2018 has been a record breaking year for wildfire activity in California and that, of course, includes the amount of fire retardant needed to fight these fires. Watch the video below to learn more about the hard work that went into battling these wildfires from the air! | CAL FIRE
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2018 has been a record breaking year for wildfire activity in California and that, of course, includes the amount of fire retardant needed to fight these fires. Watch the video below to learn more about the hard work that went into battling these wildfires from the air! | CAL FIRE
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Did you know that McClellan Airtanker Base in Sacramento services the large and very large air tankers (VLATs) for Northern California and beyond? On a busy day, McClellan can pump more than 200,000 gallons of fire retardant and on a VERY busy day, it can pump close to 400,000 gallons! Check out this week’s “Notes from the Frontline” to see this work in action! | CAL FIRE
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Did you know that McClellan Airtanker Base in Sacramento services the large and very large air tankers (VLATs) for Northern California and beyond? On a busy day, McClellan can pump more than 200,000 gallons of fire retardant and on a VERY busy day, it can pump close to 400,000 gallons! Check out this week’s “Notes from the Frontline” to see this work in action! | CAL FIRE
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Airtanker 91 lays down retardant as the CAL FIRE San Diego Unit battles the #Border34 Fire. The S-2 holds 1,200 gallons of retardant and provides rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. The fire, first reported Sunday, has been held to 24 acres thanks to the quick response from our air and ground resources. #AviationHistoryMonth | CAL FIRE
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Airtanker 91 lays down retardant as the CAL FIRE San Diego Unit battles the #Border34 Fire. The S-2 holds 1,200 gallons of retardant and provides rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. The fire, first reported Sunday, has been held to 24 acres thanks to the quick response from our air and ground resources. #AviationHistoryMonth | CAL FIRE
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A remarkable time lapse of planes taxiing in and out of CAL FIRE’s Airtanker Reload Base at McClellan Park in Sacramento. On this particular day, 12 Large and Very Large Airtankers were filled with 38 loads, including 195,119 gallons of retardant for the #MosquitoFire and 19,883 for the #DutchFire. | CAL FIRE
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A remarkable time lapse of planes taxiing in and out of CAL FIRE’s Airtanker Reload Base at McClellan Park in Sacramento. On this particular day, 12 Large and Very Large Airtankers were filled with 38 loads, including 195,119 gallons of retardant for the #MosquitoFire and 19,883 for the #DutchFire. | CAL FIRE
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Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE
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Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE's Tanker 122, our first fully operational C-130H, has successfully completed its inaugural firefighting mission! This aircraft delivered 8000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County, marking a major milestone in our mission to protect California. With its 4,000-gallon tank and cutting-edge retardant delivery system, the C-130H will help provide the crucial support our ground crews need to contain wildfires, protecting communities across the state. The addition of thi
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CAL FIRE's Tanker 122, our first fully operational C-130H, has successfully completed its inaugural firefighting mission! This aircraft delivered 8000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County, marking a major milestone in our mission to protect California. With its 4,000-gallon tank and cutting-edge retardant delivery system, the C-130H will help provide the crucial support our ground crews need to contain wildfires, protecting communities across the state. The addition of thi
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A rare look inside a #CALFIRE S-2 tanker, which can carry a payload of up to 1,200 gallons of retardant. Pilot Dale Dahl explains how pilots can adjust coverage levels of retardant delivered, depending on fuel type on a wildfire. | CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire
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A rare look inside a #CALFIRE S-2 tanker, which can carry a payload of up to 1,200 gallons of retardant. Pilot Dale Dahl explains how pilots can adjust coverage levels of retardant delivered, depending on fuel type on a wildfire. | CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire
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Watch as our Grumman S-2T Airtankers lay down fire retardant on the #americafire Sunday evening. S-2T airtankers are used for rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. Two of them are based in our Unit at the Sonoma Air Attack Base in Santa Rosa. And with the first of the new CAL FIRE C-130H airtankers going into service Monday, it is worth noting that our Sonoma Air Attack Base is capable of refilling the C-130s and all LAT (large air tanker) with fire retardant. | CAL
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CalFire operates tje Bronco in the Air attack role. Its a very capable twin turboprop aerobatics capable aircraft. Thanks to @calfire Sonoma base for the tour. #calfire #firefighting #california #aviation #aviationlovers | Deon Mitton Aviation Photography
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Beautiful video of #10_tanker working on the #FairviewFire near Hemet, #California. Tanker 911 follows the #leadplane in for the drop. Video by @speedbirdhd #ReadyToServe #inthistogether #firefighter #aerialfirefighting #dc10tanker #avgeek #aviationdaily #wildfireseason2022 #calfire | 10 Tanker Air Carrier
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CAL FIRE unveils second C-130 wildfire tanker
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Exclusive-use Type 1 Chinook Helicopter 8PJ played a vital role in the #PickettFire, delivering 235,400 gallons of water during 14.7 flight hours. With 106 water drops, including critical night flying missions, 8PJ provided essential support to ground crews in strengthening containment lines and protecting our communities. We value our partnership with Napa County Airport and look forward to continuing to serve Napa County and surrounding communities. #CALFIRE #Aviation #PickettFire #Firefightin
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#ClarkFire – Update The fire remains approximately 3 acres and is now 20% contained. Ground crews are actively working to strengthen containment lines. 🎥 Attached is a video of Tanker 86 making a retardant drop along the right flank early in the incident. This strategic drop played a key role in limiting the fire’s spread and has helped firefighters hold the fire within its current footprint. #CALFIRE #CALFIRELNU | CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
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