US aerial firefighting hindered by ‘extreme winds’

A fire between Northern Oregon and Washington burned across 3,700 acres as firefighters say weather conditions restricted their ability to tackle the fire by air

A Black Hawk helicopter in Aerotech livery

Black Hawks unveiled for firefighting in Australia

Adelaide air service has revealed the first two ex-US military Black Hawk helicopters for use in firefighting in the country

US Forest Service mourns the death of firefighter

The US Forest Service has confirmed the death of Wildland Firefighter Tim Hart, who was fighting fire in New Mexico

Giving old aircraft a new lease of life as aerial firefighters

Mandy Langfield explores the breadth of avionic upgrades in use by aerial firefighting operators around the world. From air tanker upgrades to water cannons, each aircraft modification has proven to…

National Guard helicopter crews conduct water bucket training

US Pennsylvania National Guard helicopter crews conducted water bucket training at Fort Indiantown Gap

Training helicopter firefighting in Nevada

Crews from the US Nevada National Guard and the Division of Forestry trained at the Alpine County Airport and a nearby reservoir

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US aerial firefighting hindered by ‘extreme winds’

Black Hawks unveiled for firefighting in Australia

US Forest Service mourns the death of firefighter

Giving old aircraft a new lease of life as aerial firefighters

National Guard helicopter crews conduct water bucket training

Training helicopter firefighting in Nevada