Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE
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2018 has been a record breaking year for wildfire activity in California and that, of course, includes the amount of fire retardant needed to fight these fires. Watch the video below to learn more about the hard work that went into battling these wildfires from the air! | CAL FIRE
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A remarkable time lapse of planes taxiing in and out of CAL FIRE’s Airtanker Reload Base at McClellan Park in Sacramento. On this particular day, 12 Large and Very Large Airtankers were filled with 38 loads, including 195,119 gallons of retardant for the #MosquitoFire and 19,883 for the #DutchFire. | CAL FIRE
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If You Fly, We Can’t: A Critical Reminder from CAL FIRE 🚒 Yesterday, air operations on the Palisades Fire had to pause after a Canadian water-dropping aircraft struck a drone. This isn’t just dangerous—it puts lives, homes, and entire communities at risk. When drones are in the air, firefighting aircraft can’t do their job. Every second counts in a wildfire, and this delay could have devastating consequences. Flying a drone near a wildfire is not only reckless—it’s illegal. Let’s all do our par
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In this #MyWhy, Tom Firth, Fixed Wing Operations Chief for CAL FIRE’s Tactical Air Operations, credits CAL FIRE with providing him numerous opportunities, from being a Helitack Captain to his current leadership role. Firth found his true passion in firefighting after being introduced to the field by a friend’s father. Now, he mentors the next generation of firefighters, passing on the advice and guidance he received throughout his career. If you are interested in career opportunities, visit http
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Go behind the scenes with the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit and Incident Management Team 3 at the Aero Fire in Calaveras County. Our dedicated crews and numerous firefighting air tankers from across the state fly fire suppression missions whenever conditions allow. Personnel assigned to the fire have been working around the clock to ensure safety and containment. Let's recognize and thank our incredible workers on the frontline who help contain and suppress fires each day. For updates on acti
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