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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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    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California National Guard will support the state’s ongoing response to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. Through its...

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    California has mobilized a massive air and ground response in recent days to contain the latest wildfire outbreak. The 24/7 coordinated response includes thousands of...

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    Conair’s Q400AT Returns to Bundaberg for Australian Fire Season

    The 10,000-litre LAT and crew have touched down at Bundaberg Airport located approximately 4 hours north of the Queensland capital of Brisbane for bushfire...

    Helicopter

    Conair’s Q400AT Returns to Bundaberg for Australian Fire Season

    The 10,000-litre LAT and crew have touched down at Bundaberg Airport located approximately 4 hours north of the Queensland capital of Brisbane for bushfire...

    SEATs

    CO Fire CEO Kyle Scott Lost in Ag Aviation Accident

    The co-founder and CEO of CO Fire Aviation, Kyle Scott, lost his life during an aerial application flight yesterday while flying an AT-602 in...

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    California National Guard to Support Line Fire response

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California National Guard will support the state’s ongoing response to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. Through its...

    California Mobilizes Large Aerial and Ground Response to Latest Fire Threat

    California has mobilized a massive air and ground response in recent days to contain the latest wildfire outbreak. The 24/7 coordinated response includes thousands of...

    Committing to Care: Suicide Prevention

    By Deputy Director Adam Mendonca Data, statistics and detailed reports tell us there are many things that can kill a wildland firefighter.  Aircraft accidents, vehicle...

    Bridge Fire Continues to Grow in the Angeles National Forest Near Glendora

    Fire crews Monday continued to battle the Bridge Fire in the Angeles National Forest as wildfire grew to burn at least 1,255 acres. The Bridge...

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