05/21/2026
We’re excited to officially welcome our new Fire Danger sign! Our old one had seen better days, and this replacement has been in the works for several years. We’re honored to host it and proud to support all the work the U.S. Forest Service and wildfire crews do to help prevent and fight wildfires every season.
A few fun facts about Smokey Bear:
🐻 Smokey Bear was created in August 1944 by the U.S. Forest Service and is the face of the longest-running public service campaign in American history.
🐻 A real bear cub rescued from a 1950 New Mexico wildfire helped inspire Smokey’s story.
🐻 Smokey even has his own ZIP Code: 20252!
We are already at HIGH fire danger, so enjoy the weekend — but please be safe out there.
🔥 Avoid parking in dry grass
🔥 Make sure campfires are completely out
🔥 Follow all burn restrictions
🔥 Be extra cautious with anything that could spark a fire
Only YOU can prevent wildfires! 🐻🔥