New Addition to Ramona, CA Air Attack Base: A Fire-Fighting Marvel
By: Samantha Reynolds Ramona Air Attack Base is about to welcome a powerful new asset to its fleet: a former search-and-rescue plane from the U.S. Coast Guard, now repurposed as…
From Borate Bombers to MAFFS: The Evolution of Aerial Firefighting
In the annals of firefighting history, the evolution of aerial firefighting has been a tale of innovation, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to preserving life and property in the face of…
California will finally get additional airtankers
It is by now some five years ago that the US Congress told the US Air Force to convert seven surplus US Coast Guard C-130 aircraft into firefighting tankers for…
During this active bushfire season, a Canadian Conair Large Air Tanker conducted a total of 85 water drops across Queensland
When bushfires were raging across the Queensland landscape before summer had even arrived, specialist pilot Mark Lewis was among those flying into the thick smoke. The First Officer of the…
Texas Governor Activates Austin Airtanker Base to Combat Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott has declared the activation of the Austin Airtanker Base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, directing the Texas A&M Forest Service through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).…
Coulson Aviation gets contract to provide firefighting resources in Chile
By: Martin Romero Coulson Aviation was awarded of a three-year contract for firefighting with the National Forestry Corporation of Chile (CONAF). The contract includes the deployment of a C-130H Hercules…
Three air personnel killed in crash near Eloise Copper Mine, south of Cloncurry, fighting Queensland fires
By ABC News reporters Three people died in a plane crash while fighting fires in Queensland on Saturday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and two state premiers leading tributes from…
Chico California Regional Airport takes leading role in air attack operations against wildfires
by Hannah Gutierrez CHICO, Calif. — Chico Regional Airport has collaborated with Cal Fire to serve as an air tanker base in servicing aerial firefighting. This makes Chico one of…
Austin Texas airtanker base opens for wildfire response
by: Taylor Girtman AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Airtanker Base is now activated for faster wildfire response times and better cost efficiency for Texas wildfires, a release from the governor’s…
Nevada Air Guard helps battle western wildfires
By Senior Master Sgt. Paula Macomber, 152nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs NEVADA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Nev. (AFNS) — The Nevada Air National Guard will support wildland firefighting operations in…