 I'm standing in the Warren Peak Fire Lookout. The Fire Lookout is one of six Fire Lookouts that is manned in the Black Hills. Many wildfire lookouts were built on high vantage points by the Conservation Corps during the 1930s. These lookouts are used to spot forest and grassland fires. When fires are spotted, they are then reported to fire crews in the area via radio. The Osborn Fire Finder is a tool that was developed in the 1930s. If there are multiple lookouts that see the same fire, triangulation can be used to pinpoint the exact location of the fire. While it is not common, wildfire lookouts in the Black Hills may spot up to 18 fires in one day. Lightning is the most common cause of fires in the area. Lookouts must be very dedicated to their job, often working 12-hour shifts and in some cases even living at the lookout. Although wildfire lookouts are not as common as they once were, they serve a critical role in early detection of wildfires. From the University of Wyoming Extension, I'm Brian Sebade, Exploring the Nature of Wyoming.