Aerial Fire News

SPSA to Renew its Land-Based Airtanker Fleet

April 24, 2024

Contra Costa County Firefighters Unveil New Helicopter

October 27, 2020

Firefighters in Contra Costa County are stepping up their efforts to increase aerial firefighting by introducing a new helicopter ahead of extreme fire danger this weekend. Con Air 1...

Night-Time Aerial Firefighting Trialed

October 27, 2020

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...

CACI’s Aerial Sensor Technology Provides Real-Time Heat Mapping Data and Reduces Risk to Firefighters

October 27, 2020

CACI’s UAS-mounted CM142 sensor provides rapid hotspot detection and situational awareness, including a in both electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) modes to enable wildfire management at night ARLINGTON,...

Neptune Aviation tankers begin to return home after battling wildfires nationwide

October 22, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. — As wildfires continue to burn across the west, Neptune Aviation airtankers answer the call to help. "Airtankers are truly there to help...

Astronautics Roadrunner® Electronic Flight Instrument System Included in Arista Aviation HH-60L Retrofit for Santa Barbara County

October 22, 2020

RoadRunner EFIS is a cost-effective, form-fit manufacturer’s glass-cockpit upgrade for Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Fire Air Support Unit’s first Firehawk-configured helicopter OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER...

New South Wales to spend $192m fighting off bushfires

October 22, 2020

The NSW government will spend $192 million on night-time aerial firefighting, new equipment, and better mental health supports for emergency services as part of...

CFA’s Ballarat air fleet cut ahead of summer bushfire season

October 22, 2020

Ballarat will have one less aerial firefighting supervision aircraft this summer and a single 'swing shift' combining the previous morning and afternoon shifts of...

Nevada wildfires in 2020 total almost 750, new ‘Super Scoopers’ helps battle blazes

October 22, 2020

Almost 750 wildfires have been ignited in Nevada so far this year – and fire season isn’t over yet “In Nevada we call it a...

‘First guys out’: Western Canadian air tanker fleet busy despite drop in wildfires

October 22, 2020

A family-run company providing air-tanker support to control menacing wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Yukon is a little less busy these days,...

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