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   Learn about Smokey Bear's history, watch videos, take the pledge and find resources for educators and kids. Celebrate 80 years of Smokey by exploring his legacy and his message to prevent wildfires.

   • Story of Smokey

     Due to the song’s popularity, Smokey Bear has been called...

   • Smokey for Kids

     Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Mission. Celebrate Smokey's 80th...

     About Smokey

     · Smokey's Scouts

   • About Wildland Fire

     Wildfires are any unplanned fires that burn in forests and...

     Fire Science

     · Benefits of Fire

   • Smokey's History

     Since 1944, Smokey’s been working hard to inspire Americans...

   • For Educators

     As an educator, you can introduce a whole new generation of...

     Forest Links

     · Elementary Resources

     · Middle School Resources

   • Backyard Debris Burning

     If someone smokes outside your home, maintain a 3-foot...

   • How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire

     Keep flammable objects (lawn mowers, oil or gas cans,...

   • About the Campaign

     Smokey Bear soon became popular, and his image began...

   • Campfire Rules

     And remember, Smokey's friends never play with matches,...

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     Smokey the Bear and the Little Boy 1960

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     Smokey The Bear Commercial

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     Smokey-the-Bear Turns 70

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Smokey_BearSmokey Bear - Wikipedia

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   Smokey Bear is an American campaign and advertising icon of the U.S. Forest Service in the Wildfire Prevention Campaign, which is the longest-running public service announcement campaign in United States history.

4. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › brief-historyA Brief History of Smokey Bear, the Forest Service's ...

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   Learn how Smokey Bear became the iconic symbol of fire prevention in the U.S. Forest Service, and how his message has changed over time to reflect new scientific insights. Explore the origins, popularity and challenges of the beloved bear and his cubs.

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6. www.fs.usda.gov › features › coming-2024-smokey-bearComing up in 2024: Smokey Bear turns 80 | US Forest Service

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Learn how the US Forest Service and its partners will honor the iconic spokes-bear of fire prevention for 80 years with various events and activities. Find out how to join the #SingForSmokey campaign and spread the message of Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.

7. www.fs.usda.gov › inside-fs › leadershipSmokey’s legacy | US Forest Service

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   Aug 9, 2019 · Learn how Smokey Bear became an icon of American culture and a symbol of wildfire prevention since 1944. Explore the history, evolution, and impact of Smokey's message and campaigns over the past 75 years.

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   Why is Smokey Bear important?

   • Despite the success of Smokey Bear’s campaign over the years, wildfire prevention remains one of the most critical issues affecting our country’s forests and grasslands. With over 80 percent of wildfires being started accidentally or by careless or bad behavior, Smokey's message is as relevant and urgent today as it was in 1944.

   Coming up in 2024: Smokey Bear turns 80 | US Forest Service

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   Why is Smokey Bear called 'Smokey the bear'?

   • In 1952, Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins wrote the popular anthem that would launch a continuous debate about Smokey’s name. To maintain the rhythm of the song, they added “the” between “Smokey” and “Bear.” Due to the song’s popularity, Smokey Bear has been called “Smokey the Bear” by many adoring fans, but, in actuality, his name never changed.

   Story of Smokey | Smokey Bear

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   Does Smokey Bear prevent wildfires?

   • Although the goal of reducing human-caused wildfires has never changed, the tagline of the Smokey Bear campaign was adjusted in the 2000s, from "Only you can prevent forest fires" to "Only you can prevent wildfires". The main reason was to accurately expand the category beyond just forests to include wildlands, which include grasslands.

   Smokey Bear - Wikipedia

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   When did Smokey Bear first appear?

   • The character of Smokey Bear first appeared in 1944. Illustration by Corey Schumann Last year, the deadliest wildfire season in state history swept across California. More than 8,000 fires burned nearly two million acres and cost hundreds of millions of dollars to suppress.*

   A Brief History of Smokey Bear, the Forest Service's Legendary Mascot

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