Former Smokejumper (RAC ’83) and current USFS Project Leader/Public Affairs | Interviewed at the Smokejumper Reunion in July, 2015 | Montana
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Robert Beckley, Redmond Smokejumper in 1983 and Grangeville Smokejumper from 1984-1985, talks about the start of his career, including inspiration he gained from Lassie, the mentoring he received, and what he experienced during his time as a smokejumper.
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