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Smokejumpers Deploy from Aircraft to Combat Wildfires
Smokejumpers have been parachuting into remote areas of the U.S. to combat wildfires since the 1940s. Based at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, these firefighters undergo rigorous training and are prepared to respond to fires in challenging terrains. The history of smokejumping includes significant milestones, such as the first woman to join the ranks and the evolution of training and safety practices over the decades.
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Jesse Olstead
Evan Burgess
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Nick Biedscheid
Wally Wasser
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Smokejumpers have been parachuting into remote areas of the U.S. to combat wildfires since the 1940s. Based at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, these firefighters undergo rigorous training and are prepared to respond to fires in challenging terrains. The history of smokejumping includes significant milestones, such as the first woman to join the ranks and the evolution of training and safety practices over the decades.
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