Aerial Fire News

American Heroes Show in California Forced to Cancel Over Last Minute Environmental Study Request

The American Heroes Air Show, the only para-public-focused airshow that is focused primarily on Police, Aerial Firefighting, Military, and other rotary-centric helicopter operations, has...

The Deadly Job of Fighting Wildfires From the Air

In daring flyovers just above the tree line, flying firefighters are battling blazes that have burned 7.8 million acres nationally this season—more than triple...

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...

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