The nearly 400 smokejumpers in the United States, based in Alaska, Montana, Idaho, California, and Washington, are highly skilled and mobile. They may be called to fight fires all over the country when assistance is needed. Smokejumpers are often supported by para-cargo drops of personal gear, food, water, and specialized equipment to help them suppress the blazes. Bulldozers and Tractor plows - Tracked vehicles with plows for clearing vegetation and mechanized equipment can build a fireline faster and move more efficiently than human firefighters. However, because bulldozers, tractors, and plows leave significant impacts on the land, they cannot be used in environmentally sensitive areas.
Some vehicles also carry water to douse wildfires and equipment to burn out.
Keep the area cleared throughout the fire season. Remove all trees within 10 feet from your house and space remaining trees at least 10 feet apart. Cut all branches below six feet from the ground to prevent fires from spreading into the tree tops. Clean your roof and rain gutters regularly, keeping them free from twigs, leaves, and pine needles. Remove all tree limbs within 10 feet of your chimney or stove pipe.