Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires — A Conversation with Smokey Bear | Go Wildly Podcast

Episode 33 | Go Wildly PodcastIn this episode of Go Wildly, we sit down with Smokey Bear — joined by his handlers Sarah and AJ, Fire Prevention Specialists with the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — for a conversation about fire, forest health, and awareness.We talk about: how Smokey came to be, the growing urgency of fire season, and how everyday people can be better stewards of the places they love.Links & ResourcesSmokey Bear: smokeybear.com | @smokeybearRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest: fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyouFire alerts & mailing list: fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyou/keep-in-touchFacebook: facebook.com/R6RRSNFFireWise USA: nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usaAirNow Fire & Smoke Map: fire.airnow.govInciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.govRogue River-Siskiyou Prescribed Fire on InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orrsf-rogue-riversiskiyou-national-forest-prescribed-fire-operationsOregon Dept. of Forestry SW Oregon: swofire.comFollow Go WildlyYouTube: youtube.com/@gowildlypodcastSpotify: tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcastWebsite: gowildlypodcast.comHosted & Produced by Emily Berlant & Heather WhiteTheme Music: "Rainmaker" by Jared MastersKeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Smokey Bear, wildfire prevention, U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, wildfire season, fire restrictions Oregon, climate and wildfire, public lands, fire safety, only you can prevent wildfires, FireWise, InciWeb, AirNow, Oregon Department of Forestry, Southern Oregon fires, Rogue Valley, SWO Oregon, Emily Berlant, Heather White, whimsy, Watch Duty