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
To learn more or schedule a visit, contact us at srnfoutreach@usda.gov
For educators looking for in-person or distance learning options in nearby state and national park sites: