Aerial Firefighting Progress| Behind the Wings on PBS

Aerial Firefighting Progress| Behind the Wings on PBS #302

This episode is dedicated to Air Force and Army Veteran and CO Fire Aviation pilot Marc “Thor” Olson, who lost his life while serving as a tanker pilot on the Kruger Rock Fire on November 16, 2021.

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New fire conditions call for new firefighting methods and tools. Looking at Calfire, we learn how the largest municipal fleet of firefighting aircraft in the world has developed over time. Live data feeds revolutionize how firefighting teams understand fires and communicate during missions. Colorado gets ready to purchase its first Firehawk helicopter, and interagency teams coordinate at the local, state, and federal levels. The challenges in fighting wildfires are greater than ever, but with new methods of fighting the fires, so are the opportunities.

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Hosts:
Shahn Sederberg
Camille Calibeo

Director:
Cray Novick

Producer:
Susie Scott

Executive Producer:
Karen Slye
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