With your help, we’re close to completing the new and improved Pole Mountain Lookout! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, we’ve made significant progress, and we’re now in the final stages of construction. This state-of-the-art facility, built primarily from high-quality steel, will provide Sonoma County with a resilient and long-lasting fire lookout that enhances our community’s safety.
We now need just over $40,000 to cover the remaining essentials such as doors, windows, insulation, wiring, and final inspections. Every contribution, large or small, will bring us closer to completing this critical project in time for the next fire season.
Ongoing Partnership with Alert California
We’re excited to announce a partnership with Alert California to ensure that two essential fire cameras at the Pole Mountain Lookout remain operational 24/7. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to the safety of our region through continuous fire monitoring.
Looking Forward: Volunteer Fire Watch Program
As part of our vision, we’re preparing to launch a Volunteer Lookout Program, modeled after the successful programs at the Dickson and Mount Tam Lookouts in Marin County. This program will empower dedicated volunteers to help monitor and protect our community. Updates on this initiative will be available on our website soon, but for a preview, here’s a video and article on a day in the life of a fire lookout volunteer.
How to Donate
Use our Donation form to contribute via PayPal or with any major credit or debit card. You may also select the “Send a Check” option for mailing instructions.
Checks can be made payable to:
Pole Mountain Lookout, Inc.
PO Box 141
Cazadero, CA 95421
Thank you for helping us reach this milestone and for being an essential part of our community’s fire safety network.
