Life of Duty: 'Smokejumper' - Full Feature

Smokejumping was developed in the late 1930's as a means to quickly reach fires in remote road-less areas for initial attack. The primary mission of a smokejumper is fighting fire! Along with parachuting, smokejumpers may be delivered to fires via helicopter, by vehicle or on foot. Smokejumpers are considered a national resource and are occasionally deployed as a 20-person crew throughout the United States.



From Life of Duty

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