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Air Tanker 55, a Convair 580, and its pilot retire to the B.C. Aviation Museum in Victoria. timescolonist.com/local-news…
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Protecting our community: Cal Fire air tanker pilot Abbie Crews gives insight to her job. theunion.com/?p=433372
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On #ThisDayInHistory, the first Airtanker drop was performed in California, 1955. A Boeing Stearman 75 "Caydet" Agricultural Aircraft was modified with a 170-gallon tank at the Willows airport. 🛩️
#6MFS
nwcg.gov/committee/6mfs/firs…
ALT First airtanker drop.
Fire Aviation retweeted
Vapor trail from helicopter over the Wawona golf course, noon, July 8. #WashburnFire
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New #FireJob opportunity with @FireAviationNPS! YOU could be the next Aviation Management Specialist for unmanned aircraft (UAS). This position is located at @NIFC_Fire. This is a permanent full time GS-2101-13.
#NotYourOrdinaryJob
Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/662048000
ALT Graphic with photos of people flying drones with job information text included in the post.
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Coulson Aviation’s newest 737 FIRELINER, Tanker 139, took flight after 50,000 hours of modification and maintenance. 139 is heading to Roswell, NM for a new livery prior to going on contract with the USFS this summer. #coulsonaviation #aerialfirefighting #aviation
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If you have an opinion about guns being used to murder school children, concert goers, worshipers, and shoppers, contact your Senators. Here is how: congress.gov/contact-us
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A similar program for purpose-built air tankers should be considered; with initial cost shared with the owner/operator.
A great program where the @BLMNational Fire program transfers wildland firefighting engines to fire departments to support local response. #Partnerships
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The VCAU wishes everyone a great week and hopes you all stay safe and healthy.
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Revised NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 - This publication establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires.
nwcg.gov/publications/518
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1/3: Today the SAL Calypso arrived at Elefsina Port in Athens, Greece with three S-64 Air Crane® helicopters (N218AC, N173AC and N6962R). We extend our thanks to EMP Marine who for many years have assisted with the arrival requirements,
#AerialFirefighting #EricksonInc #AirCrane
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Firefighter on the #GalesFire believed his escape route was compromised. With no opportunity to reach an alternate safety zone, he requested a short-haul extraction. The request was granted, and the individual was short-hauled to safety. wildfirelessons.net/orphans/…
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Tanker 912 at the new Colorado Springs Tanker Base.
Thank you Connor Botten for sharing the photo with us!
#10_tanker #ReadyToServe #Colorado #ColoradoSprings #aerialfirefighting #dc10 #tanker #aviationdaily
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Four of our firefighting helicopters are lined up to be loaded on to a cargo ship after a busy Chile season. Both plantation companies have thanked the Coulson teams and we acknowledge it’s been a privilege to support the dedicated Chilean firefighters.
#aerialfirefighting
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This week marked the end of an era for Hemet-Ryan Helitack. Foresty Fire Pilots George Karcher and Cliff Walters both took their last flights for CAL FIRE. Congratulations to both on a well deserved retirement. Thank you for your service Gentleman. Enjoy Retirement!
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It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Officer Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of HBPD. Officer Vella died this evening after our police helicopter, HB-1, crashed into the waters off Newport while responding to a call for service. (1 of 3)
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Tanker 118 is visiting SoCal this week for training at Ramona Air Attack Base. This C-130H is 1 of 7 that CALFIRE plans to put in service in 2023, with the first being Ramona. Capable of holding 4,000 gallons of retardant with an 800 mile range while fully loaded..
📷 Ryan Grothe
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Catching a drop from Coulson Aviation’s Tanker 137 which is supporting fire operations in Western Australia as part of the national LAT program. The FIRELINER can drop up to 4000 gallons of retardant or water.
#aerialfirefighting