Several of the Redding Smokejumpers prepare a landing zone for a training jump.

Jumper 5, a Dornier, flies over the landing area to scout out the conditions.

Two Redding Smokejumpers make their approach into Del Rosa.

A Smokejumper makes his approach while Jumper 5 circles above.

One of the Redding Smokejumpers makes his landing into the wash behind Del Rosa.

Two more Smokejumpers on approach.

Several Del Rosa Hotshots watch a Smokejumper come in for a landing.

Jumper 5 makes a pass over the landing zone to drop off supplies as part of the training excercise.

The supplies from the Dornier on descent.

Del Rosa Hotshot Paul Avila tries on some of the gear used in smokejumping.

Redding Smokejumper Bryan Kvisler (a former Del Rosa Hotshot) gives Paul a hand.

Redding Smokejumper Uriel Ortega (a former Mill Creek Hotshot) helps Paul Avila equip himself with a Smokejumping helmet.