Smokey the Bear and Friends made their annual visit to Loyalton Elementary School’s Tk-3rd graders on Friday, April 19, 2024. The Forest Service was established in 1905 by Congress to provide quality water and timber to the nation. Now a days it is the largest forestry research organization in the world, managing 193 million acres of land. Fire Prevention Officers Robert Haug and Joe English from USFS Tahoe National Forest, enjoy educating future forest adventures about the does and don’ts while enjoying the areas wildlife and beauty. Their pal, Smokey the Bear, always brings added excitement to the meet and greet This year Explores from the Loyalton Fire Department include Nate Haug and Seth Rosecrans, recent EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) graduates and Layne Corbridge. They volunteered their time at the school encouraging good camp fire habits and the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” concept among other things. Each student receives an age-appropriate grab bag to take home. TK’ers were sporting Smokey the Bear hats, while 3rd’graders were given books explaining fire’s role in nature along with other fun stuff. Information for the annual Fire Prevention Poster contest was also handed out. In the past some of these posters have gotten national media coverage from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. With each yearly visit grows the kids knowledge base and fire safety awareness.
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