John Smith joined MTDC in 2005 as an equipment specialist. He graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor's degree in education and taught elementary school in Ovando, MT. He began his Forest Service career in 1974 as a wildland firefighter for the Lolo National Forest's Superior Ranger District. A Missoula smokejumper for more than two decades, Smith applies his experience as assistant loadmaster foreman and master parachute rigger to developing equipment for firefighters.

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For additional information about high-visibility garments, contact MTDC:

Phone: 406–329-3900
Fax: 406–329–3719

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