People in Fire Links Handcrews Handcrews are a diverse team of career and temporary agency employees with solid reputations as multi-skilled professional firefighters. Helitack Crews & Rappellers The Forest Service relies on a variety of fire suppression resources to fight wildland fires. Among these resources are Helitack Crews and Rappellers who are aerially delivered firefighters whose primary role is to initially attack wildfires. Interagency Hotshot Crews Interagency Hotshot Crews are professional wildland firefighters specifically trained, organized and equipped for rapid response to wildland fires and other emergency situations. Partners The Forest Service firefighters are the best trained and the best equipped firefighters in the world. Even so, we need the talents and sheer person-power of our partners to fight fires, and to enhance the resources through fuels reduction projects. Smokejumpers Smokejumpers are highly-trained, experienced firefighters that provide initial attack on wildland fires in remote areas. FS Retirees Web site for retirees of the Forest Service. Schedule of Events, News, and a lost-and-found page for locating former acquaintances.