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Bookmark or Share- Smokejumpers - National Interagency Fire CenterSmokejumpers are experienced wildland firefighters with expertise in initial-attack firefighting and working with a variety of aircraft. First-time “rookie” smokejumpers go through an intense training regimen that covers aircraft and parachuting.
- Smokejumpers.com - National Smokejumper AssociationThe non-profit National Smokejumper Association is dedicated to preserving the history of airborne firefighters of the past and providing a voice for today's smokejumpers.
- Smokejumping - US Forest ServiceMost likely not because the quick response by wildland firefighters relegated these fires to the historical bin — and one of the quickest responders is the Forest Service smokejumper. Within 15 minutes, these specially trained wildland firefighters will be on a plane en route to the fire.
- Smokejumpers - US Forest ServiceSmokejumpers travel all over the country, including Alaska, to provide highly-trained, experienced firefighters and leadership for quick initial attack on wildland fires in remote areas. Fire fighting tools, food and water are dropped by parachute to the firefighters after they land near the fire making them self-sufficient for the first 48 hours.
- Smokejumper - WikipediaSmokejumpers are specially trained wildland firefighters who provide an initial attack response on remote wildfires. They are inserted at the site of the fire by parachute. This allows firefighters to access remote fires in their early stages without needing to hike long distances carrying equipment and supplies. [1] .
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