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The American smokejumper: 'Swiss Army knife' of wildland fire

Summary by Idaho State Journal
When the alarm bell rings at the smokejumper base in Missoula, Montana, the countdown begins. Within seconds, Seth Patton is in the locker room, where he has minutes to wrestle into more than 100 pounds of gear — fire-resistant suit,…

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The American smokejumper: 'Swiss Army knife' of wildland fire

When the alarm bell rings at the smokejumper base in Missoula, Montana, the countdown begins. Within seconds, Seth Patton is in the locker room, where he has minutes to wrestle into more than 100 pounds of gear — fire-resistant suit,…

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Idaho State Journal broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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