My son. 20 years Alaska Smokejumper Fairbanks. 6 years prior Hotshot. Now with Alaska Fire Agency Anchorage.
September 29, 2026 at 1:56 AM
My son. 20 years Alaska Smokejumper Fairbanks. 6 years prior Hotshot. Now with Alaska Fire Agency Anchorage.
Retired Sgt. Joe Harris, who served as a smokejumper for the secretive mission, Operation Firefly, was believed to be the oldest paratrooper veteran when he died March 15. He was 108.
Joe Harris, Operation Firefly smokejumper and oldest WWII paratrooper, dies at 108
www.stripes.com
April 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Retired Sgt. Joe Harris, who served as a smokejumper for the secretive mission, Operation Firefly, was believed to be the oldest paratrooper veteran when he died March 15. He was 108.
For context there have been generations of like extremely good international cooperation on wildland fire, especially with Canada, but like we’d do smokejumper exchanges with Russia
Trump is threatening to tariff Canada for smoke from fires, saying they don’t do mitigation (which is bullshit), the week a Canadian pilot died fighting fire in Colorado. Great stuff
July 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM
For context there have been generations of like extremely good international cooperation on wildland fire, especially with Canada, but like we’d do smokejumper exchanges with Russia
All signs point to the Trump administration wanting to privatize America’s national parks.
@samforstag.bsky.social is running for Congress in Montana to stop that and more.
WATCH: https://www.contrariannews.org/p/meet-the-montana-smokejumper-who
@samforstag.bsky.social is running for Congress in Montana to stop that and more.
WATCH: https://www.contrariannews.org/p/meet-the-montana-smokejumper-who
Meet The Montana Smokejumper Who Wants to Put Out Fires in Congress
Sam Forstag reveals his campaign to improve the material conditions of life
www.contrariannews.org
May 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
All signs point to the Trump administration wanting to privatize America’s national parks.
@samforstag.bsky.social is running for Congress in Montana to stop that and more.
WATCH: https://www.contrariannews.org/p/meet-the-montana-smokejumper-who
@samforstag.bsky.social is running for Congress in Montana to stop that and more.
WATCH: https://www.contrariannews.org/p/meet-the-montana-smokejumper-who
Three notable Democrats were already running to flip this seat:
• rancher Matt Rains
• smokejumper Sam Forstag
• former firearms executive turned gun safety activist Ryan Busse
• rancher Matt Rains
• smokejumper Sam Forstag
• former firearms executive turned gun safety activist Ryan Busse
Another GOP retirement: Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, citing health issues stemming from "injuries sustained from a career in Special Operations."
#MT01 voted 54-43 for Trump, but Dems have long had designs on it.
#MT01 voted 54-43 for Trump, but Dems have long had designs on it.
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke to retire, will not seek reelection
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced he will not seek reelection for a fourth term representing Montana’s first Congressional District, citing health issues.
www.montanarightnow.com
March 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Three notable Democrats were already running to flip this seat:
• rancher Matt Rains
• smokejumper Sam Forstag
• former firearms executive turned gun safety activist Ryan Busse
• rancher Matt Rains
• smokejumper Sam Forstag
• former firearms executive turned gun safety activist Ryan Busse
BREAKING: Smokejumper and populist Sam Forstag just won a key primary in Montana. He'll be the Democratic nominee in Montana's Western congressional district, shaking up the establishment and taking on the Republican candidate.
June 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
BREAKING: Smokejumper and populist Sam Forstag just won a key primary in Montana. He'll be the Democratic nominee in Montana's Western congressional district, shaking up the establishment and taking on the Republican candidate.
!!!!!!!DOGE WHISTLEBLOWING
UNION SMOKEJUMPER!!!!!
UNION SMOKEJUMPER!!!!!
June 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
!!!!!!!DOGE WHISTLEBLOWING
UNION SMOKEJUMPER!!!!!
UNION SMOKEJUMPER!!!!!
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress #TheGuardian
www.theguardian.com
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress
twp.ai
September 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress #TheGuardian
Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers
www.theguardian.com
Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers
twp.ai
February 20, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers
Smokejumper Sam is the Democratic nominee for Montana's 1st
Watch my interview with one of the most unique candidates in the 2026 field:
Watch my interview with one of the most unique candidates in the 2026 field:
Meet the Montana Smokejumper Who Wants To Put Out Fires in Congress
Sam Forstag reveals his campaign to improve the material conditions of life
www.contrariannews.org
June 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Smokejumper Sam is the Democratic nominee for Montana's 1st
Watch my interview with one of the most unique candidates in the 2026 field:
Watch my interview with one of the most unique candidates in the 2026 field:
My view of the packed house of the #FightingOligarchy tour in Missoula, Montana!
7,500 seats filled, plus several hundred on a floor and about 1,500 outside! AOC and Bernie were wonderful, but our local speakers, especially USFS Smokejumper Sam Forstag, had me in (good) tears.
7,500 seats filled, plus several hundred on a floor and about 1,500 outside! AOC and Bernie were wonderful, but our local speakers, especially USFS Smokejumper Sam Forstag, had me in (good) tears.
April 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My view of the packed house of the #FightingOligarchy tour in Missoula, Montana!
7,500 seats filled, plus several hundred on a floor and about 1,500 outside! AOC and Bernie were wonderful, but our local speakers, especially USFS Smokejumper Sam Forstag, had me in (good) tears.
7,500 seats filled, plus several hundred on a floor and about 1,500 outside! AOC and Bernie were wonderful, but our local speakers, especially USFS Smokejumper Sam Forstag, had me in (good) tears.
Got to talk to @samforstag.bsky.social, an unlikely congressional candidate in Montana who is backed by Bernie and AOC:
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Meet the Montana Smokejumper Who Wants To Put Out Fires in Congress
Sam Forstag reveals his campaign to improve the material conditions of life
www.contrariannews.org
May 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Got to talk to @samforstag.bsky.social, an unlikely congressional candidate in Montana who is backed by Bernie and AOC:
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Democrat Sam Forstag was a smokejumper with the Forest Service when Trump took a sledgehammer to the federal workforce. Does Montana care enough to vote for him?
DOGE Upended His Work. Does Montana Care Enough to Vote for Him?
Democrat Sam Forstag was a smokejumper with the Forest Service when Trump took a sledgehammer to the federal workforce.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Democrat Sam Forstag was a smokejumper with the Forest Service when Trump took a sledgehammer to the federal workforce. Does Montana care enough to vote for him?
My dad just said that when he was a smokejumper his parachute got tangled up with a bear because, quote, “bears don’t know how to look up”
July 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
My dad just said that when he was a smokejumper his parachute got tangled up with a bear because, quote, “bears don’t know how to look up”
🎶 Crashing through the sky, comes a fearful cry… 🎶
January 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🎶 Crashing through the sky, comes a fearful cry… 🎶
Sam Forstag has won the Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st Congressional District.
The smokejumper and union leader could flip one of the most competitive seats in the country this November.
The smokejumper and union leader could flip one of the most competitive seats in the country this November.
June 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Sam Forstag has won the Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st Congressional District.
The smokejumper and union leader could flip one of the most competitive seats in the country this November.
The smokejumper and union leader could flip one of the most competitive seats in the country this November.
Sam Forstag, who parachutes from planes to fight wildfires, believes pro-worker polices can flip district from Trump ally
Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Sam Forstag, who parachutes from planes to fight wildfires, believes pro-worker polices can flip district from Trump ally
🚨🚨 UNION SMOKEJUMPER 🚨🚨
AOC and Bernie believe THIS firefighter can flip Montana blue
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
🚨🚨 UNION SMOKEJUMPER 🚨🚨
Butte Montana Senior Issues Town Hall with the incredible MT-01 candidate @SamForstag.bsky.social. Place was packed and Sam is just so knowledgable on the issues, besides being a smokejumper into forest fires & a union official.
I *love* Montana & Sam is going to flip this seat!
I *love* Montana & Sam is going to flip this seat!
August 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Butte Montana Senior Issues Town Hall with the incredible MT-01 candidate @SamForstag.bsky.social. Place was packed and Sam is just so knowledgable on the issues, besides being a smokejumper into forest fires & a union official.
I *love* Montana & Sam is going to flip this seat!
I *love* Montana & Sam is going to flip this seat!
“We’re under attack by a bunch of people who’ve never had dirt underneath their fingernails. People who have never swung a tool. People who know as much about the meaning of public service as they do about who’s in their Signal group chat.” Sam Forstag - USFS Smokejumper
April 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“We’re under attack by a bunch of people who’ve never had dirt underneath their fingernails. People who have never swung a tool. People who know as much about the meaning of public service as they do about who’s in their Signal group chat.” Sam Forstag - USFS Smokejumper
I’m Sam Forstag - I’m a smokejumper, a union leader, and I’m running for Congress because for too long, Montanans have been breaking their backs just to fall further behind. Together, we can build an economy that works for working people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHia...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHia...
All Of Us | Sam for Montana
YouTube video by Sam Forstag
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I’m Sam Forstag - I’m a smokejumper, a union leader, and I’m running for Congress because for too long, Montanans have been breaking their backs just to fall further behind. Together, we can build an economy that works for working people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHia...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHia...
Smokejumper supply drop on the #AustinFire in Mt. Hood National Forest (Via USFS)
August 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Smokejumper supply drop on the #AustinFire in Mt. Hood National Forest (Via USFS)
With more than 95% votes in, DOGEd USFS smokejumper and Bernie Democrat @samforstag.bsky.social's lead for #MT01 is growing
June 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
With more than 95% votes in, DOGEd USFS smokejumper and Bernie Democrat @samforstag.bsky.social's lead for #MT01 is growing