This Air Base Protects Over 1 Million Acres From Wildfire — Take a Look Inside

Step inside CAL FIRE’s Hollister Air Attack Base — the central hub for wildfire response across California’s Central Coast.

This behind-the-scenes tour gives you a rare look at where aerial firefighting missions begin. From S2-T airtankers and the air attack command plane to the base operations that keep them flying, you’ll see how CAL FIRE launches aircraft to fight wildfires fast — sometimes within minutes.

Located at the southeast end of the Hollister Municipal Airport, this base protects over 1 million acres across 8 counties — from the Monterey Peninsula and Santa Cruz Mountains to the Bay Area and Central Valley. It’s staffed year-round and supports initial attack, sustained suppression, and tactical air support for some of California’s most fire-prone regions.

Whether you're an aviation geek, firefighter, or just curious how aerial firefighting really works, this is your front-row seat to a side of wildfire response most people never see.

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