A day in my life as a fire lookout with the first big fire of the season

[@MrHeuvaladao]

Pro tip: don't fall in love with the radio operator.

[@NaviYT]

LMAO I was just thinking this. Great game though

[@pvtmeives]

Great now I have to play Firewatch for the 5th time now

[@peanut3702]

Thought the same thing, I wish I could play it again

[@aaronlucas2185]

Also don't break into and/or investigate an out of service research site. If the clipboard says to call the doc, call the doc!

[@grekygrek]

Man that game was so heartbreaking.

[@BobTheTrueCactus]

I love the low tech, yet precise solution to pinpoint the location of the fire. It's elegant.

[@davidpawson7393]

We are cut from the same cloth my friend.

[@alexandermonroe5046]

If it aint broke dont fix it

[@caseyboone7018]

I like how its more durable than standard day equipment

[@konradwiniarz5253]

Excuse me but could somebody help me visualise how it works? I'm fond of these kinds of things but I can't grasp it at the moment :/ I imagine his rotaty thingy is alighned north so that he and others can reliably compare angles?

[@BobTheTrueCactus]

@@konradwiniarz5253 That should basically be how it works. Not sure what they're aligned to (north would make sense though) It's easy to visualize if you take a sheet of paper. Set two spots that each represent a fire lookout and a third one for the fire. Check the angles from the lookouts to the fire, draw a line along those angles and they meet at the exact location of the fire, without prior information of the distance of the fire. All you need is a triangle ruler, a pen, a map with the location of the fire lookouts and a radio or some other means of communication.

[@CRaf7Y_]

3 days later: Still chillin, reading a book...the fire is still growing...i can feel the heat allready from the fire! Im sure it's fine!

[@VEVOHADIMUSIC]

Getting exciting!

[@knighthunter1791]

Getting nearer now! Can reaaally feel the heat on this one!

[@lexx5313]

"The beacons are lit, Gondor calls for aid!" (This guy over the radio)

[@GalaxyTrain99]

I swear I’ve herd that in a jacksepticye video

[@lightgreen3479]

​@@GalaxyTrain99Which one? Was it Firewatch or something else

[@GalaxyTrain99]

@@lightgreen3479 think it was the fears to fathom

[@lightgreen3479]

@@GalaxyTrain99 Oh yeah that also makes sense

[@antonio551]

This guy will slowly fall in love with the other radio operator over the course of the summer

[@YTCharkie]

this aint firewatch lmao

[@RobertELee420]

just stop with the gay shit

[@radiocasterfull62]

@@YTCharkie what is he watching?

[@ae3qe27u3]

​@@radiocasterfull62it's a video game where you play a guy who's working at a fire watch lookout for a summer to get away from drama at home.

[@lunaazaleaamity3391]

Then you will find radio on a Picknick table and get whacked on the head

[@shatterjack]

then I spent the rest of the evening playing Firewatch and feeling melancholy

[@badcornflakes6374]

Touch grass at a real firewatch near you

[@thecatwrangler9448]

@@badcornflakes6374I. Did. And then I accidentally stumbled upon a cult in the woods and… oh no here they are

[@Plan3tMist]

​@@thecatwrangler9448i also left the flash on on my camera like a moron as i stealthly took a picture

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

I like how he said I’ve been waiting for this like he lives when the forest gets burnt😂

[@knighthunter1791]

​@@thecatwrangler9448 The references are just another reason why I'm in the right place.

[@StormTalara]

Thank you for what you do up there, from someone who works on the ground fighting these things. Your role is so vital to what we do. 😊

[@AChunkyDog]

kek he didn't do anything after the first 5 minutes I'd trade jobs with this dude right now.

[@johngibson2884]

The thing that makes this job unique is not only is it extremely important, but it has beauty along with it.

[@lidltraut8258]

This instantly makes me think of the game "Firewatch". Ill probably never forget the athmosphere. How attached you can become to the voice of a person you have never seen is kind of insane.

[@judenelson4080]

The voice acting is what made her character so effective

[@BethePandaGames]

One of the greatest games created

[@superbleifrei5882]

@@judenelson4080 no shit, really? i thought it was the way she smiled over the radio!

[@Lin-qv2rz]

Yep! You just made me wanna go rewatch the gameplay from markiplier! Thanks :)

[@NoClue-rat]

She was definately dtf

[@MaverickHistorian]

The beacons of Gondor are lit!

[@blackhelmet5315]

THEN ROHAN SHALL ANSWER

[@quinreynolds23]

*lotr theme intensifies*

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

Elves n shiet

[@harridan.]

Run, Shadowfax, Run

[@Boankofa]

They're taking the hobbits to isengart

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot9632]

i just got the very sudden urge to go back to firewatch😭😭

[@SirCharles44]

just beat it ten mins ago it was pretty crazy. i went paranoid halfway through the game lmao i was doubting everything

[@geese5170]

Can’t imagine how hot the blaze must be to spread from live tree to live tree. A big thanks to all fire watch and fire fighters

[@chrisjames6063]

By not control burning sections of Forrest

[@BootyHuntingPirate]

​@@chrisjames6063alternatively, but not allowing nature to take it's course and burn through because some dickheads decided they wanted to build their tinderbox homes right against the forests

[@domesticonion8026]

Wildfires are natural parts of the ecosystem that help bring in new growth. Them stopping wildfires stops that cycle and allows non-native plants to move in, drowning out the new seedlings of native plants because they grow faster. Really not that good.

[@kylehoward4636]

I worked on a fire tower a summer in high school. It was a very good way of spending a summer. Mostly it kept me outta trouble.

[@kiretnek6066]

"Mostly" sounds like there might be a story behind that. Care to share?

[@kylehoward4636]

@@kiretnek6066 nothing crazy, my gf at the time came up a few times. She brought up some vodka with her. My parents were pissed but my boss didn’t really care.

[@tylerdavis3]

@@kylehoward4636 how the hell did your parents or boss even find out?

[@Crazyclay78YT]

​@@tylerdavis3man's asking the real questions

[@RottingFarmsTV]

@@tylerdavis3girlfriend probably decided to spend the night, then babble to her friends. Usually when guys have escapades, it’s the girlfriend who got involved that spills the beans

[@zeemay1486]

As a radio tech in the marines...I feel like I was built for this job. Fire watch, radios, azimuths...it got a raging motoboner right now

[@AnAveragebob]

@@NotchaBiznessmind ya own bizness then if you don’t care 😇

[@artemefimov8215]

​@@NotchaBiznessi care

[@MrBonebus]

@@NotchaBizness I care, I even care about you. but thats notchabizness.

[@Hohmies86]

0621 “You can talk about us but you can’t talk without us” Post wun post wun this is post tree, radio check over

[@jaxmeoff3974]

From a former 0311, love you guys

[@ADeadMagikarp]

I'm a hot fueler for the helicopters fighting wild fires and just wanted to say thank you, everyone's job matters in wild fires ✊️

[@chucknutly3290]

I know this is usually reserved for military personnel and for all I know maybe you're a veteran but I thank you for your service fighting fires. Stay safe, god bless you and godspeed.

[@Solitario9475]

Would love to do this as a job. Unfortunately there’s nothing like this in Tasmania as far as I’m aware.

[@thefluff01]

Yes I'm pretty sure we don't have things like that here in Tasmania as i haven't heard about them used here

[@StormTalara]

There might be towers, not sure it’s a paid position though. Had a mate up here (NSW Snowy Mtns) that was doing the fire towers for a bit (he was over Tumut side). Still not sure if he volunteered or was paid for it though.

[@ethanolintent7674]

Firewatch!!!! Great game.

[@meowmeow575]

Finally found the comment I was looking for

[@michealjaymurphy]

If you buy it for 4 dollars maybe

[@fartywartymcfarthead]

​​@@michealjaymurphywhat sorta games you play if you think firewatch is only worth 4 dollars

[@youngnatty2361]

@@fartywartymcfartheadbro that game released as 20$ and is worth every penny 😂

[@fartywartymcfarthead]

@@youngnatty2361 yeah man firewatch is a fantastic game

[@bkilpatr100]

I really wanted to do this job in the Sierras before I was married. I applied, but I needed to get a radio certification. By the time I got it, the position was already filled and I never got the chance to reapply before I landed another really great job.

[@michaellorenzen8200]

a friend of mine did this job in Glacier National Park back in the mid '80s he was a bit of a lone wolf and loved it

[@Flamma_Dreemurr]

So… I’m kinda looking into fire lookout and I had a few questions about the job Do you live in the towers? Is it like a thing where you just stay there and they bring you like supplies and food and stuff? Do you have basic necessities like water for showering, a bathroom, or electricity? Is there internet access all the way out there? I mean, you were able to post a video to KZbin so I would imagine so, right? And lastly, how many available job openings do they have?

[@superdave1921]

@@Flamma_Dreemurr The department actually brings you out a new girl once a month to keep you satisfied and happy! Not a bad gig at all…..

[@Flamma_Dreemurr]

@@superdave1921 huh…?

[@CMTechnica]

⁠@@Flamma_Dreemurryou live in the towers. It’s one big room at the top. Bedroom, kitchen, living room. You usually bring your own supplies though most will drop off more at set periods at a drop off point. You have an outhouse. No to everything else.

[@madalinaveliscu7027]

The way he was so excited about the fire

[@ryanturner8318]

What a awesome job man. Thanks for sharing

[@jonduggan7433]

I really want a job doing that. You are ALONE .........in the woods.......... by yourself........ no one to bother you..... quiet, peaceful, stress free. Hell........ I might even do the job for free. Just air drop food and supplies to me every couple of weeks.

[@TehBigMoose]

Except for fucking wendigos

[@logankurua-up1bc]

Probably comes with a shit ton of training and protocols

[@chronicandironic8701]

All fun and games until 8pm

[@AC-fe6ck]

Then do your job .. nothing happens.. the fire grows bigger while you watch.. lol seems pretty useless

[@Crimson.S.57]

@@AC-fe6ckthat comment makes me think your brain is pretty useless.

[@tristangriswell2034]

Keeping the helipad clean is very important, even if it doesn't get used very often. It could be the difference between life and death for someone. Or, the difference between a brush fire and a forest fire

[@Parkerone007]

Yeah, it’s hella important, or heliportant!

[@ursafan40]

I'd be thinking of making it easier to evacuate me when a fire broke out close to my lookout

[@rocknepoovey4381]

Thanks for fighting the good fight. Your quick action and following the 3 minute rule has helped countless animals.

[@Kirby_Edits69]

Man I would love this job just playing chess al day and occasionally looking out for fires and go out and do tasks

[@Nocternal774]

"it finally happened, the first fire of the season. I have been waiting for this one" w h a t

[@GruppeSechs]

I mean you don't sign up to be a lifeguard just to sit in a chair all day, right?

[@TryHardProductions1]

​@@GruppeSechsHopefully??

[@outregis]

Forests naturally catch fire, it's part of it's overgrowth. It needs to recycle.

[@jeffreyschiller3731]

Hey I was a firefighter at one time the thing I look back on is when you hear older firefighters chatting and a forest fire like that was a “ Good one “ It burned down 40 homes !?$€¥•+€ what was Good about it 😂 “

[@vipe650r]

@@TryHardProductions1As outregis points out, it’s totally natural. It’s only when proper stewardship of forestry is prevented (like in California) that you end up with forests that are way too dense, not properly regulated, and rife for large scale and destructive fires. I’m not in the “humans are evil and a problem” camp, but there are a whole lot of actual experts on how to sustainably steward natural forests, who are routinely ignored in California in the name of the “environmentalism” (that’s actually just politics and virtue-signaling) responsible for California’s fire season being the destructive force it continually is. It isn’t because of climate change, as they’ll say on the news. Nature is actually really good at her job of cycles and regulation.

[@yellowbird619]

I've known a few people who've worked at a fire lookout. It reminds me of how they signaled each other in lord of the rings...the view was always amazing, quiet with radio chatter in the background. Such great memories.

[@Flamma_Dreemurr]

So… I’m kinda looking into fire lookout and I had a few questions about the job Do you live in the towers? Is it like a thing where you just stay there and they bring you like supplies and food and stuff? Do you have basic necessities like water for showering, a bathroom, or electricity? Is there internet access all the way out there? I mean, you were able to post a video to KZbin so I would imagine so, right? And lastly, how many available job openings do they have?

[@colinbateman8233]

When I was a boy I was blessed enough to be able to visit the look at man a few times always enjoyed the peaceful drive and the opportunity to learn about things around us

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Beautiful job. Great opportunity to be a painter

[@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436]

No kiddin or a writer

[@greengoblin876]

​. OR ... a fire watcher.!!🤔

[@willpitts4491]

Or Obama

[@scifi_shop]

Or temporary serial killer, cause therers no one around

[@cadenhood]

​@@scifi_shopthen who are you supposed to kill 🤦‍♂️

[@thelocalcommie916]

The day started off like any other day!! How fast do those plants grow?!?!

[@laprepper]

My grandpa worked as a fire watch for a few summers. Good work!

[@CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes]

This is what it looks like in far northern California where I live. I love mountains ❤

[@Ichiidino]

This is one of my dream careers. What I'd give to even just volunteer for it. . .huge respect to you guys and gals

[@TimmmmCam]

Probably not the wisest career choice given that you can easily be replaced by satellites or cameras.

[@Ichiidino]

@@TimmmmCam eh, I'd still do it

[@Sigmarr]

@@TimmmmCam but someone has to watch the satelites and cameras... at the end of the day its a lot more practical/cheap to use human labor. Plus helps the community

[@TimmmmCam]

@@Sigmarr Nobody has to sit there watching the video. We have computers for that.

[@1997saltydog]

Fire towers are still used even if better technology exists decades ago. They're just not as common as they were back in the mid 20th century.

[@astropolski]

Holy crap the FireWatch vibes, one of my top 10 favorite games ever. Gorgeous in the game as it looks in real life.

[@michealjaymurphy]

The game is stylized How is it your top 10 games your run around lost the whole game You solve a murder in like 10 mins The ending only makes sense if you had made certain choices but was just strange for me someone hadn’t had a relationship with that women Ya it’s beautiful but no substance

[@wyremoon]

@@michealjaymurphy People like different things lmao, nothing wrong with someone enjoying something.

[@michealjaymurphy]

​@@wyremoon nice attempt

[@wyremoon]

@@michealjaymurphy All im saying is that its perfectly fine for someone to enjoy firewatch as a top 10 game :)

[@sentinelav]

@@michealjaymurphy Bro doesn't understand the definition of "favorite"

[@mandypants9936]

This is a really unique job. Thank you for sharing this with us and the work you do. You literally help save lives. I wonder if I could do something like this.

[@wilhelmhetrick8948]

POV you have without a doubt the best job ever

[@kalleebellemare3444]

I’m in! Sound like a little patch of heaven.

[@unwavering_sightseer7818]

Some of my favorite memories from my cross-country roundtrip across the US were the fire lookouts. Sometimes no one was present. Other times you coexist with the person in the tower. Just bring a flashlight if you plan on staying the night. 😂

[@PrecioustheMovie1]

Such an excellent way to spend you time! Savor it.

[@ThatsabigfatNo]

What an absolute beautiful view you have

[@markwaltman1524]

Cool job! Didn’t realize it was still a thing, all ours in south Mississippi are abandoned and just standing tall as old memories. Cool to see how you judge the distance and everything

[@QuinnShaw]

With how crazy wildfires are in the western states now I wouldn’t be surprised if they start staffing the tower they mentioned isn’t used anymore.

[@Hanover_outdoorsman]

Would love to have that job . Saw a game back In the day that used this as its main story and got deeper about the guy that was there befor him , and a girl on the radio at a separate tower . Looked into what u guys do and I adore it

[@B-DINO]

What was the game? I seem to remember it. I know Hunter Call of the Wild is like that as well.

[@MrChairmen1997]

​@nunayabeeswax it's called firewatch

[@XVRickXV]

"Firewatch" is the game. Released in 2016 and based on a 1989 timeline.

[@Ramosway2]

Oh firewatch,thats what ur thinking about

[@DisguisedFox_]

Firewatch

[@jacobwhite1422]

Was a hotshot for 6 years best damn job I ever had

[@ZiekeMan47]

How’s the pay?

[@jacobwhite1422]

@@ZiekeMan47 just depends on the fire and what type it was averaged 4-6k in one roll so 14 days running 16hr

[@benflammer7217]

Thanks for helping catch them early!

[@LML1415]

Man this is a really cool short. I loved the game firewatch and it's cool to see a bit of your life

[@kevadams1964]

My mom and dad both worked for the forest service in Florida. We grew up living at the tower sites.

[@szarmywarmy]

I played Firewatch a few years ago and that for some reason got me interesting in this stuff. Godspeed out there ❤❤❤

[@marksman1973]

My buddy at work flies helis and says you're a literal saint for clearing that brush and it might save your life

[@crum167]

I remember playing this video game. So good

[@ianfuller2782]

I was looking for someone who knew about that absolutely amazing game

[@crum167]

​@@ianfuller2782worth a replay? I tempted now

[@Myshkal]

@@crum167150,000% worth a replay. Explore all the hidden nooks and crannies that the game doesn’t directly send you to. So many fun little secrets in Firewatch

[@broncotrolly]

Im on call in Oregon waiting for wildfire. Hopefully there are none lol

[@santafewarbonnetproductions]

​@NotchaBizness if California gets lit on fire never it will never go out do all the all the electric cars 😂

[@bob_frazier]

No real firefighter I worked with ever said that! Smell smoke? Son, thats the smell of money.

[@bouillonqube8076]

@@bob_frazierAmen brother! Greeting from Alaska wildfire (Alaska division of forestry and fire protection)

[@srs6461]

@NotchaBizness You mean conservatives do.

[@glenremy]

hate to say it but Saturday my semi special friend lit a mortar. fires at a couple thousand acres now. so if ur not fighting it yet, u will be

[@Darkside-et5yh]

I love the trees. So peaceful

[@streetx1602]

imagine stumbling upon the abandoned tower, then hear radio calls of a fire

[@joeyrapp576]

Dude this reminds me exactly of the game

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

Yeah the thing reminds you of the game about the thing? .. i hear its a good game

[@joeyrapp576]

@@JoeZUGOOLA the game is literally call fire watch

[@AugmentedGravity]

@@JoeZUGOOLAFirewatch is amazing.

[@ericdee6802]

Where is this fire lookout located???

[@hzmicide1738]

The first part with the black smoke looked like those campsites you can find in RDR2 lol

[@chrisphoenix115]

you just showed everyone the power of one good human and what could be done ❤

[@prokaneygaming6590]

Getting to fires early makes a massive difference good work guys

[@kielstewart5249]

Super cool. My wife and I hike all the time and see many different lookouts. We always wondered what it would be like to be in your position. Thanks for the little bit of insight. Keep up the good work. We appreciate your efforts.

[@canaanmckerchie1173]

No way that brush grew over night!😂

[@canaanmckerchie1173]

​@@RadicalMaddiebut he did say "it started like anyother day," so he would be doing that every day.

[@Schmop_Schimp]

Pro tip: don’t take a photo of the cultists

[@skipads5141]

¿Que?

[@Schmop_Schimp]

@@skipads5141 when you take a photo of the cultists in the og they come to get you

[@DaRo-gf7rn]

​Es algo de un juego llamado "Fears To Fathom" En el episodio llamado "IronBark Lookout" es una torre de vigilancia de incendios, y hay un culto al cual el prota ve y decide tomarle una foto, pero le sale el flash de la foto, los cultistas se dan cuenta y tratan de matar al prota. El juego está basado en las historias que dice la gente, está es una historia supuestamente real.

[@big44dobie]

Dang that brush grows quick

[@bsandsumsum]

It’s not brush. It’s timber

[@bensonfitch6697]

@@bsandsumsum The stuff on the helicopter pad?

[@pocor3436]

my absolute dream job

[@Redrumjrb76]

Honestly this sounds like a pretty chill job

[@jackie31933]

It’s so amazing how things are done but also horrifying. I’ve seen way too many movies about wild fires! Lol I pray my baby always comes back home to me. You guys are awesome.

[@coqsoq3756]

U got one of my dream jobs man, this seems amazing

[@trickydale9895]

Sounds like an amazing job to have. So peaceful and tranquil.

[@sageofsmoke1178]

Firewatch is one of my favorite games and it's so interesting to see how accurate they got it to real life

[@Fade_NB]

That sounds like a really fun and relaxing job tbh would do

[@IcheatedOnMyXbox81]

This is awesome. Much love to these folks

[@reezy78]

Hey man I hope I don't hear about you on a creepy pasta. Be careful out there and thanks for what you do.

[@brycefoster7801]

Mr Ballen just putting his hands together like Mr Burns

[@FilmyWPigulce]

I hope this channel will turn into an ARG spinoff of the fire watch game.

[@ZackEDM]

Working fire watch sounds so peaceful

[@Aar0nPlayz200]

This short was very interesting.And I love it! Also,first Edit: MOM IM FAMOUS

[@arfriedman4577]

You have a very special job. I'm glad you're helping to save lives and property.

[@aleksitjvladica.]

I love this job so much!

[@joethetrucker6834]

My brother worked the Fall Mountain lookout in Eastern Oregon in the 1980's.

[@stefaniemelchger1633]

That job sounds great, lonely in nature🥰 If he would get to go on walks sometime this would just be the best

[@jark3307]

How do you become a fire lookout?

[@nickleplease]

We're all technically fire lookouts

[@xxDrain]

Lose your wife tragically and have a need to get away from it all.

[@jark3307]

@@xxDrain love the reference

[@Mr.Calm.]

I wished this jobs weren't so rare. I would love taking care of those fire lookouts stations.

[@kristysnyder8772]

I totally would LOVE your job!!

[@chrisguglielmoni2202]

You are doing gods work brother, thank you

[@hickory45acp31]

Hey i love it. Love the fire control. I pove the survey of it all. So cool man. Lucky job

[@dript7686]

Wow, you have a large lookout, must be easier moving around that building. Most here are smaller, yet extreme fire risk 4/5ths the year. Good for you man.

[@Rick-kg1qn]

Bro is living the good life

[@ravenclaw832]

"Aww first big fire of the season. How wonderful! Look at the sky, marvelous. I hope i see more fires"

[@garrettdepew8423]

That’s awesome man I’m gonna start watching your channel more often I like these videos

[@yutub561]

I have a friend who was a hotshot firefighter. Those dudes are the unsung hero badasses that nobody knows about

[@leslieanne7467]

Thanks for your work!

[@jojokeane]

Thank you for your diligence!

[@maedken]

You, sir, have a superb job!

[@user-dk4zk6pp7z]

This is really cool!

[@picklejar4886]

firewatch is always in my heart

[@Danny-ge2my]

I wanted to get one of these jobs, there's a an old look out here, but due to lack of rain they close the forest so they didn't need anybody to man the lookout.

[@rustybeskar4664]

Blud finna be the protagonist in a Creepypasta one day

[@kyuhotae6410]

Good job, Sir! Keep up the good work!

[@ramgaming6784]

Literally the nature photographer

[@treadlightly6427]

Good on you for keeping that pad looking fresh, you never know when it'll be needed, could save someone's life, respect!

[@juststeve8286]

Beautiful landscape

[@Yoso_tv]

Firewatch remastered looks insane!

[@TheIdiotTries]

The way he talks about the fire makes it look like hes the one that started it 💀

[@zacchristopher925]

Thanks for your service man!