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...
Aerial firefighting training in Redding brings recruits from across the country
by Mason Carroll REDDING, Calif. — Cal Fire and the US Forest Service are conducting aerial firefighting training at the Redding Jet...
Air Tractor Joins Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group
Olney, Texas – Air Tractor, Inc. has joined the United Aerial Firefighting Association (UAFA), a new organization dedicated to advocating...
Air National Guard MAFFS units practice aerial wildland firefighting with U.S. Forest Service
152nd Airlift Wing Public AffairsStory by Master Sgt. Garrett Wake Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif — The 152nd...
Air Force shuts down hangar fire suppression systems over PFAS concerns
By SETH ROBSONSTARS AND STRIPES • March 7, 2023 The Air Force has disconnected foam firefighting systems at more than 1,000 facilities over...
Columbia Helicopters sells Vertol 107-II to Heliswiss International AG
It will be used to fight fires and perform external load operations Columbia Helicopters has announced that it has sold...
Vancouver Island firm awarded big Australian aerial firefighting tanker contract
Coulson Aviation’s converted Boeing 737 aerial firefighting tanker on its way down under Port Alberni’s Coulson Aviation has been awarded...