Tag: helicopter

Firefighters in Contra Costa County are stepping up their efforts to increase aerial firefighting by introducing a new helicopter ahead of extreme fire danger ...

Trials are currently underway to test the capabilities of night-time aerial fire fighting, with the NSW Bushfire Inquiry recommending the ...

A new wildfire in northern Eagle County has forced authorities to close Highway 131. The wildfire, called the “Alkali Fire” ...

WIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - One of the tools they are using to fight the Badger Fire is airplanes. The ...

Beginning operations in 1985, many would be surprised to know that Kestrel Aviation began not an aerial firefighting company, but ...

The aerial firefighting pilot killed in Monday's Mount Hood K-Max helicopter crash has been identified as Tom Duffy, 40. Duffy ...

The second crash in just over a week occurred Tuesday fighting the 1,100 acre White River Fire near Mt. Hood ...

Wednesday morning a Call When Needed (CWN) helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in western Fresno County said the CalFire ...

The Helicopter Association International announced today the passing of industry stalwart and past chairman of the Board of Directors James ...

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Two fires sparked in the Boise National Forest this week, prompting the evacuation of campers. Fire officials say multiple ...