Rising Demand for Aerial Firefighting: Meeting the Challenge of Increasing Wildfire Seasons
Aerial firefighting companies are facing a growing challenge as the demand for their services increases, particularly during the traditionally quieter “off-season.” Wildfires, like those ravaging Los Angeles, are pushing firefighting aircraft to their limits. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) operates over 60 firefighting aircraft, but private companies such as 10 […]