Old school fire detection tactics still relied on in Marin County

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MILL VALLEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Year after year of California drought keeps increasing the possibility of a devastating wildfire season.While firefighters rely on a lot of technology to stay ahead of the flames, it's not all about the latest gadgets.

Sometimes, it just takes one person. On Mt. Tamalpais there is one of only 89 fire lookouts that remain manned in the state. Watch the video player above for Wayne Freedman's full report.

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Just another stand-up with Photographer @deancsmith on top of #Marin County, today. #abc7 now pic.twitter.com/63t7Y9pJF6
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) July 7, 2016

This is the Mt. Tamalpais Fire Lookout Station. On a good day, it has a 300 mile view. #Marin #abc7 pic.twitter.com/ItfApPG0Mf
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) July 7, 2016

That’s it, from a distance. All #Marin locals know the view. #abc7now pic.twitter.com/fO2N90bF1d
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) July 7, 2016

Last night and today, it was manned by Steve Post who has volunteered here the past 44 years. #abc7now pic.twitter.com/RwlvnGQvnS
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) July 7, 2016

All the comforts of home. Sort of, more than 25-hundred feet above sea level. @abc7now #marin pic.twitter.com/fQ7mle9z38
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) July 7, 2016