The Right Resouce at the Right Time

A fast initial attack is key to containment, with each air asset performing a different job. “At each tanker base, a balanced fleet that incorporates helicopters, water bombers and large retardant airtankers offers the best possible response,” shares Jeff Berry, Vice President of Business Development at Conair, with over 40 years of experience in wildfire management. “It’s about air assets working together, maximizing the benefits of each type’s role. In extreme wildfire incidents, you need every tool in the box to minimize damage.” Read more…

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Photo by Joshua Skinner