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“Heroic parachuting firefighters”
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 in Missoula, Montana. The visitor center at the depot offers updated displays, dioramas and videos related to fire suppression. Guided tours are given of the parachute loft and training facilities. Open memorial day through labor day 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Duration of tour 45 minutes to an hour. Minimum time to visit depot without tour: 20 minutes. Admission free, donations accepted.
Few professions go without acknowledgement or praise. These brave men and women needless to say are some of the top of that category. Smokejumpers have a perilous duty, to fight wildfires deep in... Read more
Ensure you go on the tour. That makes the visit!! See and talk to the men and women who risk there lives --- fascinating! Read more
Sure would have been a good place to burn a free afternoon. But they close down randomly apparently. Two thumbs down.... Read more
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SmokeJumper Visitor Center - Missoula
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- Mon - Wed, Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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