Smokejumpers and Remote Wildfire Operations
What Is a Smokejumper? Smokejumpers are elite wildland firefighters who parachute into remote fire zones. They aim to contain wildfires before they grow uncontrollable. Unlike ground crews, smokejumpers reach fires inaccessible by roads or trails. Their ability to deploy rapidly makes them essential in early wildfire suppression. Smokejumpers carry all their gear on their backs,
