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.

Describe the conditions under which firefighters are deployed from airplanes.

What challenges do firefighters face when dealing with new fires in timberland?