Always be careful with forest camp fires.
Updated:
March 15, 2008
For now, there's still plenty of snow cover on the ground, but the 2008 fire
season is only just around the corner. It won't be long.
Fire Prevention Tips
- Build campfires away from low-hanging branches, dry grass, and leaves.
- Have plenty of water nearby and keep a shovel for throwing dirt on the fire if necessary.
- Start with dry twigs and small sticks. Add larger sticks as the fire builds up.
- Keep your campfire small.
- Never leave a campfire unattended.
- Put out the fire with water. Make sure all embers,
coals and sticks are thoroughly wet.
- Stir the ashes, add more water and stir again. Use
dirt if you don’t have water. Don’t bury coals— they can continue to smolder.
Fire Safety Links of Interest
 Smokey
Bear.Com *
ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES - Remember our friends in the forest.
McGruff's
Be Fire Safe! *
It's easy to be fire safe. By being on the lookout for things that can cause
fires and knowing what to do in case of one, you can help keep your family safe.
McGruff has some advice on how you can be fire safe.
USFA
- Kids *
U.S. Fire Administration - Working for a Fire-Safe America. We are going to
teach you about fire safety.
Michigan
Prepares *
Michigan Prepares - information about protecting yourself, your family and your
property from wildfire
Fire
Dept. Safety Officers' Association *
Fire department safety officers association - dedicated to the support and
education of safety professionals
USFA
- Fire Safety Fact sheets *
U.S. Fire Administration for Citizens. Fire Safety Topics
Smokey says....
Only YOU can prevent forest fires!
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