Paul Gottwig, Senior Pilot – Fire Services for the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Air Operations, spoke to AirMed&Rescue about aerial wildland firefighting preparedness
Industry voice: Airtanker response to wildfires: addressing the global supply issue
With the growing threat of wildfires, the airtanker is an essential tool in the arsenal to help combat the threat. T Macrae explains the need and utility of these valuable…
Although wildfires are more common in summer months, Dino Marcellino was able to report on aerial firefighters responding to forest fires in the Italian Alps in winter
The extraordinary demands placed on aerial firefighting craft must be taken into account when selecting or fitting out aircraft for this purpose. Mario Pierobon finds out how firefighting organizations ensure…
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