Helicopters play an integral role in wildland fire suppression by performing a variety of crucial tasks, however they are most well known for their water drops. Aerial water drops can provide two benefits: First, they have the ability to extinguish a section of fire. Should the drop fail to extinguish the fire, it often reduces heat and flame activity to a level where ground resources can safely and effectively engage the fire. “Turn time” - The amount of time it takes an aircraft to depart the
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Helicopters play an integral role in wildland fire suppression by performing a variety of crucial tasks, however they are most well known for their water drops. Aerial water drops can
U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest. . Helicopters play an integral role in wildland fire suppression by performing a variety of crucial tasks, however they are most well known for their water drops. Aerial water drops can provide two benefits: First, they have the ability to extinguish a section of fire. Should the drop fail ...
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Tasmania’s aerial firefighting fleet is ready to fight fire from the skies this bushfire season, with 9 specialised aircraft already in place in the south and 6 more arriving before Christmas. Through the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC), Tasmania has access to 15 aircraft which will be used by TFS, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Sustainable Timber Tasmania. The fleet includes: 🚁 8 helicopters ✈️ 7 fixed-wing planes, including some with amphibious floats to land on water. Aer
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