Smoke Jumping Case Study

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Title: Expected requirements to become a responsible member for Smoke jumping Smokejumper obligations can be to a great degree strenuous and dangerous. Jumpers must be in magnificent physical condition and have a high level of enthusiastic soundness and mental readiness. The occupation frequently includes delayed periods when smoke, warmth, and short supplies of nourishment and water take their toll on your physical stamina. The wellbeing and prosperity of each smokejumper on a task relies on upon the capacity of every person to draw his/her own particular weight. The Smoke jumping rookie must pass the standard firefighter's Work Capacity Fitness Test (pack test) at the challenging level so that he could be eligible for the risky and courageous

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