GREER, AZ — Aerial firefighting crews play a crucial role in battling wildfires, using specialized aircraft and tactical approaches that vary based on fire conditions and terrain. At the scene of the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A boost from the federal government may be coming soon for aerial firefighters. Firefighting aircraft play a vital role in tackling wildfires in our state and across the country, ...

They are more than 65 feet long, with a wingspan of roughly 93 feet; inside, only a pilot and co-pilot sit. The power and purpose of these planes come from their tanks, which hold 1,600 gallons of ...

Better known for its defense services, Metrea is now taking its first forays into aerial firefighting. With the global wildfire threat worsening through climate change, the company has revealed its ...

Cal Fire has added two new Firehawk helicopters to its fleet, bringing the total to 16. Governor Newsom called the additions a critical investment amid growing fire threats and federal funding cuts.

EL CAJON, Calif. — As peak fire season escalates across San Diego County, emergency crews are taking their firefighting mission to new heights. On Tuesday, CAL FIRE brought together its aerial ...

Metrea has taken the wraps off its Fireswift aerial firefighting platform, unveiling the freshly modified De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 twin-turboprop at the Royal International Air Tattoo in the UK.

As peak fire season escalates across San Diego County, emergency crews are taking their firefighting mission to new heights. On Tuesday, CAL FIRE brought together its aerial firefighting partners for ...