With the transfer of ownership of the seven C-130H’s complete, further retrofitting of the aircraft has begun. The C-130H’s will be used for rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. These airtankers will provide additional support to CAL FIRE’s existing air fleet. The comprehensive strategy implemented during the transfer process underscores California's unwavering commitment to the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the newly acquired C-130H air tankers in a
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🚁 California’s FIREHAWK Fleet: 16 Strong and Mission-Ready 🚁 Today marks a major milestone for CAL FIRE’s aviation program, recognizing the delivery of two additional Sikorsky S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters, bringing our fleet to 16. CAL FIRE is home to the world’s largest FIREHAWK fleet—purpose-built, mission-specific helicopters designed to meet the year-round challenges of wildfire and all-hazard emergency response. These aircraft enhance CAL FIRE’s rapid response capabilities while supporting
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The entire National Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) fleet has been activated and pre-positioned at the Channel Islands in support of the #CriticalFireWeather across much of southern California. 🔥✈️ MAFFS are specialized units installed in military aircraft to drop fire retardant over wildfires. Capable of dispersing up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant in just seconds through a rear-facing nozzle. These aircraft supplement CAL FIRE’s already remarkable air fleet in battling wild
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15K views · 314 reactions | Here’s some footage of our pilots hard at work training with Tanker 134 in preparation for the C-130 aircraft that will be joining our CAL FIRE fleet. Our aircraft are one of the many tools that CAL FIRE utilizes to help slow the spread of wildfires, allowing our firefighters on the ground the opportunity to make progress containing the fire. | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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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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