While smoke signals were often pre-arranged codes to maintain secrecy between specific groups, some basic meanings became widely recognized: : Attention. Two Puffs : All is well.

In various historical and survival contexts, the specific signal of or three fires in a row traditionally signifies danger, trouble, or a call for help .

Depending on the cultural or artistic context, "Smoke Signals" may refer to: Smoke Signals | The Telecommunications History Group, Inc.

This "rule of three" for distress is still taught today by organizations like the Boy Scouts of America and is used by hunters and outdoorsmen as a universal signal for help, whether through smoke, whistles, or gunshots. Alternative Meanings

: Distress, help, or an alarm of approaching enemies.