East Desert Fire Near Cave Creek 70% Contained

Fire crews working the East Desert Fire near Cave Creek are making progress. As of Tuesday morning – day three of the fire – the size was still about 1,492 acres. Read More

Increased Aerial Support for Next Bushfire Season

The nations’s aerial firefighting capability has received an $11 million boost to ensure additional aircraft are available for the 2020-21 and future bushfire seasons. Read More

Florida Firefighters Battling 100 Wildfires Across State

The threat of wildfires continues across the sunshine state. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) continues battling a major wildfire in Collier County in Southwest Florida. Read More

Increased Arial Support for Australia During Bushfire Season

Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said the additional funding, bringing the annual Australian Government investment to $26 million. Read More

Wildfires Expected Across Israel Amid Extreme Heatwave

Israel is on high alert as wildfires are expected across the country due to abnormally high temperatures, Israel Fire and Rescue Services (IFRS) Commissioner Dedi Simchi said Friday morning. Read More

Impact Resistant Windshields Protect Against Bird Strikes
 
Robinson introduced optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters to provide protection from bird strikes. Read More

Drone Seeding Assisting Bushfire Recovery in Australia

COBRICO, Australia, May 12, 2020, In a collective effort to restore Australia from wildfire devastation, XAG has joined the first-ever post-fire drone seeding operation on Lake Cobrico, Victoria. Read More