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S-2T Airtankers play a critical role in CAL FIRE's aerial firefighting efforts, and they're always ready to fly into action. With 23 of these incredible aircraft stationed strategically across the state, we can reach any corner of California in just 20 minutes! Join us in this latest episode of CAL FIRE All Access, where pilots and supervisors will take you behind the scenes and reveal the vital role these aircraft play in our mission to protect from the air. 🌲🔥 ✈️ #CALFIRE #AerialFirefighting

California Division of Forestry/Department of Conservation produced this documentary-style film in 1974 that shows the various elements of the aerial firefighting program in California at that time. Today, many of the firefighting aircraft models shown in this film are no longer in use. This reel highlights the supportive role aircraft play in fire suppression, as well as the process of discovery, reporting, location plotting, and dispatch for aircraft. Watch the full film here: https://californ