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Smokejumpers BaseGarden city of Missoula, Montana is known for the largest smokejumper base run by the US Forest Services and functions as the headquarters of USDA Forest Service Smokejumpers in the Northern Region. Located close to the Missoula airport, the smokejumper base takes care of wildfires in about 12 surrounding National Forests. It is a popular tourist destination visited by large number of people during summers. Smokejumper base employs over 80 highly experienced and extremely well trained men and women firefighters who work day and night to smother wildfires in the mountainous terrain and the adjoining wilderness regions. Armed with a fleet of sophisticated aircrafts, the firefighters can reach the most difficult parts under fire attack. The Smokejumper Visitor Center situated in the base premises provides commoners an exclusive opportunity to know the demands and skills required in this extraordinary profession. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the visitor centre is highly educative for ordinary individuals as the intricacy involved in of one of the most dangerous professions unfolds. Right from how the jumpers pack parachutes, the repair gear used and the precautions taken before entering the planes are explained. The video on smoke jumping in wild fire is truly gripping. The facility tour conducted free of charge will take visitors around the center and one can take a close look at the National Smokejumper Memorial housed inside.
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