FOREST FIRE WARNINGS 



This is the time of year when it is wise to post warnings against carelessness 

 which may result in great forest fires and heavy losses. Models of such warnings 

 are here given and any of these may be selected for use where they are suitable 

 or new ones may be composed of the best and most desirable sections of those 

 here reproduced. 



As a basis for calling attention to the need of great precaution against fire in 

 the woods the following rules are well worth remembering : 



Rules for Care with Fire in the Woods. 



1. Be sure your match is out before you throw it away. 



2. Knock out your pipe ashes or throw your cigar or cigarette stump where there is nothing 

 to catch fire. 



3. Don't build a camp fire any larger than is absolutely necessary. Never leave it, even for a 

 short time, without putting it OUT with water or earth. 



4. Don't build a camp fire against a tree or log. Build a small one where you can scrape away 

 the needles, leaves or grass from all sides of it. 



5. Don't build bonfires. The wind may rise at any time and start a fire which you cannot 

 control. 



6. If you discover a fire, put it out if possible; if you can't, inform the nearest Forest Ranger or 

 Fire Warden as quickly as you possibly can. 



YOU CAN HELP! 



PREVENT FOREST FIRES! 



DON'T Drop Burning Matches or Tobacco in the Woods. 



DON'T Build Fires in Brush or Leaves or Against a Rotten Log. 



DON'T Leave a Fire Until You Are Sure It Is Out. 



Exercise the Same Care With Fire in the Woods that You Do at Home. 



If You Find a Forest Fire, Put It Out. 



If You Can't Control It Alone, Get Word to the Nearest Town Supervisor. 



You Must Help Protect the Forests and Timber 



YOUR OWN INTERESTS DEMAND IT! 

 THE LAW REQUIRES IT! 



CONSERVATION COMMISSION, ALBANY, N. Y. 

 AMERICAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



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