General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Black, white and goldtone decal; white paper mounting and backing.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

12.3 cm

Width

9.8 cm

Height

N/A

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Forestry

Category

Fire fighting

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Intercoat

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

Period

This decal never used.

Canada

Decal bears logo of "Parattack" division of BC Forest Service. As their name suggests, these forest firefighters attack from the air, via parachute from altitudes of 450 metres. Candidates must have a minimum of 1-year firefighting experience, preferably from within the Forest Service, and maintain a dressed weight of under 200 lbs. They undergo 2 weeks of ground training, followed by 10 certification jumps, and must maintain a high standard of physical fitness. Parattack crews respond primarily to new fires reported in the region, jumping from a twin-engine fixed wing aircraft, a DeHavilland Twin Otter. Each crew consists of 6 smokejumpers and a spotter: standard equipment load is approx. 1400 lbs. (refs. 2 & 3)

Function

Identifies wearer/user as being affiliated with a specific group, in this case the Parattack forest firefighters.

Technical

Unknown

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

"PARATTACK/ FOREST SERVICE/ BRITISH COLUMBIA" printed on decal front. "INTERCOAT" and "P" printed at regular, repeating intervals on decal backing.

Missing

None.

Finish

White, black and goldtone decal has white paper border; mounted on white paper backing.

Decoration

Central decoration shows winged individual, in uniform, suspended from parachute.