Educators
Schedule a Wildfire Prevention Visit with Six Rivers National Forest!
Six Rivers National Forest is offering wildfire prevention education outreach opportunities to nearby communities. Smokey Bear and our firefighters are available for a visit to your learning site or event.
Wildfire prevention education plays a vital role in our communities. Human-caused wildfires comprise 87% of all wildfire occurrences, based on a 10-year national average. To prevent wildfires, learn how to be fire-safe with outdoor equipment, debris burning, campfires, vehicle maintenance, towing, target shooting, and more.
Outreach Opportunities
- K - 3rd grade – Smokey visits with fire engine and firefighters to read the Smokey Bear story and take pictures. Possible fire prevention topics available at smokeybear.com.
- 4th - 8th grade – Engine show and tell. Students tour a fire engine, meet firefighters, and try on their gear. Possible fire prevention topics available at readyforwildfire.org.
- 9th - 12th grade – Career Day experience. One-on-one interaction with firefighters and other forest staff including fire ecology, wildlife, botany and forestry.
- Fireworks Educational Curriculum – For all grade levels, focuses on fire ecology and benefits of naturally occurring and prescribed fire on the landscape. Presented by Forest Service staff and tailored to the grade level.
- Colleges and universities – presentations and discussion with wildfire management staff.
- City and County Parades – Smokey Bear available with a fire vehicle.
- Fairs – Smokey Bear with Forest Service employees and booth with materials to hand out to public. Discussion points include fire prevention, preparedness and recruitment.
- Sporting Events – Smokey can throw the first pitch or coin toss. Photos with Smokey and fire prevention messaging.
All offerings are subject to firefighter and fire vehicle availability