Parachute Firemen In Montana

The video discusses the role of aerial firefighting in Montana and neighboring states, highlighting the use of airplanes to deliver supplies to firefighters in remote areas. It introduces parachute firemen, who are modern forest firefighters, and their significant impact in saving timberland from fires. These efforts have preserved 10,000 acres of timber this year, showcasing the effectiveness of parachute firefighting in protecting the nation's largest forests.

What new service was introduced to assist firefighters in Montana and neighboring states?

• Helicopter services

• Airplane services

• Drone deliveries

• Satellite monitoring

What is the primary purpose of the Sky Fire engine?

• To transport firefighters

• To drop supplies to firefighters

• To monitor forest fires

• To extinguish fires from the air

What modern tool do forest firefighters use to reach inaccessible areas?

• Parachutes

• Ladders

• Ropes

• Boats

How many acres of timber have parachuting firefighters saved this year?

• 15,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

• 20,000 acres

• 5,000 acres

What is the main task of firefighters once they land in the forest?

• To set up camps

• To stall the spread of fires

• To rescue wildlife

• To clear paths