Purpose
- Restore, maintain and staff the remaining lookouts of the Angeles National Forest.
- The Association serves an additional role in that the volunteers are trained fire lookouts to call in smoke and fire reports thus enhancing the fire fighting capabilities of the U.S. Forest Service.
- Interpret the natural and cultural history of the fire lookouts and the surrounding area for forest visitors.
- Encourage visitors to participate actively in caring for all of our National Forests
- Generate interest in and support for the fire lookout program
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