| Forest History Society Sample Images: Fire Suppression -- Smokejumpers/ FHS3672th.jpg |

Image ID: FHS3672
Image Date: [no date]
Image Title: [Tree landing.]
Image Caption: Typical tree landing encountered by Forest Service smokejumpers. Jumper has released risers from shoulder snaps of harness, and has lowered himself approximately 6 feet by means of the 75-foot let-down rope carried for this purpose in the leg pocket of the jumper's suit.
Photographer: [unknown]
Use Restrictions: Permission from the Forest History Society required for any use of this image.
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