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Strike First – Ask Questions Later

Washington State’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has fought wildfires with this same aggressive strategy since 2016 and, to date, it has been extremely successful. Michael Cuthbert, Washington’s DNR Av... Read More...

Firescan Provides Critical Tool in Australia’s Bushfires

This year, Firefighting agencies across the country are battling a dramatic increase in the severity and frequency of bushfires due to the impact of the ongoing drought and adverse forecast weather conditions.... Read More...

Charlie Wiplinger Named CEO of Wipaire

South St. Paul, Minnesota, January 2020 – Wipaire announces Bob “Wip” Wiplinger has entered semi-retirement and his son, Charlie Wiplinger, is taking the helm as CEO. Bob served as President since 1979 when he... Read More...

Idaho Firefighter Returns Home After Battling Australia Fires

When American firefighters arrived at Sydney International Airport earlier this month to help fight the wildfires in Australia, they were greeted with a standing ovation. The fires there have killed at leas... Read More...

Pilot Safe as Helicopter Fighting Australian Fires Ditches

In a press release by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service on Thursday, the service detailed the ditching of a Bell 205 at approximately 4pm. The Helicopter was detailed as a contract helicopter working for ... Read More...

Sydney Opera House Lights Up With Images of Firefighters in Support of Australia’s Bushfire Crisis

The sails of the Sydney Opera House have lit up with touching images of volunteer firefighters in support of bushfire affected communities.The projections, which began at 8.30pm tonight, are a tribute to the f... Read More...

Erickson Announces Multiple Purchases of S-64 Skycrane

PORTLAND, ORE. – Erickson Incorporated, a worldwide leading operator, maintainer, and manufacturer of utility aircraft, announces new aircraft orders to be delivered in 2020 and 2021, demonstrating further com... Read More...

‘Mad Max’ Arrives in Australia to Help Fight Bushfires

A huge water-bombing helicopter has been deployed to Australia to help fight the deadly bushfire crisis gripping the country."Mad Max", a Mil Mi-8 MTV helicopter, can carry up to five tonnes of water at a time... Read More...

Australia is Burning and Port Alberni’s Coulson Group is on The Frontlines

Coulson Group pilot Jonas Doherty closes the door on the Boeing 737 Fireliner he’s captaining and prepares to take off for another dangerous fire fighting flight as Australia is burning.“It’s been extremely ch... Read More...

Albuquerque Aerial Firefighting Company Helping With Australia Wildfires

As wildfires rage in Australia, an Albuquerque company will have a big part in the fight. Crews for 10 Tanker will soon be flying DC-10s to Australia to fight the massive wildfires. Director of Operation... Read More...

Australian Defense Forces Assist in Unprecedented Bushfire Assistance Missions

Australia's Defense Forces including the Australian Army and Australian Navy have been performing missions over the last month around Australia in an unprecendented response to assist residents and emergency s... Read More...