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
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…