Smokejumpers landing in dry field

From 3,000 Feet To 100° Heat

When wildfires erupt in the most remote, rugged corners of the country, there's no road in—only a drop from the sky. In the midst of blazing chaos, elite wildland firefighters parachute straight into some of the most unforgiving terrain in America, surrounded by flames, falling trees, and a raging fire that doesn’t care how prepared you are. It's dangerous. It's exhausting. And it demands everything you've got. These are men and women who’ve trained relentlessly, pushed their bodies to the brink, and stepped willingly into situations most of us would run from. It takes intense physical grit, mental toughness, and an unshakable sense of purpose to be a smokejumper—and even then, only a few make the cut.

Smokejumper team celebrating after successful jump

Adrenaline Only Takes You So Far

For many, it's the adrenaline that fuels them. The danger isn’t a deterrent—it’s a calling. Every jump into the unknown demands not just courage, but absolute trust in your gear. Every decision can mean the difference between stopping a fire or watching it take off. When you’re carving a fireline through near-scorched terrain or sawing through fallen timber in choking smoke, your tools aren’t just equipment—they’re an essential part of your lifeline. That's why smokejumpers choose STIHL.

Essential Smokejumper Gear

Knolling image of essential smokejumper gear including STHL products

Made For You

Smokejumper Sky Reeves lifts STIHL MS 362 chainsaw out of box. Quote: Knowing that you can trust your tools to fire up and work when you need them—that's everything out there.

WE WERE MADE FOR THIS

Behind every job well done is a story of grit, skill, and determination—meet the people who rely on STIHL every day to tackle the toughest tasks. Visit the pages below to explore their story and the products they rely on.