https://www.nifc.gov/resources/aircraft/airtankers
These airtankers, also referred to as VLATs, can deliver thousands of gallons of fire retardant at one time. Because of their size, they are less maneuverable than smaller airtankers. VLATs drop fire retardant at least 250 feet above the top of the vegetation. The DC-10, which can be used to support wildland firefighters on the ground, can

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_firefighting
A DC-10 Tanker operated by a private contractor for the U.S. Forest Service demonstrates a water drop during "Thunder Over The Empire Air Fest" at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (2012) A Neptune Aviation Lockheed P2V drops fire retardant at Pine Mountain, Oregon. (2014) Aerial firefighting, also known as waterbombing, is the use of aircraft and other aerial resources to combat wildfires.

https://aerialfiremag.com/2024/03/06/aero-flite-airtankers-deploy-early-for-the-2024-wildfire-season/
Aerial Fire News. March 6, 2024. SPOKANE, WASHINGTON (March 4, 2024) - Aero-Flite Inc. has deployed five airtankers to Texas and Oklahoma, ready to support firefighters challenged by the Smokehouse Creek Fire, now the second-largest in US history. The airtankers include two Type 1 RJ85 airtankers, one Type 2 Dash 8-400AT airtanker, and two

https://www.nwcg.gov/term/6mfs-category/airtankers
When hot loading is executed properly, it can expedite airtankers returning to an incident and save on turbine/jet engine starts. Hot loading is defined as loading an airtanker with one or more propulsion engines running. Each base must have an approved plan specific to hot loading. The Airtanker Base Manager ( ATBM) will determine when hot

https://www.10tanker.com/
Our DC-10's lead the way in performance and efficiency, with the capability to deliver 9,400 gallons of fire retardant within 8 seconds and up to a mile long. Creating greater containment lines, in less time saving both wildlife and resources. Year after year 10 Tanker responds to hundreds of wildfires and delivers millions of gallons worldwide.

https://fireaviation.com/2023/08/17/qa-followup-on-the-new-airtanker-contracts/
The Forest Service has awarded five companies positions on a potential 10-year, $7.2 billion contract for airtanker support services. After we posted news on these "new" airtanker contracts awarded to five tanker contractors by the U.S. Forest Service, we received numerous questions (and had several ourselves) about these awards. Here is a partial Q&A with responses provided by Laura Rabon, a

https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/standards_for_airtanker_operations_-_final_-_2019_approved_0.pdf
21st century. The transition from reciprocating engine airtankers to newer turbine airtankers is a significant aspect of modernization and current airtanker operations. For simplicity, when this document refers to airtankers Large Airtankers (LAT) and Very Large Airtankers (VLAT) are included. Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs) are primarily

https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/forest-service-awards-next-generation-20-airtanker-contracts
Next Generation Airtankers fly faster and carry more fire retardant than Legacy Airtankers in the existing fleet. All of the Next Generation Airtankers that the Forest Service has issued a notice of intent to award contracts for are turbine powered; can carry at least 3,000 gallons of fire retardant; and have a cruise speed of at least 300

https://airtanker.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Airtankers-an-historic-overview-Tom-Janney-V2-.pdf
6 Airtankers, Starting in 1960, the Boeing B-17 entered the second war in it's career. Most having been surplussed by the late 50s, the 4 engine supercharged airframe proved to be a power hitter in the tanker world. By 1962, B-17s were in wide use in California and around the Nation. Aero Union and TBM Inc. stabled a number

https://airtanker.org/
Associated Aerial Firefighters has established an award for leadership, dedication and having a profound effect on safety in Aerial Firefighting. Named for Walt Darran, a pioneer and leader in advancing aerial firefighting, The Walt Darran Award provides a lifetime membership to Associated Aerial Firefighters. If you have questions, please call

https://www.kcra.com/article/an-inside-look-at-cal-fires-newest-airtankers-for-fighting-wildfires/28440963
MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. —. Cal Fire now has seven C130 airtankers to help battle wildfires. The new aircraft can carry thousands of gallons of fire retardant, which ultimately will help put

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirTanker_Services
AirTanker Services Limited, incorporated in England and Wales on 14 June 2007, is a private limited company in the United Kingdom (UK), which operates a British airline known as AirTanker (IATA: 9L, ICAO: TOW, call sign: TOWLINE), and is also an aircraft leasing and operating company.. Under contract to the Government of the United Kingdom, AirTanker Holdings Limited (company registration

https://airtanker.net/
Aero-Flite Enhances Fleet with New Dash 8-400AT Airtanker. June 19, 2024 wpadmin. Aero-Flite Inc. has boosted its wildfire suppression capabilities by adding another Dash 8-400AT airtanker to its fleet, marking the third such aircraft in its arsenal. The company's advanced fleet now…. Aerial Firefighting.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/usda-forest-service-awards-next-generation-airtanker-contracts-0
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service has met its goal to convert to a fully Next Generation Airtanker fleet with up to 35 airtankers to support nationwide wildfire response. Today, the Forest Service awarded contracts for five additional Next Generation Airtankers. The Next Generation Airtanker Services 3.0 solicitation (Solicitation Number: 12024B18R9013) and award

https://aerialfiremag.com/2023/05/02/a-new-airtanker-to-fight-wildfires-in-the-u-s/
Aero-Flite will be operating two Dash 8-400AT airtankers in the US in 2023, under a long-term, multi-year contract with the state of Washington. In addition, Dash 8-400 airtankers will be available for operation through all U.S. agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and individual state authorities.

https://neptuneaviation.com/
Our fleet of BAe airtankers consistently deliver the highest level of safety, excellent field performance, and unmatched compatibility. We've got a full suite of services to support the industry, including a comprehensive machine shop, non-destructive testing, and installation, repair, and updates to avionics systems.

https://apnews.com/article/wildfires-arizona-scottsdale-evacuation-oregon-california-8a63af5f9b2bbae2240185f4c087f264
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https://www.nwcg.gov/committee/interagency-airtanker-board
The Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) evaluates airtankers against established performance criteria and recommends approval for use. The IAB promotes standardization and cooperation among NWCG member agencies and airtanker related industries in all aspects of aerial delivery systems utilization. Primary objectives include.

https://www.nifc.gov/resources/aircraft/tactical-aircraft
Since large airtankers are not as maneuverable, lead planes are usually paired up with large airtankers, and are required to be with VLATs and the MAFFS. Air Attack Group Supervisor (ATGS) An Air Attack aircraft is a small aircraft that assists with aerial fire suppression operations, coordination of aircraft on an incident, and is in direct

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2024-06-28/air-tankers-attack-arizona-wildfire-that-has-forced-evacuations-outside-of-scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Air tankers and helicopters helped douse flames from the sky as nearly 200 firefighters on the ground battled a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Friday that threatened

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC-10_Air_Tanker
DC-10 Air Tanker. The DC-10 Air Tanker is a series of American wide-body jet air tankers, which have been in service as an aerial firefighting unit since 2006. [1] The aircraft, operated by the joint technical venture 10 Tanker Air Carrier, are converted wide-body McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 passenger jetliners, and are primarily used to fight

https://ktvz.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/06/28/air-tankers-attack-arizona-wildfire-that-has-forced-evacuations-outside-of-scottsdale/
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nearly 200 firefighters on Friday battled a wildfire northeast of Phoenix where air tankers were dropping retardant on the flames that forced dozens of residents to flee

https://fireaviation.com/tag/at-802f-fire-boss/page/2/
Most of the contracted AT-802F aircraft are equipped with the Pratt & Whitney 1,600 SHP PT6A-67F turboprop engine. It powers the airplane at speeds approaching 200 m.p.h. (174 kts.) while ferrying between the fire and its airtanker base or mobile retardant base. In most cases, NAFC-contracted AT-802 airtankers operate in pairs.

https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/day-in-history/first-airtanker-drop-california-august-12-1955
Airtankers are a valuable asset in the control of wildland fires, but these aircraft can pose serious threats to the safety of air and ground personnel. A gallon of water weighs 8.35 pounds and of retardant approximately 9 pounds. SEATs can drop up to 800 gallons and Type 1 airtankers up to 3,000 gallons. Ground personnel can be injured by

https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/boulder-view-fire-sees-increased-containment-and-downgraded
Airtankers and helicopters were used along the south edge of the fire to improve a two-track road for use as a holding feature, while firefighters continued to improve firelines and began mopping up remaining hot spots. Ground resources aggressively attacked heat in thick vegetation in the Camp Creek drainage on the southeast side of the fire.

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A Type 1 helicopter, along with a Type 3 and two Type 2 helicopters, are assigned exclusively to this incident, and airtankers will be ordered as needed. Portions of the fire area are affected by

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/aza4s-boulder-view-fire/update-boulder-view-fire-06-30-2024
Airtankers and helicopters were used along the south edge of the fire to improve a two-track road for use as a holding feature, while firefighters continued to improve firelines and began mopping up remaining hot spots. Ground resources aggressively attacked heat in thick vegetation in the Camp Creek drainage on the southeast side of the fire.

https://www.newsweek.com/human-caused-fire-forces-evacuations-arizona-maricopa-county-1919196
"Airtankers and helicopters were used along the south edge of the fire to improve a two-track road for use as a holding feature," the release reads. The Tonto National Forest,

https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/us-forest-service-announces-strategy-replace-large-airtankers
"Large airtankers can be effective in thick forest canopies and areas of dense brush or timber. A larger load capacity also allows large airtankers to split their retardant loads to support different parts of a fire without delay of returning to base." The best mix of tools for wildland firefighting includes ground and air resources.

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edge is not an option for firefighter safety. Airtankers established a solid line of retardant around the fire perimeter to slow the spread of the fire to the west. Helicopters will continue to drop water along the fire perimeter to cool down areas of heat and help slow the fire's spread in all areas of the fire.