Yesterday was #NationalAviationDay but we still have some aircraft to show! Today, we will be taking a look at the S-2T airtanker which has the capability of dropping fire retardant to help slow the spread of wildfire. | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program has a legacy built on courage, innovation, and teamwork. From its early beginnings to today’s operation, CAL FIRE now commands the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world. This evolution represents decades of dedication from those who saw the potential of aviation to change the way California fights wildfires. As we recognize Aviation History Month, we honor not only the aircraft that have evolved over the years but the people who built this program into what i
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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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CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE
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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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Each year, CAL FIRE’s air fleet of more than 65 aircraft are flown back to Sacramento to our Aviation Management Unit to be serviced. Considered one of the finest and most effective firefighting programs in operation, the CAL FIRE Aviation Program has received the Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance 10 times. Find more information here https://www.paperturn-view.com/cal-fire-communications/aviation-guide?pid=MzE312070. #CALFIREaviation #CALFIREairoperations | CAL FIRE
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As fire activity increases across California, our McClellan Airtanker Base stands ready to respond. Home to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world, CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program is a cornerstone of the state’s wildfire response. From airtankers to helicopters, these aerial resources provide rapid support to ground crews—slowing fire spread, protecting communities, and gaining the upper hand on fast-moving incidents. As conditions continue to intensify, the role our Aviation Progr
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