60 REPORT OK THK FOREST COMMISSION. 



RAILROAD FIRE LINES. 



With the decision which nullified the fireline law, see p. 7, 

 all effort to continue fireline construction ceased. But since 

 most of the firelines made or maintained during the past three 

 years are the result of voluntary co-operation of a railroad with 

 the property owners there is hope that firelines as an aid to fire 

 control will not be given up. Hearty and willing co-operation 

 is offered by the Fire Service to the extent of its powers. 



PUBLICITY. 



Recognizing the fact that the ultimate control of forest fires 

 depends upon personal care in handling fire, a special effort has 

 been made to reach the public upon whom the burden lies. In addi- 

 tion to the Fire Manual, List of Firewardens and Township 

 fire notices, published annually, there have been issued five 

 other publications of general or specific application, see p. 4 1 - 

 These have been thoroughly distributed by both public and 

 private agencies. Increased co-operation has been sought from 

 the press and universal willingness to aid has been found. 



