Overview: Meet the Fire Lookout of Big Sky Country
Are real-life fire lookouts becoming obsolete due to modern technology? Meet Mark Hufstetler, a fire lookout at Baptiste Tower in Flathead National Forest, Montana, who believes human observation is still imperative in fire detection and management. See how people like Mark have been protecting forests for over a century and continue to play a vital role in protecting natural resources. Part of the "Overview" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 51 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Environmental Issues, Occupations, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Overview
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