Mission Statement
The National Smokejumper Association, through a cadre of volunteers and partnerships, is dedicated to preserving the history and lore of smokejumping, maintaining and restoring our nation’s forest and rangeland resources and responding to special needs of smokejumpers and their families.
Reviewed and approved by NSA Board on June 19, 2025
Core Values
The NSA values being responsive to current and former smokejumpers and their families through promoting and supporting solidarity, camaraderie, loyalty, benevolence, lifelong learning, and pride in work well done.
Reviewed and approved by NSA Board on November 11, 2025
Guiding Principles
In accomplishing our mission for our members, the NSA will:
- Be responsive to the smokejumper community;
- Ensure NSA program quality;
- Adhere to the highest ethical standard;
- Be trusted stewards of donated financial assets;
- Demonstrate fairness, honesty, and respect.
Reviewed and approved by NSA Board on June 19, 2025
