Smokejumpers to the Rescue

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What is a smokejumper?

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A smokejumper is a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to combat wildfires.

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What activities do smokejumpers practice at boot camp?

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Smokejumpers practice running, swimming, and weightlifting.

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What is the main idea of the passage about smokejumpers?

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Smokejumpers work hard using their special training and tools to fight fires.

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Where is the Forest Service Smokejumping Training Center located?

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Missoula, Montana.

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What is a firebreak?

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A firebreak is a gap in vegetation that helps stop the spread of fire.

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How does a firebreak help to stop a fire?

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It takes away the trees and branches a fire needs to keep burning.

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What special equipment do smokejumpers use?

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Smokejumpers use parachutes and other firefighting tools.

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Why is training important for smokejumpers?

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Training prepares smokejumpers for the physical and mental challenges of fighting fires.

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What is the purpose of parachuting into a fire area?

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Parachuting allows smokejumpers to reach remote fire locations quickly.

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What does the term 'boot camp' refer to in the context of smokejumpers?

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Boot camp refers to the training program where smokejumpers learn essential skills.