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Equipment Use & Maintenance
Proper equipment use and maintenance is important to preventing wildfires.
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About Wildland Fire
Understand the basics of wildfire, fire’s natural role, and how fire is often the best defense against wildfires.
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Smokey's History
The famous campaign and the rescued cub that became the living symbol of this important cause.
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Reading Challenge
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- be careful anytime I use fire or items that can cause sparks.
- never leave my fire unattended.
- drown, stir, drown again and feel it’s cool with the back of my hand when I put out my fire.
- NOT use fire or operate equipment when it’s windy, dry or hot.
- make sure there are at least 15 feet between my fire and flammable things.
- always have a water source nearby.
- put out and discard smoking materials properly.
- NOT dump hot ashes from my BBQ grill or firepit.
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Smokey Bear Says...
@smokey_bear 3 years agoSmokey Bear Says...
Remember, #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires! For more helpful tips, visit https://t.co/rI2GCm8IO2 https://t.co/dBvaFZS4YZ
In 2022,
87% of wildfires were caused by humans.
(Source: nifc.gov)
