91-year-old Idaho smokejumper legend honored with Wildland Firefighter Foundation award

A 91-year-old smokejumper who completed an impressive 333 missions over a three-decade career was presented with the Black Mountain Award by the Wildland Firefighter Foundation at a surprise ceremony in his assisted living facility on Sunday.

91-year-old Idaho smokejumper legend honored with Wildland Firefighter Foundation award

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