Public Service Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Crystal Beckman, MT Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation, 406.542.4251
Karly DeMars, Bureau of Land Management, Central Hi-Line District, 406.538.1991
Carmen Thomason, Bureau of Land Management, Miles City / Billings, 406.896.2836
Marianne Baumberger, United States Forest Service, Bozeman, 406.587.6701
Prevent Equipment Caused Wildfires
Haying and crop harvesting are under way across Montana. Your local firefighters are asking you to
be cautious while operating equipment this summer.
To avoid starting a wildfire:
Inspect and maintain equipment.
Avoid parking or driving in tall grass.
Make certain you have water, a fire extinguisher and shovel with you.
If a fire does get out of control call 911 immediately.
This message is brought to you by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation,
Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service.
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