Washington State DNR Wildfire Aviation is a highly trained air–ground firefighting team available for Initial Attack (IA) rapid response to wildland fires. Wildfire Aviation is comprised of 10 UH …

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 …

Sep 6, 2019 · The Washington state Department of Natural Resources will be acquiring their tenth helicopter. The agency began acquiring their military surplus UH-1H (B-205) ships in 1989. …

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 …

The WADNR aviation program includes the following missions or activities: Initial Attack: Currently WADNR operates a fleet of four Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) UH-1H (Huey) …

Designed in 1943 as a light multi purpose helicopter the Bell 47 became the most popular helicopter of the 50's. During the Korean war it became famous for its role in rescue missions. …

Jan 21, 2023 · DNR Aviation utilizes 10 modified Bell UH-1H helicopters to aid in fire suppression across the state of Washington. You will be responsible for safely piloting the aircraft at low …

Dec 27, 2024 · The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Wildland Fire Management Division – Aviation Section as an Aerial Wildland Firefighter …

Sep 6, 2019 · DNR announced the recent acquisition of a 1970 Huey helicopter that it is refurbishing to help suppress forest fires in the state. The 49-year-old helicopter was given to …

Mar 19, 2025 · Agency helicopters, firefighters and equipment will be deployed Wednesday in a simulated training for aviation and ground crews In preparation for wildfire season, the …