In “Knock on Wood,” you learned that prescribed fires are an important management tool used by land managers. Prescribed fires are different than wildland fires and have a variety of benefits. The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What character or mascot can I create to teach people about prescribed fires? Materials: Various art supplies Pencils Brainstorming Graphic Organizer ( included ) Topics: Fire, Art Activity, Mascot, Prescribed Fire, Public Communications.