Aerial services specialist Coulson Aviation is embarking on development of a firefighting aircraft based on the Boeing 767.
A significant Cal Fire construction project at the Ramona Air Attack Base to accommodate a new air tanker will begin next week. According to a news release issued Sunday, the agency stated the project ...
Cal Fire’s Air Attack Base in Ramona is getting a much-needed $12 million upgrade to handle larger air tankers. KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen reports the improvements will also allow ...
Aerial firefighting is inherently risky, involving the use of low-flying air tankers that must endure high-stress maneuvers in the turbulent air over forest fires. Since 1974, 62 people have been ...
KILLEEN, Texas — When wildfires threaten Texas communities, help arrives from the sky at 400 miles per hour. The Texas A&M Forest Service has stationed specialized air tankers at Killeen Regional ...
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Cal Fire officials are urging the public to keep drones away from active wildfires after a near collision last week between a drone and a firefighting helicopter battling the ...
Cal Fire is partnering with Skyryse to integrate its SkyOS flight operating system into its aerial firefighting fleet, aiming to enhance capabilities amidst increasing wildfires and a shortage of ...
The following is a news release from the Pocatello Fire Department: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Pocatello Fire Department wants to let the public know about the significant dangers and operational ...