CHEERS TO 75 YEARSPREVENTING WILDFIRES

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EY FOREST FIRE SERVICE

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Dispose of fireplace ashes properlyReduce the chances of accidentally starting a forest fire by properly disposing of all fireplace ashes and coals in a metal receptacle. Always treat ashes as hot even if you think they have had plenty of time to cool.

Artist Yuni BanyaiBerlin Community3rd Grade

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FEBRUARY Smokey says, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”In New Jersey, 99 percent of wildfires are attributed in some way to people. Lightning accounts for the remaining 1 percent.

Artist Roxanne CampbellMiddle Township Elementary #23rd Grade

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MARCHSpring CleaningRemove leaves and pine needles from around your home and gutters. Burning pieces of wood or pine cones, known as firebrands, can be thrown miles ahead of a forest fire and start new fires, called spot fires.

Artist Soyoon AhnBerlin Community2nd Grade

World Forestry Day

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APRILArtist Zachary David IIBerlin Community1st Grade

Earth Day Arbor Day

Wildfires!Wind, low humidity and forest dryness make this month very dangerous for forest fires in New Jersey. Uncontrolled small fires can quickly grow to hundreds or thousands of acres in a matter of hours.

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MAYSpring Planting-Landscape Smart: Be Firewise®Many popular landscape trees and shrubs planted around homes may also be flammable. Arborvitaes and laurels contain oils and resins that burn when dry. Prune vegetation away from your home and plant fire-resistant plants to help protect your home from wildfire.

Artist Kiera CollinsMiddle Township Elementary #23rd Grade

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JUNE Outdoor BBQ SafetyMaintaining gas grills and properly disposing of hot charcoal safely kickoff barbeque season and protect the forest from fire.

Artist Camila LopezCrest Memorial3rd Grade

National Trails Day

World Environment Day

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JULYFireworks SafetyCelebrate America’s independence with fireworks and sparklers under the supervision of a responsible adult. Keep a bucket of water or a charged hose ready. And don’t forget Smokey’s friends: Pets’ ears are extremely sensitive to loud noises.

Artist Graham CurleyWest Cape May Elementary 2nd Grade

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AUGUSTHappy 75th Birthday, Smokey Bear!Smokey Bear was born on August 9, 1944. He became a beloved symbol for fire prevention and for the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. The Ad Council, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters employ Smokey Bear to educate the public about the dangers of unplanned, human-caused wildfires.

Happy BirthdaySMOKEY!

Artist Iman HussainNoor UI-Iman School1st Grade

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SEPTEMBER Campfire SafetyMake campfires away from flammable brush, pine needles and dry leaves. Thoroughly extinguish a campfire until it is cold before you leave the area.

Artist Fiona HardinMiddle Township Elementary #11st Grade

National Wildlife Day

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OCTOBERFire Prevention WeekPresident Calvin Coolidge proclaimed October 4-10, 1925, as the first National Fire Prevention Week, thus beginning a tradition followed by future presidents. It is observed yearly during the week of October 9, commemorating the Great Chicago Fire which did most of its damage on that day in 1871.

Fire Prevention Week

Artist Jayden EkweonyFranklin Elementary3rd Grade

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NOVEMBERSmokey’s Forest FriendsHumans aren’t the only ones affected by forest fires — animals can be displaced as well.

Artist Winnie BanyaiBerlin Community2nd Grade

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DECEMBER Happy Holidays From Smokey Bear!

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Alice PaganDr. William Mennies Elementary2nd Grade

Artist: Seth Migliaccio Middle Township Elementary School #1 • 1st Grade

Artist: Matthew Chin Middle Township Elementary School • 1st Grade

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Artist: Alex Lorea Warren E. Sooy Elementary School • 2nd Grade

Artist: Geneva Blight Eagleswood Elementary School • 3rd Grade

New Jersey Forest Fire Service Division Contacts:Division C5555 Atlantic Avenue Mays Landing, NJ 08330-2000(609) 625-1121

DIVISION ANorthern NJ

DIVISION BCentral NJ

DIVISION CSouthern NJ

Thank you to all the students who participated in Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Calendar Contest.We had more than 200 entries. They were all amazing!

Artist: Zoe PetermanMiddle Township Elementary School #1 • 1st Grade

Artist: Edwin SilvaDr. John H. Winslow Elementary School • 2nd Grade

Division A240 Main StreetAndover, NJ 07821(973) 786-6350

Division B103 Shinns RoadVincentown, NJ 08088(609) 726-9010

Smokey Bear 2019 CalendarThank you to all the students throughout the Garden State who submitted their artwork for the 2019 Smokey Bear Calendar Contest. The winners are featured for each themed month.

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