Two photos: one of a smokejumper decending under a parachute at dusk; the second of a jumper exiting the jumpship in the cannonball position.

Speed Range Payload----Aggressive Initial Attack

The California Smokejumpers utilize high speed, fixed wing aircraft, to deliver wildland firefighters throughout California and beyond. Smokejumpers provide aggressive initial attack and natural resource expertise, in an effort to preserve the American landscape for future generations.

Jumper looks at a fire though the door of the jumpship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fox News Story From April, 2010

2010 Rookies First Jump