Region 1 maintains a force of approximately 80 smokejumpers in Missoula, Montana; 29 in Grangeville, Idaho; and 24 in West Yellowstone, Montana. Grangeville and West Yellowstone …

See exhibits about wildland firefighting and how smokejumpers and the other Aerial Fire Depot organizations work together to make wildland firefighting safer and more efficient. Exhibits …

Officials of District No. 1 of the forest service have received word of the establishment of the first air patrol of national forests, to begin June 1, making the sky pilot who will give early warning …

The Smokejumper Visitor Center provides a unique and interactive opportunity to learn about this demanding and important occupation. The free tour of the facility includes a visit to the …

The Missoula Smokejumper Welfare Fund is a non-profit organization that exists to support Smokejumpers and Wildland Firefighters as well as their families in times of need. The …

Smokejumpers are highly trained specialists who parachute into remote areas of national forests to fight the spread of wildfires. The nation's largest training base for smokejumpers is located …

Smokejumpers are a vital part of wildfire fighting in the United States. Exhibits and walking tours show visitors the Smokejumper Base and the Region 1 Aerial Fire Depot explaining the …

#1 Missoula visitor attractions, nation's largest smokejumper base. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tours last about 45 minutes and takes visitors through the working smokejumper …

Missoula's Smokejumper Visitor Center helps you visualize this physically and mentally demanding job by showcasing its colorful history through displays, videos, and tours of the …

The nation’s largest training base for smokejumpers is located in Missoula. The remodeled (1992) visitor center at the depot offers updated displays, dioramas and videos related to fire …