A professional who parachutes from airplane into forest inaccessible by ground to suppress forest fires. Respnsibilities include:

• Jumps from airplane near scene of fire, pulls rip cord when clear of plane, and pulls shroud lines to guide direction of fall toward clear landing area.
• Orients self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collects supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.
• Ascertains best method for attacking fire and communicates plan to airplane or base camp with two-way radio.
• Fells trees, digs trenches, and extinguishes flames and embers to suppress fire, using ax, chain saw, shovel, and hand or engine-driven water or chemical pumps.
• May pack parachutes.