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Fire rescue helicopter carrying a big water bucket over a blazing pine forest. A detailed printable about wildfires and safety; get the free PDF.
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Download PDFPrintA helicopter marked Fire Rescue, a water bucket hanging from cables, tall pines, flames between the trees and clouds of smoke.
Blend yellow, orange and red for the flames and keep the smoke in soft grays behind the pines.
Make a campfire safety poster with rules for your next camping trip.
Lodgepole pines have cones sealed with resin that open in the heat of a fire and release their seeds.
A fire rescue helicopter is one of the fastest tools crews have when a wildfire races through a forest. While firefighters on the ground dig fire lines and spray water, helicopters can reach steep hills and remote spots in minutes.
Many firefighting helicopters carry a collapsible bucket on a long line. The pilot dips it into a lake, river or reservoir, flies back over the fire and opens a valve to release the water exactly where crews need it. Other helicopters use a snorkel hose to fill a tank underneath, and some carry fire retardant instead of plain water.
Most wildfires in the United States are started by people, from unattended campfires to sparks from equipment. That is why Smokey Bear has reminded Americans since 1944 that only you can prevent wildfires. Fires destroy animal habitats and can leave hillsides bare, although some forests are adapted to recover from natural fires over time.
This scene is a good way to talk with kids about the wildfires they hear about on the news, the bravery of fire crews and simple rules like never playing with matches and always drowning a campfire.
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