Job Description:

• 1) Parachutes from airplane into forest inaccessible by ground to suppress forest fires: Jumps from airplane near scene of fire, pulls rip cord when clear of plane, and pulls shroud lines to guide direction of fall toward clear landing area.

• 2) Orients self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collects supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.

• 3) Ascertains best method for attacking fire and communicates plan to airplane or base camp with two-way radio.

• 4) Fells trees, digs trenches, and extinguishes flames and embers to suppress fire, using ax, chain saw, shovel, and hand or engine-driven water or chemical pumps.

• 5) May pack parachutes.