Listen "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires: Fire Prevention in Kansas"
Episode Synopsis
Smokey Bear may be the face of fire prevention, but protecting Kansas from wildfires takes all of us. In this episode, Fire Prevention Specialist Shawna Hartman of the Kansas Forest Service shares Smokey’s surprising backstory, the five timeless fire safety rules, and how communities can prepare for and reduce wildfire risks. From understanding the “home ignition zone” to joining Firewise USA, Shawna offers practical steps for homeowners, neighborhoods, and event organizers to help keep Kansas safe—because only you can prevent wildfires.Request Smokey Bear: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HwUE7aBV87SW3ANFPA Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/NFPA-Solutions?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19188247804&gbraid=0AAAAAD3hth1qAzW9jmagBFoq7IH_xd3fr&gclid=CjwKCAjwwNbEBhBpEiwAFYLtGKFUy1rMGQogYQABwdTFkS_Wxu0t4Emd8tGzy3cqqASPiCtU5Vj-ERoCDGQQAvD_BwE
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