trouble was that I had not arranged beforehand definite 

 periods when the Patrolman should "bo at his quarters* 



From a record of the fires reported "by the look- 

 outs it sooms that approximately 75$ cf then occur "between 

 about 10 a.m, end 2 p.nu Therefore to obviate the dif~ 

 ficulty experienced during the past fire season, I am go- 

 ing to loavo each patrolman at headquarters for 3 hours 

 during the middle of oach day using the balance of his 

 time for short patrol rides out along the prominent ridges 

 cr roads as the case may be. 



The riding patrol, it seems to mo, is necessary 

 for two reasons. First because of the moral effect ux^on 

 campers, prospectors, etc. and second because I have found 

 that the patrolman becomes discontented and loss efficient 

 if his work is not varied to a certain orfcont* 



The Modoc has learned during the past season 

 that a complete reorganization of the fire plans on cer- 

 tain districts is necessary, that a greater protective' 

 force during the fire season in localities romots from 

 settlors, ranger stations and lookouts, the establishment 

 and equipment of more tool boses. 



The securing of active cooperation of permittees 

 in handing the fire situation in the remote regions will 



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