International Operations

Jordan Stations Two Firefighting Helicopters in Cyprus to Help as Summer Fire Season Arrives

May 7, 2024

Lebanon Battles Worst Wildfires in Decades

October 18, 2019

On 15 October, Lebanon requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for aerial forest firefighting capacities. Lebanon has asked for global help battling hundreds of forest...

Aerial Fight Against Wildfires in Spain Continue

October 3, 2019

The local Andalusian Government in Malaga, Spain declared a level 1 emergency plan activation in the area due to forest fires near Casares, Malaga,...

Multiple Fires Raging Around Tzaneen

October 1, 2019

The Mopani District Municipality’s (MDM) Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling multiple fires in the Greater Tzaneen and Greater Letaba Municipalities. “Two helicopters...

Siberian Wildfires Are Fully Extinguished, Authorities Say

October 1, 2019

Russian authorities have extinguished the remaining forest fires in Siberia that covered an area the size of Belgium and caused at least $100 million...

Supertanker Puts Out Fire in Tarija, Bolivia

September 18, 2019

La Paz, (Prensa Latina) The Supertanker, considered the largest aerial firefighting air tanker in the world, this Monday is working to put out the...

Greece Joins RescEu's Mechanism Against Natural Disasters With Two Firefighting Aircraft

September 16, 2019

Greece joined with two fire-fighting aircraft the fleet of the new RescEU system to tackle natural disasters across Europe. During a celebratory event held on...

China's AVIC AG600 Amphibious Scooper Prototype Makes Appearance in Russia

September 4, 2019

China began international showcasing of the AVIC AG600 Kunlong seaplane at Russia’s International Aviation and Space Salon event in Zhukovsky, Russia in late August....

Firefighters Battle Blazes Across South East Queensland

September 4, 2019

Fire crews have contained a fast-moving blaze that flared up west of Kalbar on Queensland's Scenic Rim, as well as battling bushfires on multiple...

Bushfire Season: Australia Warned to Prepare Early Amid Grim Outlook

September 2, 2019

Fire authorities across the country are bracing for a challenging bushfire season this summer and are urging Australians to start preparing their homes, properties...

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Aero-Flite Expands Fleet with Additional Large Airtanker

Baltimore County Police Conduct Aerial Firefighting Training With Volo Mission

Jordan Stations Two Firefighting Helicopters in Cyprus to Help as Summer Fire Season Arrives

IAF Helicopters Undertake Bambi Bucket Operation in Response to Forest Fires in Uttrakhand

Texas House Committee Report Calls for More Utility Oversight, Firefighting Resources After Panhandle Wildfires

Simrik Air Commits to Aerial Firefighting Assistance

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