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Task · part of 5. Choose one visit, with parent and counselor approval first

5(c). Take part in a forest-fire prevention campaign

Optional May not apply Often forgotten

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 5: which visit? (parent and counselor approval needed first)" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

In cooperation with your local fire warden, state wildfire agency, forester or counselor. Write a brief report describing the campaign, how it will help prevent wildfires, and your part in it. Needs a campaign to actually be running.

Note. This route depends on a campaign existing to take part in, at a time you can join it. Fire prevention campaigns are seasonal in most states and cluster before the dry season. If this is the route you want, ask your state wildfire agency early what is planned and when.

Where this step comes from

  1. Forestry Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 5(c)

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