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Smokejumpers Help Ohio Fight Beetle Fire

May 05, 2016 Rhonda Santos, APHIS Public Information Officer

Smokejumpers are a unique breed. They are people who are willing to jump, really parachute, out of an aircraft to provide a quick attack on forest fires. While smokejumpers are highly trained, experienced firefighters, they are also expert tree climbers. These firefighters usually work in rugged...

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