations work.

04/05/2024

03/18/2024

Fire Lookout Training started this weekend on our sister forest, U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest. Training for new lookouts on the U.S. Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest starts this coming weekend.

03/13/2024

Last Chance Survival Simulation Workshop

Saturday, March 16th, 9am -3pm

13325 Civic Ctr. Dr., Poway City Council Chambers

This is the last simulation workshop in Southern California for 2024. Professionals from Cal Fire, US Forestry, County Fire and even the Marine Corps will be presenting this workshop.

Refreshments and Lunch Provided
You must register but registration, lunch and the workshop is free to attend.

Follow link here to register

02/10/2024

2024 FFLA Western Conference

The 2024 Western Conference is being hosted by the Southern California Mountains Foundation, on the San Bernardino National Forest, September 27 - 29 2024, at The Big Bear Discovery Center in Fawnskin, California.
Speakers, displays, tours, and the silent auction will fill the three days. We are requesting ideas for topics though so let us know! Furthermore, anyone that would like to do a presentation, please reach out to Shane Harris, [email protected] with your details as well as ideas and topics for the conference!
The image is of Butler Peak Lookout. (Credit - https://villagereservations.net/)

02/03/2024

As we move towards the 2024 Fire Season, here are the 2023 statistics from High Point and Boucher Hill Lookouts. Surprisingly Boucher Hill's visitor numbers were down. Usually, visitors average around 13,000 for a season. Smoke and Lightning reports were also down (which is a good thing).

10/11/2023

A sister Fire Lookout on the San Bernardino National Forest turns 90 this year! A grand old lady.

October 28th, join us at the iconic Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout Tower along with Smokey Bear!🌲🐻 Discover the fascinating legacy of the lookout tower that has been vigilantly guarding the San Bernardino Mountains for an impressive 90 years! 🏞️🔭 It's a chance for everyone of all ages to learn about the importance of the lookouts and enjoy a celebratory BBQ 🌭🥤along with the incredible views!! Mark your calendar for the 28th, we look forward to seeing you there!!

👉 Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout, 12:00-3:00pm.

In proud partnership with U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest

09/11/2023

At High Point Lookout today.
In memory of all those who lost their lives on 9/11