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    Orange County Fire Authority Firehawks – Modernizing for the Future

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    After the Silverado, Blue Ridge, and Bond Fires in 2020 that burned over 27,000 acres combined and severely damaged parts of Orange County, talks began within Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)  and specifically amongst...

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    The Deadly Job of Fighting Wildfires From the Air

    In daring flyovers just above the tree line, flying firefighters are battling blazes that have burned 7.8 million acres nationally this season—more than triple...

    Water Plant Protection Successful Overnight as Elk Fire Expands Nearly 3,000 Acres

    SHERIDAN COUNTY, WY — Firing operations near the Big Goose water treatment plant Thursday proved successful, as officials said crews were able to complete...

    Extra Helicopters and New Facilities to Support Bushfire Response

    The Cook Labor Government has committed an additional $10.1 million to bolster Western Australia's aerial firefighting fleet and help keep Western Australians safe ahead...

    Airborne Firefighting: SC Forestry Commission’s Newest Tools in Action

    On Friday, October 11, the South Carolina Forestry Commission showcased its newest firefighting tools in an impressive demonstration at Santee State Park. The event...

    World-First Fire Aviation Simulator Launched in Australia

    CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in...
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    The Fieldmaster Aerial Firefighter Part II

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    By Ryan Varjassy After the test program was finished on NACL, Vic began the same -65 conversion on NACM followed by NACN. Andrew had made...

    Florida Firefighters Train for the Firefight

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    Hillsborough County, Florida, was center stage in early January for a multi-agency aerial firefighting training exercise that involved aircraft, pilots, ground crews, and support...

    The Fate of the Beriev Be200 in Aerial Firefighting

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    The Russian-made Beriev Be-200ChS is the world's only jet-engined Multirole amphibious aircraft, possessing the highest cruise speed and the highest water/fire-retardant capacity when compared...

    Helitak – Innovation Leads to Growth

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    As far as nontraditional career paths go, Jason Schellaars's path to success has been long and full of challenges while always steeped in aviation....

    Aerial Firefighting North America 2024

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    Early March saw the latest round of the Aerial Firefighting North America (AFFNA) show return to Sacramento, California, for the first time since 2019....

    Australian Fire Season Recap

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    Australia saw a very ‘mixed bag’ as far as the aerial firefighting season went for the 2023-2024 season down under. While the season was...
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    Congratulations Neptune Aviation Services Inc, Perimeter Solutions and the San Bernadino Air Tanker Base!The San Bernardino Air Tanker Base loaded its 3,000,000th gallon of retardant this year and Neptune’s T41 was happy to play a part in this epic accomplishment. The Tanker Base plays a critical role in battling wildfires in the region. Well done! Photo shared by Rachel Bell @rayrayhockeychick #tankerbase #aerialfirefighting #FireSeason2024 ... See MoreSee Less

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    Congratulations Neptune Aviation Services Inc, Perimeter Solutions and the San Bernadino Air Tanker Base!
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    Contra Costa Fire, PG&E Partner to Staff Aerial Firefighting Helicopter

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    Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) are partnering to staff a seasonal aerial firefighting helicopter. The...

    Airbus Awarded $25M Contract for Nova Scotia’s New Water Bombers

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    Colorado Releases Life-Saving Technology Free to All Public Safety Agencies

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    Airborne Firefighting: SC Forestry Commission’s Newest Tools in Action

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    On Friday, October 11, the South Carolina Forestry Commission showcased its newest firefighting tools in an impressive demonstration at Santee State Park. The event...

    Oregon’s Record Wildfire Season Prompts $47.5 Million Emergency Funding Request

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    CO Fire CEO Kyle Scott Lost in Ag Aviation Accident

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    U.S. Forest Service, Calif. Fire Agencies Battle Over Wildfire Aviation Policies

    ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — The Orange County Fire Authority and U.S. Forest Service are battling over accusations that USFS policies grounded an elite aerial...

    Colorado Releases Life-Saving Technology Free to All Public Safety Agencies

    Rifle, CO - The Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (CoE), a section of Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), announces...

    Structures ‘Likely Lost’ as Two Wyoming Wildfires Grow by Miles

    CASPER, Wyo. — Two Wyoming wildfires exploded in acreage on Sunday, putting more communities under alert and affecting highway travel. High winds, low humidity...

    Aerial Attacks Help Tamp Down Washington Fires This Season, Oregon Sees Record-Breaking Year for Acres Burned

    For the first time this wildfire season, local firefighting agencies across Washington state were able to call in aerial resources from the Washington State...
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