For Smoke Jumpers, It's Flight and Fire Fight

Smoke jumpers occupy an elite position as "initial-attack" crews in fighting wildland fires. They jump into remote areas wearing puncture-proof Kevlar clothing and helmets with face masks that look like wire baskets.
June 22, 2004
Smoke jumpers occupy an elite position as "initial-attack" crews in fighting wildland fires. They jump into remote areas wearing puncture-proof Kevlar clothing and helmets with face masks that look like wire baskets.
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