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Smokey Bear furloughed

Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories UncategorizedTags
Smokey Bear furloughed

Smokey Bear is being used as a symbol — not of fire prevention, but of furloughed federal employees.

Smokey Bear furloughed

And the Daily Show interviews Smokey Bear about being furloughed, in a NSW video.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

One thought on “Smokey Bear furloughed”

  1. Just wait until some non-furloughed USDA Lawyer (“essential personnel”)sees this and throws a fit about the unauthorized use of a National Legend. Between chasing these rabbits and abusing PL 107-203, it’s a lawyers wet dream and a Full Employment Act.

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