Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc., a Bend, Oregon-based aerospace manufacturer specializing in aerial firefighting equipment, is drawing renewed attention to its innovative Cascade Aerial Firefighting ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – California is reaching new heights in wildfire response, now operating 16 Fire Hawk helicopters—part of what state officials say is the largest civilian aerial firefighting ...

CEDAR CITY, Utah (ABC4) — As southern Utah heads into the peak of fire season, federal and state officials share that aerial resources and public safety plans are ready to deploy. Crews from across ...

In January, California faced devastating wildfires that burned over 57,000 acres, destroyed more than 16,000 structures, and killed at least 30 people. The California Department of Forestry and Fire ...

They are more than 65 feet long, with a wingspan of roughly 93 feet; inside, only a pilot and co-pilot sit. The power and purpose of these planes come from their tanks, which hold 1,600 gallons of ...

WASHINGTON , D.C.—Today, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act, which was introduced by Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), passed the House as part of a larger permitting ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - TracPlus, a global leader in mission-critical intelligence for aerial firefighting, today announced its strategic partnership with CAL FIRE to launch the CAL FIRE Aviation Tracking ...

Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. is drawing renewed attention to its advanced aerial firefighting equipment as the wildland fire community observes the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 ...