Cal Fire uses augmented reality to train for emergencies
Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to train flight ...
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Cal Fire’s McClellan Air Base providing critical air support for LA wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread across Southern California, one of the key players in the battle is Cal Fire’s McClellan Air Base in Sacramento. The base has been sending critical air resources ...
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How California fights fires from the skies
Here are some of the tankers that have helped fight the fires in California in recent years. The large air tankers can carry a much larger load than the smaller Cal Fire tankers. The diagram below ...
The Aviationist25d
MAFFS-Equipped C-130s Join the Fight Against Raging Los Angeles Fires
Likely happened around 14:30L NORTHCOM has designated March Air Reserve Base at Riverside ... to refill. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) also provided more ...
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Cal Fire's C-130 stands ready to battle California's raging blazes
This C-130 came in from Northern California shortly after the LA fires started and is now on stand by at the cal fire base at the Ramona ... retardant dropped in the air we use all those things ...
Los Angeles Daily News20d
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Cal Fire had more ... s like to be an air tactical group supervisor. Aircraft that douse flames with water and bright red Phos-Chek fire retardant are a common sight in California.
NBC Los Angeles22d
High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Aerial support during the California wildfires ... from the fire to the air base, where aircraft like the S-2T tanker can be refilled on the ground within minutes. Cal Fire also has seven new ...
CBS News22d
Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
It is forbidden to use power air blowers like ... With over 60 aircraft, California has the largest civilian aviation fleet for firefighting in the world, according to Cal Fire.
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Massive fire burns over 15,000 acres in Pacific Palisades, thousands forced to evacuate
By 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, the fire was mapped at 15,832 acres, with 0% containment according to Cal Fire. Air tankers and water ... community and help reimburse California for firefighting ...
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L.A. Fires Show Limits of America’s Efforts to Cope With Climate Change
California has focused on fortifying communities against wildfires. But with growing threats, that may not be enough. By Christopher Flavelle Christopher Flavelle has been covering climate ...
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California fires: Death toll rises to 25 as dangerous winds forecast to strengthen
A mobile retardant base is located at Mount ... Outsiders cautioned against assistance scam Cal Fire officials caution against people traveling to southern California to assist in cleanup activities.