Dinosaur National Monument offered their thanks on Sunday to a man who has spent nearly the last 2 decades as the eyes and ears of Dinosaur National Monument’s highest peak. “After 16 seasons as the Fire Lookout at the Zenobia Fire Tower, Daniel Hazen is stepping down from his position as the resident eyes and ears of Dinosaur National Monument’s highest peak,” shares Dinosaur National Monument. “Spotting, reporting, and mapping smoke or fires is only one part of the job that a Fire Lookout covers. Other tasks include acting as a communication link in the event of an emergency – especially important in Dinosaur’s remote canyon areas; taking and reporting daily weather readings; informing coworkers in the field about incoming weather like thunderstorms and wind events; communicating with fire aircraft and guiding fire crews on the ground; and keeping in contact with adjacent landowners… Being a Fire Lookout is certainly not a job for everyone. And we greatly appreciate Daniel for his 16 seasons of amazing service. Some of the things that Daniel enjoyed most about being at the Zenobia Fire Tower, in addition to working in Fire, was the beauty of the Dinosaur landscape, the quiet and solitude of being in the Tower, and no commute to work. His future plans are to travel and backpack more often, especially during the summers.” Dinosaur National Monument has two alternating Fire Lookouts, one stationed at the Zenobia Fire Tower and the other across the canyon on Roundtop. Fire Lookouts actually live on site during their stretch of work days. Well done Daniel Hazen and good luck into the future! 
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