Slovenia Adapts Air Tractor AT-802s for Firefighting in Amphibian Configuration
By: Sam Whittingham In a significant development, the Republic of Slovenia recently received its first two twin-seat Fire Boss aircraft...
‘Hero’ Northeastern grad dies in plane crash while aiding firefighting efforts in Australia
William Jennings graduated summa cum laude in May 2023 and was living with friends in Mission Hill, his father said....
California asked federal officials for firefighting aircraft 5 years ago. Where are they?
BY GILLIAN BRASSIL Nearly five years ago, Congress told the U.S. Air Force to convert seven surplus Coast Guard aircraft...
Ailing veterans join lawsuits over firefighting foam used at Rapid City and Sioux Falls bases
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Military veterans who served on this base near Rapid City and at Joe Foss...
Will the EU’s €720 million gamble on firefighting planes pay off?
By Callum Tennant Here's a look at the new firefighting aircraft the EU is buying. As wildfires ripped through the Greek...
‘A lot of stress’: Army aircrew recount Greece firefighting mission
By Davis Winkie When 1st Lt. Matthew Blejwas graduated from the Army’s flight school in May, he knew he’d deploy to Europe...
3 dead in firefighting helicopter crash in California after midair collision with 2nd helicopter
ByKevin Shalvey and Marilyn Heck A firefighting helicopter crashed, killing all three crew members, after it collided with a second helicopter while...
Wildfire watch: Forest fuel mapping and drones represent the next wave of firefighting
By: Claire McArthur Technology is furthering innovation in wildland firefighting across the west, including the Tahoe Basin — and not...
New firefighting planes from De Havilland Canada are on their way, with a little delay
JOHN LEICESTER REUTERS Production of a workhorse firefighting plane that is eagerly awaited in Europe to combat worsening mega-blazes fuelled...
Veteran Aerial Firefighter Passes Away
(Captain) Gary Stephen Harney of Cody passed away peacefully May 6, 2023, following a valiant battle with ALS. Gary was...