Aerial Fire News

ASU Announces Leadership Changes

Joe Estrera named President, Hannah Gordon named COO (BOISE, Idaho — October 15, 2020) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that Joe Estrera, PhD., will...

Victoria’s Aerial Firefighting Fleet Return to the Skies

A record 51 aircraft will hit Victorian skies to help fight fires and keep communities safe this summer season, thanks to $29 million in...

Gallatin County signs off on bonds to aid firefighting company’s expansion

The Gallatin County Commission has agreed to partner with Bridger Aerospace to help the Belgrade-based company improve its firefighting capabilities. The commissioners voted Tuesday to...

Drone operator says latest technology would increase firefighting speed

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The latest technology in firefighting, according to a drone pilot, could increase fire crews' ability to efficiently battle flames at night...

Michigan Air National Guard supports California wildfire response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AFNS) -- Members of the 110th Operations Group at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base volunteered to assist firefighters battling the California...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue upgrades helicopter fleet with delivery of first AW139 helicopter

Leonardo announced October 13, 2020 that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has taken delivery of its first AW139 helicopter.  The October 13 handoff included a small...

Courage Under Fire – The Creek Fire Rescue

A normal holiday weekend turns into a rescue for the record books for Stockton, California based Chinook and Black Hawk crews. What started as a...

Large Air Tanker deployed to Lowmead fire

The Large Air Tanker based at Bundaberg Airport was deployed for the first time in an operational capacity to help fire fighters battle a...

Naval Station Norfolk brings back the ‘Bambi Bucket’ to put out fires, save lives

NORFOLK, Va. — It's hard to put a finger on exactly what it resembles. From one angle it seems like a traffic cone. From...

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