Fire Prevention


What does a fire need to burn?

Fuel+Air+Heat=Fire

Fire Prevention Quiz

How well do you know how to prevent forest fires? Take the quiz below and find out!

  1. What 3 things does a fire need to burn? Answer
  2. In what months do most of Wisconsin's forest fires occur? Answer
  3. Name two of the factors used to determine the fire danger rating. Answer
  4. What three weather factors affect fires? Answer
  5. What is the major cause of forest fires in Wisconsin? Answer
  6. What was the most destructive fire ever to sweep across Wisconsin? Answer
  7. Name a tip to help prevent forest fires. Answer
  8. About how many acres are burned by forest fires each year? Answer
  9. What is Smokey's key phrase? Answer
  10. How old is Smokey Bear? Answer

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Last Revised: Monday July 30 2007