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Forest Fire Extinguished in Punta Cana

The Air Force of the Dominican Republic contributed to extinguishing a forest fire registered southwest of the Punta Cana International Airport. Information sent by the...

Four Helicopters Called to Battle Fire Threatening Pine Forest in South Island

Four helicopters have been called in to fight a scrub fire threatening a pine forest near Waimate in the South Island. Fire and Emergency New...

Western Australians Pick Names for Black Hawk Helicopters

Western Australia's two new Black Hawk helicopters have officially been named Yelka and Florian, following more than 12,000 votes cast by the WA public.   A...

Chinook Lands in Victoria’s Aerial Firefighting Fleet

The latest addition to Victoria’s firebombing fleet is ready to hit the skies to support firefighting efforts across the state and help keep communities...

New Fire Fighting Helicopter

THE Green Triangle’s timber plantation companies have invested in additional aerial firefighting capacity in the region to protect its plantation estate, natural environment and...

Hot Section Inspections

Maintenance time is just ahead for many operators. Shops are starting to fill out schedules for off-season work.  One of the maintenance items that...

Sacramento Metro Fire – Serving the California Capitol

In 2002 the Sacramento County Government identified a need for aerial firefighting support entrusting that support to Sacramento Metro Fire District. After a feasibility...

What is HUMS?

What are the current options? What are the benefits and costs? Firefighting operators, busy with one of the most active seasons on record this year,...

Firefighting Aircraft ‘MISSING’ Amid Victoria’s Biggest Blaze of the Season

Two firefighting aircraft due to aid in Victoria’s bushfire efforts this season are yet to be delivered months into the bushfire season, and despite...

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