Remembering a Pioneer – Marc “Thor” Olson
In his youth, years before his middle name would become his callsign, Marc Thor Olson knew he wanted to fly. ...
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Procession for Colorado Air Tanker Pilot Will Include Aerial Tribute
LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) — Fallen air tanker pilot Marc Thor Olson will be honored Monday morning, with a procession in northern Colorado. The ...
Deadly crash doesn’t mean firefighting at night is over
Nighttime aerial firefighting from a fixed wing plane is still a possibility in Colorado. Just not until after the National ...
Rep. Lauren Boebert Meets With Aerial Firefighting Experts In Rifle
RIFLE, Colo. (CBS4) – Rep. Lauren Boebert met with wildfire experts in Rifle this week to learn about the latest aerial ...
COFire Aviation Considers Moving Operation From Ft. Morgan to Montrose
The largest aerial firefighting company in Colorado wants to relocate to Montrose, and if it can reach an agreement with ...
New technology could allow nighttime aerial wildfire suppression in Colorado
LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) — Following a historic year for wildfires in Colorado, state fire officials could be considering new tactics for ...
The pilots in the SEATs
When the Grizzly Creek Fire erupted in Glenwood Canyon on the relatively normal afternoon of Aug. 10, Glenwood residents were ...
Wildfires in US state of Oregon ‘unprecedented,’ says Kiwi helping battle blazes
CO Fire Aviation owner Chris Doyle said their “main role” in helping with the country’s wildfire response is the “initial ...
The Attack From Above Supports the Attack From Below
1,600 horses are ready to take the fight to the flames in a single engine air tanker that holds 750 ...
Night SEAT proficiency flight planned Friday night
A one-hour proficiency flight for Oregon Department of Forestry’s single-engine air tanker will occur Friday night at the Grant County ...
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