#smokey the bear

[savagegood]

literally who is doing it like gritty, icône de l'extrême gauche américaine?

[happyroadkillart]

what did he mean by this

[sleepii-freddie]

please reblog i spent too long on this

[ifelllikeastar]

Only YOU can prevent wildfires! Follow the rule, stay until ashes are cool ...

[bearpoll2023]

[gameraboy2]

The Ballad of Smokey the Bear (1966)

[unsafescapewolf]

Summer Kofi doodles part 6!

[nevesceramics]

Monoprint smokey tile, 2020

[firefighterbracket]

FINALS

[pink-onyx-au]

i have the feeling that pink onyx would mug poeple who litter

Yeah. Violent forest guardian.

[Disclaimer: Steven asks that everyone camp responsibly. Also recycle please and thank you. No Smokeys were harmed in the making of this doodle]

[usnatarchives]

Fire Safety in the U.S.: The Story Behind the Posters 🔥🧯

Fire safety in the United States caught fire (not literally!) after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This event prompted the creation of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 1896, laying the groundwork for fire safety regulations.

However, it wasn't until the mid-20th century that federal agencies really stoked the flames of fire safety education. During World War II, the U.S. Forest Service, in collaboration with the Ad Council, introduced Smokey Bear, whose "Only you can prevent forest fires" message would later become iconic.

So, why posters? Well, they're a visually striking way to catch people's attention and convey important messages succinctly. They use a combination of strong imagery and memorable slogans to imprint key safety messages into the public consciousness. These images and words, once seen, can be recalled in crucial moments, aiding in both fire prevention and appropriate response.

Through the years, the government and various organizations have leveraged the power of posters to reinforce fire safety principles. From the 1970s' "Learn Not to Burn" program by NFPA aimed at children, to modern campaigns focusing on smoke alarms and fire escape plans, posters have been instrumental in these educational drives.

The history of fire safety programs in the U.S. is a testament to the power of public education. And the posters? They're the colorful champions, the unsung heroes, carrying the vital messages of these programs to the public eye. Because, after all, prevention is the best firefighting strategy!

[tuberculosis-planets]

[389]

a warning from a familiar character

[emperornorton47]

[abandonambition]

Dark Smokey the bear

[bearpoll2023]

tie-breaker

Tallying up all the votes so far- there's a few (a lot) that are tied for entering the final places. There's some that I would think would logically do better than others, and some that, due to being included on the list from the get go, have a larger vote share but that may be influenced by the amount of time they had to receive votes.

Please vote below for who you want to go through. The ones with the highest votes will fill the remaining spots.