Jumping into the job
What do smokejumpers fight?
Fire
What is used to protect a smokejumpers head?
A helmet
to build a control line
What do smokejumpers do if they are trapped in a fire?
Use their personal safety tent
What is the name of the man interviewed?
Dan Cottrell
How do smokejumpers arrive to fight fires?
They jump out of airplanes!
What is used to protect a smokejumper's feet?
Boots
What is a control line?
A dirt path that has been cleared of anything that can burn.
What is a personal safety tent made out of?
Aluminum
How long do most fires take to put out?
3 to 5 days
Where are smokejumpers usually fighting fires?
In the wilderness
How many parachutes do the smokejumpers carry?
Two
What usually happens when a fire reaches a control line?
Can you name something else made from aluminum?
Cans, foil, etc
What do smokejumpers eat?
What do smokejumpers fight fires with?
Dirt
Where is smokejumper safety gear stored?
At a station near the wilderness
What are fires that burn out of control called?
Gobblers
Toward the fire to protect them from heat
How does a smokejumper get out of a tree if they land in one?
Use a rope to lower themselves down
Why are smokejumpers called smokejumpers?
Because smokejumpers see smoke before they see fire
What do the jumpsuits protect the smokejumpers from?
Rough landings
What can planes drop down to smother fires that out of control?
Chemicals
True or False: Heat bounces off the aluminum, so tents can burn.
False
Can a parachute ever rip?
Yes, and smokejumpers fix them!