Jason A. Ramos

Jason Ramos spent over three decades as a wildland firefighter, fighting fires from Alaska to Florida and nearly everywhere in between.

Smokejumpers are highly trained wildland firefighters who parachute into remote areas to fight fires. They can also be called upon to assist in search and rescue missions. Smokejumpers are highly specialized, trained professionals who work independently in some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. They remain one of the oldest resources deployed by government agencies today.