3.1K views · 40 reactions | Holy smoke! Smokey Bear turned 75 Friday -- In 1944, the Forest Service authorized the creation of a fictional bear for ads aimed at preventing wildfires. In 1950, a cub rescued from a New Mexico fire became the living Smokey Bear. | CBS Evening News | Facebook

11K views · 388 reactions | How to properly extinguish a campfire, featuring Harrison Ford on vocals! If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Remember, #OnlyYou can prevent wildfires. #Campfire #WildFirePrevention | Smokey Bear | Facebook

#Turtleman Pickens South Carolina Smokey Bear Music Festival Till 10 tonight | Call of The Wildman - Turtleman

Raise your hand if you remember the Smokey Bear show! 🔊 Sound on to sing along! | Smokey Bear

23K views · 860 reactions | Did you know that in 1952, Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins wrote a popular anthem that created a decades-long debate about my name?   To keep the rhythm of the song, they added “the” between “Smokey” and “Bear.” I've been called “Smokey the Bear” by many adoring fans, but, in actuality, my name never changed. I'm still Smokey Bear!  | Smokey Bear | Facebook

Taking the time to properly extinguish your fire pit can make all the difference. Never leave a fire unattended, and remember, if it's too hot to touch, the fire's not out! | Smokey Bear