Prevention

Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

The vast majority of wildfires in Oregon are caused by humans. Smokey Bear spreads awareness about preventing human-caused wildfires and provides lots of helpful tips and tricks.

Practice Campfire Safety

Backyard Debris Burning

Equipment Use & Maintenance

How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire

Campfire Tips

Escaped campfires are a leading cause of wildfires in National Forests.

• Campfires should be contained within a campfire ring and the surrounding area should be clear of combustible material at least 15 feet from the campfire ring.
• Always bring a shovel and make sure you have plenty of water on hand to fully extinguish your fire.

Drown. Stir. Drown. Feel.

Make sure your campfire is dead out whenever it’s left unattended. Dead out means you can place your hand on top of where the campfire was located and it's cool to the touch.

Do Your Part To Prevent A Spark!

Wildfire happens naturally, usually due to lightning strikes. But most wildfires are caused unnecessarily by humans. It's our responsibility to prevent a spark!

• Never park or drive on dry vegetation. On unmaintained dirt roads, often called “two-track” roads, the grass and brush that may grow down the center can dry out and be an extreme fire risk. Vehicles traveling along these roads can pick up this vegetation under their vehicles where it can quickly ignite.
• Secure trailer chains. Loose chains can drag on pavement creating sparks that can ignite vegetation.
• Properly discard smoking materials. Never toss them from a vehicle or on the ground where vegetation can ignite.
• Sparks arrestors are required for OHVs, chainsaws and other motorized equipment.

Know & Follow Local Fire Restrictions

Fireworks Are Prohibited In National Forests

Fireworks restrictions vary from city to city throughout Oregon, but fireworks are always illegal on Forest Service lands. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device on public lands is against the law.