And, a 737 air tanker
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Photos of the 747 SuperTanker at McClellan
Sergio Maraschin sent us these photos that he took of Air Tanker 944, a 747 SuperTanker, at Sacramento McClellan Airport in 2017. He believes the water drop was a demonstration at the airport.
Thanks Sergio!
CAL FIRE to procure mobile data systems with location tracking capability
The system will enhance situational awareness for 1,200 firefighting resources.
Continue readingElk brings down helicopter in Utah
The two-person crew sustained minor injuries.
Continue readingHow to prevent your house from burning during a wildfire
We can benefit from Dr. Jack Cohen’s research
Continue readingSecretary of Interior orders more aggressive fuel management
The directive introduces a political element to wildland fire management
Continue readingAustralia to experiment with night-flying helicopters
This will be the first trial of helicopters dropping water on fires at night in the country.
Continue readingLast week’s federal budget deal did not address wildland fire
The President’s recommended FY 19 budget reportedly includes a fix to funding wildfire suppression
Continue readingExhibition of Kari Greer’s wildfire photography at the University of Idaho
Kari Greer’s photography will be featured during a two-month exhibit in Moscow, ID
Continue readingInformation Officer wrangled race horses at Lilac Fire
Approximately 400 race horses at a training facility were freed from their stalls as the fire rapidly approached in December, 2017.
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