
“In these COVID times, the Fire Watch Symposium has a slightly different format than the previous years and our normal activities,” said Tony Pointer, Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Fire Watch Manager. “This year, the symposium will be presented virtually on IRC’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, making it easy for the public to attend the symposium from the comfort of their own home.”
This year’s main presenter will be award-winning wildfire and astronomy photographer Stuart Palley, who will share his photos and experiences responding to and capturing wildfires in California. Additional presentations and discussions will be conducted by fire prevention specialists, wildland resource planners, meteorologists, park rangers, and fire agency representatives.