Smokejumpers are highly skilled rapid response personnel who work against forest fires and wild fires. They suppress initial fire outbreaks, and, because of their intensive training and experience, are able to take leadership roles and do situation assessment for fires of longer duration. Visitors may tour the Smokejumper Base in Missoula daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and by appointment during the rest of the year.

Tours last approximately 45 minutes, and visitors are shown smokejumper jump gear, parachutes, cargo, and airplanes, and the training procedures that smokejumpers undergo are described. The visitor center gladly welcomes school and other groups, and can arrange leadership forums.

Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center, 5765 W. Broadway Street, Missoula, Montana 59808, Phone: 406-329-4934

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