Jim ( the current Deso Lookout in his 10th year ) is quick to reply to my emails.  However, I have not heard from him in over a week. I would guess he is already
up on Desolation.  A staffing scheme in the past has been 10 days on and 4 days off.  Though if conditions are red flag or there is a fire burning nearby — they hold Jim
up there indefinitely……