Curious about Burlington Co fire tower staffing

[howie38]

Not really radio related but I haven't found any info anywhere else.
I've noticed that the towers aren't all staffed every day (especially this time of year) and for only 8 hrs instead of dusk to dawn. Can anybody tell me why?

 

[trentbob]

There is quite a bit on this if you do an internet search of NJDEP/NJFFS. Also search RadioReference with the same title and there are many past threats you'll find regarding the observation towers.

 

[Tech792]

The fire towers were never staffed dusk to dawn. At least here in NJ. Its always been 9-5 or 10-6 depending on the time change. They're all staffed right now until we get some decent rain. Here is a few links for more info:

NJDEP | New Jersey Forest Fire Service | Detection

Since 1906 the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has been the agency responsible for protecting life, property, as well as the state's natural resources from wildfire.

www.nj.gov

https://www.sectionb10.org/

 

[howie38]

The fire towers were never staffed dusk to dawn. At least here in NJ. Its always been 9-5 or 10-6 depending on the time change. They're all staffed right now until we get some decent rain. Here is a few links for more info:

NJDEP | New Jersey Forest Fire Service | Detection

Since 1906 the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has been the agency responsible for protecting life, property, as well as the state's natural resources from wildfire.

www.nj.gov

https://www.sectionb10.org/

But that's like having a fire dept & EMS that only works 9 - 5 or 10 - 6.

 

[Skypilot007]

But that's like having a fire dept & EMS that only works 9 - 5 or 10 - 6.

So volunteer and go sit in a fire tower to fill in the gaps. Most times fires spotted from the towers are during the day time. These folks have been doing this forest fire service for a long time. They know when they need to up in the towers when they don't. I live in the woods and I'm good with the current service. If there's a brush fire somewhere the forestry service is all over it.

 

[howie38]

I'm thinking about it. If a fire starts after 6pm it's got like 16hrs to get to your house.