CAL FIRE's Tanker 122, our first fully operational C-130H, has successfully completed its inaugural firefighting mission! This aircraft delivered 8000 gallons of retardant on the Record Fire in Riverside County, marking a major milestone in our mission to protect California. With its 4,000-gallon tank and cutting-edge retardant delivery system, the C-130H will help provide the crucial support our ground crews need to contain wildfires, protecting communities across the state. The addition of thi

A rare look inside a #CALFIRE S-2 tanker, which can carry a payload of up to 1,200 gallons of retardant. Pilot Dale Dahl explains how pilots can adjust coverage levels of retardant delivered, depending on fuel type on a wildfire. | CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire

Massive air tankers from CalFire and the Los Angeles Fire Department played a pivotal role in combating relentless wildfires across Southern California last year. These heavy-duty aircraft, alongside the skilled crews both in the air and on the ground, demonstrated extraordinary teamwork in the battle against destructive flames. 🔥 ✈️ #losangeles #califire #california #hollywood #palisads #fire #lafd #fires #santamonica #soca #wildfire | Syeda Rida