In the United States, nine out of 10 forest, grass and brush fires - all known as wildfires - are caused by people being careless. Help Smokey prevent these types of fires by learning to be careful and helping others do the same.

Make sure that you and the adults building your next campfire follow all the rules below, and tell them to check out Campfire Safety to learn even more.

• Dig a pit away from overhanging branches
• Circle the pit with rocks
• Clear a 10 foot area around the pit down to the soil, removing anything that could catch on fire
• Stack extra wood upwind and away from fire
• After lighting, do not discard the match until cold. Discard into the fire.
• Never leave a campfire unattended; an adult should supervise the campfire at all times
• Keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby
• Never put anything but wood into the fire
• Do not pull sticks out of the fire
• Do not sit on the fire ring or rocks around the campfire. They will heat up quickly and they'll stay hot for a long time
• When it's time to put the fire out, dump lots of water on it, stir it with a shovel, then dump more water on it. Make sure it is COLD before leaving the campsite. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave!

And remember, Smokey's friends never play with matches, lighters, lighter fluid, or other flammable liquids. If you find any of these items, tell a grown-up where they are. If you see younger children playing with them, tell them to stop, and then tell a grown-up.

Get Your Smokey On.