The July and October issues of Fire Control Notes included an article on larger fires on the national forests. ‘Lessons learned’ from these fires were quoted from reports when they seemed interesting and suggestive. The fact that a 'lesson' is quoted does not necessarily mean that the editors agree with the conclusions. Experience of individual men on individual fires should contribute to the body of knowledge and ideas shared by all who may have to manage large fires.  [Reprinted in 2003 in Fire Management Today, v. 63, no. 3, pages 15-22.]