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not less than 200 feet away from the woodland, or 

 from any grass or litter that will carry fire to the 

 woods. 



6. No charge may be made for a fire permit, and 

 no pay be claimed for issuing it. Issue a permit 

 promptly when asked for and make it as easy as pos- 

 sible for distant residents to get them. 



7. Permit stubs need not be sent to the State Fire- 

 warden at once. Enclose them with a report or send 

 what you have every month or two. 



WATCH FOR FIRE. 



S. Whenever the woods are dry enough to burn 

 look several times a day for signs of fire. If possible 

 arrange a ladder on your house or barn, or on a tall 

 tree, so that you can detect a fire in any direction. 

 If smoke is seen act promptly. If outside your dis- 

 trict notify the warden in whose district it is. If it 

 is in your district satisfy yourself that it is an 

 authorized burning and in safe hands, or go at once, 

 with such help as may be necessary, and put it out. 

 If in doubt go, at least far enough to be sure that you 

 are not needed. It is better to go out on a false 

 alarm than to let a fire get well started. 



9. Use the telephone whenever it will save time. 

 Ordinarily fire calls are free, but if there is a charge 

 pay it and put the amount in your bill. 



BE READY TO FIGHT FIRE. 



10. Every firewarden should have a horse and light 

 wagon kept greased and ready for instant use, or 

 should arrange to have one at his disposal when 

 needed. The wagon should be strong enough to 

 carry six men. 



