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Watcher Lookout Tower
$61,658 (USD)/yr
$29.64 (USD)/hr
$0 (USD)/yr
The average watcher lookout tower gross salary in United States is $61,658 or an equivalent hourly rate of $30. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $0. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level watcher lookout tower (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $44,974. On the other end, a senior level watcher lookout tower (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $75,522.
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Salary Potential
$69,258 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Watcher Lookout Tower will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Watcher Lookout Tower, the majority at 100% with high schools.
Typical Field of Study: Fire Protection Training
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Locates and reports forest fires and weather phenomena from remote fire-lookout station. Maintains surveillance from station to detect evidence of fires and observe weather conditions. Locates fires on area map, using azimuth sighter and known landmarks, estimates size and characteristics of fire, and reports findings to base camp by radio or telephone. Observes instruments and reports daily meteorological data, such... as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and type of cloud formations. Relays messages from base camp, mobile units, and law enforcement and governmental agencies relating to weather forecasts, fire hazard conditions, emergencies, accidents, and location of crews and personnel. Explains state and federal laws, timber company policies, fire hazard conditions, and fire prevention methods to visitors of forest. Maintains records and logbooks.
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