Sunday, April 24, 2011

Jeff Bardwell - Smokejumper Pilot

Jeff Bardwell, Region 1 DC-3 Captain, passed away at home on April 20, 2011 after battling esophageal cancer.

Services will be held at Saint Ann's Catholic Church in Bonner, MT (next to Bonner Elementary School) Monday April 25. Viewing will be held at 10:00 A.M. and services at 11:00 A.M. Raise a glass of beer and a brat. We will miss you Jeff.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

We are looking for a Smokejumper who may be interested in accompanying a firefighter cadet program to Mann Gulch on June 9 or 10. They will provide food and transportation from Missoula for the one day trip. We can provide wages for an 8 hour day. Contact Dan Cottrell if you have questions or are interested in going."

We are also looking for an individual to assist with cleaning the Don Mackey memorial site in Blodgett Canyon near Hamilton on Sunday, May 29. Contact Dan for details on this opportunity as well.