Learning about our past tragedies is a way to honor those who have made that sacrifice. Several members of the National Smokejumper Association have collaborated with us to identify those smokejumpers who have lost their lives while performing their duty. Take time to learn more about their stories by clicking on each photo below (coming soon). If you have more information please contact us.
Pendelton Smokejumpers
Lemon Butte Fire
Umpqua N.F. Oregon
August 6, 1945
McCall Smokejumpers
Fall Creek Ridge Fire
Payett N.F. Idaho
July 5, 1946
Missoula Smokejumpers
Mann Gulch Fire
Helena N.F. Montana
August 5, 1949
North Cascades Smokejumpers
Eight Mile Ridge Paracargo
Okanogan N.F. Washington
July 23, 1958
Missoula Smokejumpers
Moose Creek Ranger Station
Nez Perce N.F. Idaho
August 4, 1959
McCall Smokejumpers
Norton Creek Paracargo
Payette N.F. Idaho
July 9, 1965
Alaska Smokejumpers
Training
Fairbanks, Alaska
May 11, 1966
Cave Junction Smokejumpers
Field Project
Siskiyou N.F. Oregon
May 5, 1967
Redding Smokejumpers
Oak Fire
Shasta-Trinity N.F. California
June 3, 1970
Redding Smokejumpers
Fork Fire
Angeles N.F. California
September 23, 1970
Grangeville Smokejumpers
Training
Missoula, Montana
May 31, 1991
Missoula Smokejumpers
Cochrane Gulch Fire
Helena N.F. Montana
May 1, 1992
Missoula & McCall Smokejumpers
South Canyon Fire
Grand Junction B.L.M. Colorado
July 6, 1994
Alaska Smokejumpers
Training
Fairbanks, Alaska
April 29, 2002
Redding Smokejumpers
Saddleback Fire
Modoc N.F. California
June 10, 2013
Boise Smokejumpers
Training
Prairie, Idaho
September 27, 2013
West Yellowstone Smokejumpers
Eicks Fire
Hidalgo County, New Mexico
June 2, 2021
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