Fire Regulations

Huge change to Aussie fire tactics

A year ago Australians couldn't believe what they were seeing. Sydney Harbour shrouded in smoke, red apocalyptic skies, footage of fires rising up and "crowning" among...

How the Rawlins Airport figured in the wildfire

2020 was challenging for Wyoming communities. The year began with ambiguous announcements about employment and the economy. The winter quickly segued into pandemic concerns...

Perimeter Solutions Launches Next-Generation, Flagship Long-Term Fire Retardant

New PHOS-CHEK® LCE20-Fx offers improved environmental profile, performance, visibility, and handling Clayton, MO 18 November 2020 – Perimeter Solutions has introduced PHOS-CHEK® LCE20-Fx, the next-generation...

Australia Releases Final Royal Commission Report with 80 Recommendations, Including Aerial Firefighting Fleet

Australia's Royal Commission on last year's devastating fires around the country has concluded with more than 80 recommendations that include forming a body that...

Night-Time Aerial Firefighting Trialed

Trials are currently underway to test the capabilities of night-time aerial fire fighting, with the NSW Bushfire Inquiry recommending the technology be fully implemented...

$8.3 million to fund valuable airborne fire-mapping technology

Australian firefighters and communities better manage bushfires throughout the State. The State Budget includes $8.3 million for a new high-performance aircraft and multispectral line scanner...

Bushfires inquiry convenes for final week

The final hearing week of the royal commission into bushfires is set to focus on how national emergencies are declared and whether a single...

Past HAI Chairman James Wisecup Passes Away

The Helicopter Association International announced today the passing of industry stalwart and past chairman of the Board of Directors James O. Wisecup. Service information...

HAI Joins Aviation Groups in Seeking Federal Financial Relief for General Aviation Businesses

Alexandria, Va. (March 17, 2020) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) has joined a coalition of five other general aviation associations in seeking from the...

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