Aviation Program | WA - DNR
The Aviation Program Washington State DNR Wildfire Aviation is a highly trained air–ground firefighting team available for Initial Attack (IA) rapid response to wildland fires.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) has developed this Aviation Program Operating Plan as a tool to provide aviation operation information to department employees, contractors and cooperators.
Washington state DNR has 25 firefighting aircraft this year
Jul 10, 2021 · The Washington State Department of Natural Resources does not have any large air tankers on contract for firefighting this year, but they will have 25 other aircraft working on exclusive use (EU) or hybrid call when needed (CWN) contracts.
WA DNR To Base Wildfire Planes At Pangborn Airport For Summer
Apr 2, 2024 · Chelan and Douglas counties could have especially quick access to aircraft for wildfires this season. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be leasing space at Pangborn Airport to park some of its wildfire aircraft.
New plane will allow Washington crews to spot, start fighting …
Jun 7, 2023 · The Teledyne Flir camera enables the crew in the plane to send back live images and video of the fire to agency headquarters and incident commanders.
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Agency helicopters, firefighters and equipment will be deployed Wednesday in a simulated training for aviation and ground crews... DNR Kicks Off Wildfire Prevention Season With Smokey Bear... In an effort to reduce human-caused wildfires by spreading prevention messaging and resources along Washington state’s highways,...
New base will improve response to growing number wildfires in western ...
Aug 25, 2021 · Now, for the first time, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is basing an air tanker, along with other aircraft, at the Olympia Airport so crews can fight those fires on...
First flight for a Washington DNR helicopter - Fire Aviation
Jun 4, 2020 · Congratulations to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the first flight of their 10 th helicopter. The agency began acquiring their military surplus UH-1H (B-205) ships in 1989 through the Federal Excess Property Program.
CNC Technologies Awarded Washington DNR’s Kodiak Mission …
Mar 9, 2023 · CNC Technologies was awarded by Washington Department of Natural Resources a comprehensive, multiyear contract to upgrade the State’s Kodiak aircraft and develop a real-time high definition and actionable data transmission network for …
Washington DNR Archives - Fire Aviation
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources does not have any large air tankers on contract for firefighting this year, but they will have 25 other aircraft working on exclusive use (EU) or hybrid call when needed (CWN) contracts.