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Wildfire weapons: From satellites to state-of-the-art planes, firefighters get a hand from technology

BOISE — From inside the National Interagency Fire Center at the Boise Airport, meteorologist Nick Nauslar evaluated a wildfire burning 1,100 miles away in...

State forestry unveils new Q-400 air tanker to be used for 2021 Alaska wildfire season

Alaska’s wildland fire managers have a new tool in their toolbox this fire season – a Q-400 turboprop air tanker. The Alaska Division of Forestry...

Colorado Air Force Reserve Takes To The Skies For Wildfire Training

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Colorado Air Force Reserve will be taking part in wildfire training. The training starts at the Jeffco Airtanker Base...

Taking Action to Mitigate Risk

Off-Season Preparation for Fire Season Success Given the nature of the industry, aerial firefighting is faced with a unique set of risks, complex issues related...

Western Fire Chiefs Association Wraps Successful 2021 Wildfire Prevention Summit

Nearly two dozen fire management experts deliver insight on wildfire safety during National Wildfire Awareness Month, complete Summit now available for viewing on event...

Tussock Fire continues to burn as aerial resources play crucial role in fire fight

CROWN KING, Ariz. — Rebecca Thomas and her family couldn't wait to take their Can-am Maverick off-roading. They moved to the Valley from Utah...

The COVID Effect on Aircraft Tire Supply: Before, Now and Future.

This editorial article was submitted by Ken Faire, VP of Sales and Marketing for Desser Aerospace. We all have had some hard times in this...

Vital Annual Aerial Fire-fighting training for Air National Guard and U.S. Forest Service heats up in Southern California

In the dry heat of the high desert, the California and Nevada Air National Guard, the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and multiple other...

C-130 MAFFS Training Conducted in San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Four C-130 aircraft from the California and Nevada Air National Guard worked alongside the U.S. Forest Service during annual refresher...

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