BAKER CITY — As residents in Baker City prepare for what could shape up to be an eventful fire season, students at Brooklyn Primary School got lessons in fire safety from a nationally recognized icon.
The U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Prevention Specialist Smokey Bear swung by Brooklyn Primary recently and visited the Second Graders for an interactive lesson in fire prevention. According to school officials, students even learned how to turn on the fire hose.
Smokey Bear says, “Smokey’s friends never play with matches, lighters, lighter fluid or other flammable liquids. If you find any of these items, tell a grownup where they are. If you see younger children playing with them, tell them to stop, and then tell a grownup. Kids who help prevent wildfires deserve a Smokey Bear High Five.”