A smokejumper is a wildland firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to combat wildfires. Smokejumpers jump from fixed-wing aircraft to tackle small fires before they become major problems and are one of the first lines of defense against wildfires.
-
California Smokejumpers
Tells about the history, equipment, safety, methods, and training of California smokejumpers.
-
Earl Cooley
Obituary honoring the life of the first American smokejumper.
-
Interagency Smokejumper Training Guide
The US Forest Service provides a guide to smokejumper history, training, operations, and safety.
-
National Smokejumper Association
Contains status report, news highlights, membership information, and image gallery.
-
North Cascades Smokejumper Base
Offers historical documents, photographs, videos, and employment information.
-
Russian Smokejumpers
A National Geographic article telling about the history and current practices of smokejumping in Russia.
-
Smokejumping
Offers personal stories and photographs of an Alaskan smokejumper.
-
USFS: Smokejumpers
Includes career information, smokejumping bases, and an annual national report.