HeliQwest – Multi National Operations
Running an aerial firefighting company is a complex task, and running one with operations in two countries is a feat ...
Tag: Canada
Crews Battling Out-Of-Control Wildfire in the Cowichan Valley
Fire crews in the Cowichan Valley are working to control a late-season wildfire burning about 10 kilometres west of Duncan. ...
Drones Force Complete Shutdown of Aerial Firefighting Efforts at B.C.’s Biggest Wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service had to shut down aerial operations fighting the province's biggest blaze Monday because people were flying ...
BC Wildfire Service Explains Why it Uses Smaller Aircraft to Fight Fires
Every year, without fail, the wildfires start and the calls to bring back the venerable Martin Mars water bomber begin ...
New Chief Pilot in the North
The sound of aircraft engines echoing over the vast forests and lakes of northern Saskatchewan dates back to 1924 when ...
Pilot was Rescued Within a Few Minutes
A helicopter pilot was badly injured last spring during a firefighting mission near Nipigon when the chopper lost power and ...
Why The Dash 8-400 Is So Valuable In Firefighting Missions
The Dash 8-400, or ‘Q’ as it is nicknamed, is a favorite among airlines that handle short-haul services. The turboprop ...
Air Support Ready to Target White Rock Lake Wildfire in Naswhito Creek
Smoke is visible from the Naswhito Creek area on the southeast flank of the out-of-control White Rock Lake wildfire burning ...
Alaska State forestry air tanker assists Canada with retardant drops on wildfire in the Yukon
The Division of Forestry responded to a request for assistance from the Yukon Territory on Wednesday by making three retardant ...
Vancouver Island company inks contract with B.C. to help fight wildfires
PORT ALBERNI -- They're known internationally as a leader in aerial firefighting efforts. Now, after seven years of not being ...
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