Aerial Fire News

Victoria Unveils 2019/2020 Aerial Firefighting Fleet

The Victorian State government in Australia introduced its largest-ever seasonal aerial firefighting fleet at a press event at Avalon Airport west of the city...

CFA ReadiesWater Bombing Crews with Drill in Victoria, Australia

CFA firefighters switched to airplane mode for an all-day aerial firefighting training exercise at Lilydale Airport on Sunday, 1 December. Firefighters from Districts 8, 13...

Finding Cash for Aerial Firefighting a Constant Battle

With the early onset of what is already a catastrophic fire season, it’s timely to take a look at aerial firefighting in Australia. Australia...

Quantum3D Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract by Conair Group Inc.

Quantum3D announced December 2nd from the I/ITSEC conference that the company was awarded a contract by Conair Group Inc. to design, build, and deliver...

How to Become an Aerial Firefighter

A top-notch aerial firefighter isn’t a pilot – they’re a firefighter with an airplane. They know fire behavior and suppression tactics. They understand that...

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Initiatives Aim to Cut Down Fatal Helicopter Accidents

WASHINGTON D.C. – The arrow is pointing in the right direction - - downward.  Over the past two decades, the U.S. helicopter fatal accident rate has...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Places Order for Four Leonardo AW139's

Leonardo announced December 2nd that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) signed a contract for four AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used...

Firehawk Deliveries Continue for United Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft continued its rapid pace deliveries of two more Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks this week. Delivering a completed Firehawk to both Los Angeles County...

Hartzell Propellers Holds Three Day Summit in Florida

Hartzell Propeller's global network of Recommended Services Facilities gathered recently in Florida for the company's biennial three-day conference on propeller safety, quality and training....

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