Industry voice: Special training for aerial firefighting pilots
Aerial firefighting is demanding, so Conair have developed a training program to enhance their ability to effectively and safely train their pilots in a simulated environment
Preparing for more severe fire seasons: the southern hemisphere
Continuing our series on aerial firefighting asset management, Mario Pierobon focuses on the southern hemisphere and asks how those responsible for fighting wildfires make sure they have the resources available…
2023 has been, by far, the worst Canadian fire season on record. Jon Adams looks back over the year, evaluating what had to be done to manage the biggest and…
With increasing wildfires happening across Europe and beyond, the European Commission has been developing a coordinated approach to respond to new outbreaks. Mario Pierobon investigates the extent of this cooperative…
Oliver Cuenca talks to Joel Kerley, Chief Operating Officer of 10 Tanker Air Carrier, about the firefighting firm’s operations and plans for the future
CAL FIRE Firehawks: A standardized approach to crawl, walk, run
As CAL FIRE pilots and crew are trained to use their new fleet of Firehawks, the Californian fire department has taken the opportunity to build on its aviation program. Lessons…