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November 8, 2024

“There I was…Fokkers everywhere!” Why taking your training seriously matters.

August 21, 2016

“…Flat Rock Air Tac, Tanker 800 at the Initial Point.” OK, let’s see how long it takes him to get his act together and...

Tough Times

May 26, 2016

Summer is here and all of my fellow fire pilots are chomping at the bit to go on duty. Hopefully, by the time you...

Aerial Fire Fighting’s tool box

April 15, 2016

America's aerial firefighting fleet is a large and diversified one. Often referred to as a tool box with each tool having a specific use.

Doing more with less

January 19, 2016

The economic turmoil that has encircled the globe has affected all aspects of society in one way or another. The inevitable budget cuts that follow such a downturn will certainly have a huge impact on wildland firefighting

Funds for the future

January 19, 2016

By the time you read this, our nation’s leaders should have made decisions that will shape the future of our economy. Unless they decide...

It is going to be a busy one

June 26, 2015

Fire season is in full swing and it appears that it going to be the most active one in years. It started in December...

Shutdown or showdown

August 26, 2014

I subscribe to the Federal Aviation Agency’s monthly Safety Briefing. This morning I received an email from them that stated (paraphrased) due to the...

Aiming to please

January 6, 2012

The 2012 fire season is now in full swing for the south and southwest regions. It is hoped that it will not be nearly as intense as last year’s season. The National Weather Service has declared the La Nina weather pattern over, and the drought conditions that plagued the region are slowly waning. Western regions have experienced a wet winter adding to already heavy fuel load, setting the stage for a past due active season.

The Never Ending Season

September 12, 2011

The U.S. 2011 fire season has come to a close in most parts of the country, except Texas! The Lone Star State has suffered its most devastating fire season in history and it just doesn’t seem to be letting up.

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