SMOKEJUMPERS

The “Smokejumpers” are highly trained, self-sufficient US Forest Service Firefighters who parachute into remote areas to fight wildfires.

Smokejumper bases:

More information on the Smokejumpers can be found at Information

Daily fire report with fire locations can be found at U.S. Active Fire MAP

OPTION 1

The US Dept. of Interior contracted WestWind Executive Charters to shuttle smokejumpers from various bases to reinforce other bases where their staff is fully utilized.

OPTION 2

The US Dept of Interior has contracted WestWind Executive Charters to supplement USDI's aircraft fleet capable of parachute operations. Pick up Smokejumpers from one of the listed bases and proceed to the active fire area of your choice on the map above. Drop from 10,000ft to 12,000ft (to avoid smoke) with speeds of 10 to 15 kts above stall.

OPTION 3

The California Governor's Office has contracted the WestWind Executive Charter Division to fly high-ranking state officials VFR to assess the damage caused by forest fires in the foothills. Hundreds of acres of brush, trees, and homes burned down during the fires fanned by strong Santa Ana winds. Fly out of KLGB Long Beach and survey the area. Return.

OPTION 4

The Governors of other states need their staff flown to assess fires in that state. Use the map above. Depart from the state capitol. Return.

Merged charters Charter P153 Forest Fire Damage Assessment VFR was merged into P216 on 4/23/14 due to zero flights in the last 5 years. Charter P217 Smokejumper Drops was merged into P216 on 4/23/14 to become an option concerning the same "Smokejumper" group.

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Category: Medical Supplies

Continent: North America

Origin: As described

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

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