Aerial Fire News

Water Plant Protection Successful Overnight as Elk Fire Expands Nearly 3,000 Acres

SHERIDAN COUNTY, WY — Firing operations near the Big Goose water treatment plant Thursday proved successful, as officials said crews were able to complete...

Extra Helicopters and New Facilities to Support Bushfire Response

The Cook Labor Government has committed an additional $10.1 million to bolster Western Australia's aerial firefighting fleet and help keep Western Australians safe ahead...

Airborne Firefighting: SC Forestry Commission’s Newest Tools in Action

On Friday, October 11, the South Carolina Forestry Commission showcased its newest firefighting tools in an impressive demonstration at Santee State Park. The event...

World-First Fire Aviation Simulator Launched in Australia

CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in...

Aerial Firefighting Model Analyzes Mass Firefighting Unit Effectiveness

Study details the aerial drop characteristics of mass firefighting units A new numerical model has been developed to examine the aerial drop characteristics of mass...

Amazon Fires Cover 80% of Brazil in Smoke

Local emergency personnel in some of Brazil’s largest cities have documented a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking medical help for respiratory...

Contra Costa Fire, PG&E Partner to Staff Aerial Firefighting Helicopter

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) are partnering to staff a seasonal aerial firefighting helicopter. The...

U.S. Forest Service, Calif. Fire Agencies Battle Over Wildfire Aviation Policies

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — The Orange County Fire Authority and U.S. Forest Service are battling over accusations that USFS policies grounded an elite aerial...

DRONE ALERT: Firefighting Agency Issues Concerns About Drones

After members of the public flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in southern California twice recently, federal, state, and local wildfire managers in Oregon and...

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