Smokejumper and Static Line Magazines

In August 1993, the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) published the first issue of its quarterly newsletter, Static Line. This title was renamed Smokejumper Magazine in October 1999. This newsletter contains articles about former smokejumpers, fires, and smokejumper history. It also describes the activities of the NSA.

According to The NSA website, the NSA is "dedicated to preserving the history and lore of smokejumping, maintaining and restoring our nation's forest and rangeland resources and responding to the special needs of smokejumpers and their families."

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Static Line, January 1995

National Smokejumper Association

This issue of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) Smokejumper Magazine contains the following articles: Updates membership and deaths, Stuart Roosa article, stories by Bob Boyer, George Tranberg, Ted Nyquest (Elk City accident), Jack Dunn (MSO 1946 history), Jack Mathews (Se Khong River), Dick Johnson fatal crash. This is the quarterly newsletter of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) and was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.
Static Line, October 1994

National Smokejumper Association

This issue of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) Smokejumper Magazine contains the following articles: Organizational goals, updates on membership and deceased, death of Kirk Samsel, bio info on Chuck Viviano, Mike Malone, Tony Percival, short info on Eight-Mile, Moose Creek and Norton Ridge crashes, Russian smokejumpers (continued in April 1995), Arden Davis death in Alaska. This is the quarterly newsletter of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) and was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.
Static Line, July 1994

National Smokejumper Association

This issue of The Static Line, which is the predecessor to NSA Smokejumper. This issue contains the following articles:First list of deceased jumpers and pilots, retirements of Gary Dunning, Eric Schoenfeld and Steve Clarimont, staffing of jumper bases, articles on honoring Dick Tracy and Kirk Samsel for rescue jump in New Mexico, Deanne Shulman 1^st woman smokejumper, Russian smokejumpers.

This is the quarterly newsletter of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) and was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.
Static Line, April 1994

National Smokejumper Association

This is the first issue officially named The Static Line, which is the predecessor to NSA Smokejumper. This issue contains the following articles: Articles of Incorporation NSA, dues structure, Fred Brauer, Bill Moody, Triple Nickle, articles. Historic reference articles: Loon Lake rescue of military by Penn Stohr, Higgins Ridge Fire, static line becoming loose on rookie training.

This is the quarterly newsletter of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) and was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.
Static Line, December 1993

National Smokejumper Association

This issue includes President's Message from Earl Cooley, a membership list, initial membership fees, articles on the first fire jumps, the beginnings of smokejumping and the connection with the development of US Airborne forces. Historical article on Lester Lycklama fatality.

This is the quarterly newsletter of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) and was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.
Static Line, August 1993

National Smokejumper Association

This is the initial publication by the newly formed National Smokejumper Association. Membership, Base Managers, NSA Board of Directors and NSA Executive Committee listed.

This title was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.