Firefighter Smokey - Choctaw, OK
Posted by: hamquilter
N 35° 29.606 W 097° 16.812
14S E 655994 N 3929124
A familiar symbol of firefighting is beautifully carved in front of the Choctaw Fire Department.
Waymark Code: WM10C7F
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2019
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Often when visiting fire stations, we see a painted sign of Smokey Bear reminding folks about fire safety, and often giving that day's fire hazard information. We were pleasantly surprised when visiting the Choctaw station #1 at 14181 N.E. 23rd Street, to find Smokey standing there in real life.
This is a life-sized chain saw carving. At the bottom of the carving, "STATION #1" is carved. He is standing straight and tall with trousers on, and a real shovel held in his right hand. On his head is a firefighting helmet, with a real metal badge from the Choctaw Fire Department attached to the helmet.