ANFFLA News

It is with regret that I inform everyone that Dick Wagoner  passed away on July 4th 2008. Dick was diagnosed with lung cancer two weeks ago when he was admitted into the hospital with pneumonia.

George and I want to thank everyone that came out to Celebrate the 10 year celecration of the Restoration; Grand Reopening and Staffing of Vetter Mountain Lookout. It was a cool and foggy day unlike 10 years ago, it was hot and sunny. Can not wait to see what the 20th year will bring.

Everyone is invited to come and join us in celebrating 10 years of the ANFFLA staffing the Vetter Mountain Lookout!  Ramona Mervin, the last paid lookout at Vetter Mountain, will be present to celebrate with us.

The celebration is on May 26, 2008.  The cake cutting will be at 12 noon at the base of Vetter Mountain Lookout, so be there before then!

June 17, 2008 at 6:30pm at Arcadia Park (under the big oak trees).  Located near the corner of Santa Anita Ave.

It is with regret that I inform everyone that Holly Michels has lost her 2 ½ year battle with cancer.  Holly passed away Tuesday afternoon with her family at her side.  Holly and her husband Arnie have been lookouts for 9 years at Vetter Mountain.  Holly’s services will be held Friday, May 9th at 1:00 pm at Mount Sinai, 5950 Forest Lawn Dr., Burbank (across from Disney Studios).

CBS-2/KCAL-9 news did a special report on the ANFFLA last night (April 29, 2008).  Check out the 1 min. 31 sec. video on their website: http://cbs2.com/video/?id=65885@kcbs.dayport.com.

The Angeles National Forest Fire Lookout Association is proud to announce that we have a new website!  While all of the content from our old site is here, the new site includes many new community oriented features.  We now have discussion forums where you can share fire lookout experiences, ask questions and post other information for your fellow lookouts.  We also now have an on

The 2008 Season is almost here! In preparation for re-opening the Lookouts, we have scheduled our training dates. Click here for more information.