What started as a typical holiday long weekend would end with the rescue of several hundred people and a story that will go down in the history books as one of the most dramatic rescues during a fire in recent history. Read More
Victoria's Aerial Firefighting Fleet Return to the Skies
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville today announced a record 51 aircraft will hit Victorian skies to help fight fires and keep communities safe this summer season, thanks to $29 million in funding from the Victorian Government. Read More
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Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that Joe Estrera, PhD., will be the new president of ASU and Hannah Gordon will be promoted as the new chief operating officer upon the retirement of ASU President Jim Winkle at the end of the year. Read More
Check out Helinet Aviation's entrance into the aerial firefighting world with the Black Hawk in this video.
Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue Updates Helicopter to AW-139
Leonardo announced October 13, 2020 that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has taken delivery of its first AW139 helicopter. The October 13 handoff included a small ceremony at Miami Executive Airport (TMB) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Read More
Gallatin County Signs on Bonds to Assist Firefighting Company
The Gallatin County Commission has agreed to partner with Bridger Aerospace to help the Belgrade-based company improve its firefighting capabilities. Read More
Drone Operator Says Latest Tech Would Increase Firefighting Speed
The latest technology in firefighting, according to a drone pilot, could increase fire crews’ ability to efficiently battle flames at night and in conditions with low visibility. Read More
Michigan Air National Guard Supports California Wildfire Response
Members of the 110th Operations Group at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base volunteered to assist firefighters battling the California wildfires that began in late August. Read More
