You would think the U.S. Forest Service would have a sophisticated fire-prevention network in place but apparently nothing beats a human being with a pair of binoculars and a healthy knowledge of the forest mountain tops for spotting a brush fire. The U.S. Forest Service’s fire-fighting force includes a platoon of retired folks who trudge up a mountain always keeping their eyes peeled for puffs of smoke.
The Ancient Art of Fire Spotting
