Air tactical or air attack planes coordinate aerial firefighting aircraft over wildland fires. They provide vital eyes in the sky for firefighters on the ground, and ensure safe aviation operations.

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Wildland fire managers use a variety of tactical aircraft to provide support to wildland firefighters on the ground.

Planes and helicopters are critical tools in managing wildland fire. Although aircraft are often used to fight wildfires, aircraft alone cannot put them out. Firefighters rely on planes and helicopters to: Deliver equipment and supplies. Deploy smokejumpers and rappellers to a …

4 days ago · Aerial firefighting has become an essential part of wildfire suppression strategies, offering the speed, precision, and versatility.

Aerial firefighting, also known as waterbombing, is the use of aircraft and other aerial resources to combat wildfires. The types of aircraft used include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

The activation for Southern California comprises all eight C-130 aircraft that are part of the program. On January 8, the National Wildland Fire Preparedness Level was elevated to 2 (out of 5), reflecting increased wildland fire activity across Southern California due to a sustained offshore wind event and very dry conditions.

Neptune s Air Attack aircraft are the eyes in the sky above wildland fires. These aircraft assist ground firefighters by providing real time information about fire behavior, aerial fire surveillance and wildfire mapping.

2 days ago · The PAMS units successfully alerted pilots to conflicting flight plans and operations outside preapproved zones. They also shared aircraft location with each other and displayed weather updates and simulated fire location data. The test demonstrated the potential for using PAM units in wildfire operations.

Jan 13, 2025 · A California Air National Guard Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing provides support to wildland fire suppression efforts by dropping a line of fire retardant on the Palisades Fire in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades, Calif., Jan. 11, 2025. As part of U.S. Northern Command's assigned Defense Support of Civil ...