The aerial firefighting industry promised reforms Thursday to help prevent a repeat of this summer, when two aging air tankers crashed fighting wildfires in California and Colorado, killing five people.
Engine company operations in the SWI can be an overwhelming task to accomplish when under extreme fire conditions. Engine companies and their fire officers must be resourceful, able to act quickly and should, if possible, remain very mobile.
Being aware of and practicing these basic safety fundamentals and other important factors are essential to safe and effective wildland fire suppression operations.
