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CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program is built on courage, innovation, and teamwork—growing into the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet.

This #AviationHistoryMonth, we honor the people and aircraft that shaped how California fights wildfires.

#AerialFirefighting #CALFIRE
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
madisonkittay.bsky.social
Nothing but respect for these pilots.

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New series? I think yes. • #aviation #aerialfirefighting #firefighter #wildfire #blowthisup #fyp #fy #xyzbca #viral #CapCut
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January 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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The California National Guard is helping combat the devastating wildfires in Southern California. They've deployed 11 rotary-wing aircraft and airtankers to help fight the fires from the air. #LAFires #aerialfirefighting
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Cal Guard mobilize to assist the Palisades Fire
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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January 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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#aerialfirefighting, #wildfire, #fireretardant
January 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
CALFIRE C-130 N462DF makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #C130 #fire #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9
March 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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CAL FIRE S-70i Firehawk makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #S70i #fire #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9 @calfire.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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On Saturday night, January 10, 2025, as the Palisades fire threatened homes in Mandeville Canyon, pilots and crews navigated the challenging terrain, avoiding high-tension wires and towers to make a crucial stand.
#aviation #aerialfirefighting #helicopter #pilot #S70i #palisadesfire

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February 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
The tail of CALFIRE C-130 N462DF as it makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #C130 #fire #aerialfirefighting #cvvhrn #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9
March 4, 2026 at 4:27 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
CAL FIRE OV-10A Bronco N421DF makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025
@calfire.bsky.social #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #OV10A #Bronco #fire #aerialfirefighting #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9
May 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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CALFIRE C-130 N462DF makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #C130 #fire #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9 @calfire.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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FIRE FIGHTER FRIDAY: TANKER EDITION CALFIRE C-130 N462DF as it makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #C130 #fire #aerialfirefighting #cvvhrn #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9 @calfire.bsky.social
August 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Wildfire Wednesday! CAL FIRE OV-10A Bronco N421DF makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025
@calfire.bsky.social #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #OV10A #Bronco #fire #aerialfirefighting #photography #Nikon #CCA2025 #Z9 #wildfire #cvvhrn
September 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
tamranger.bsky.social
Front row seat for a small airshow. Copter 6PG at Phoenix Lake doing a load-and-return to the nearby Hillcrest Fire in Mill Valley #aerialfirefighting #vegetationfire #marincountyfire #mcfd #fireseason
July 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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We're honored to receive recognition from Sikorsky at #Verticon2025 for our helicopter team's efforts during the Southern California wildfires in January 2025.
Our CAL FIRE helicopter crews logged over 240 hours of flight time, day and night.
#aerialfirefighting #helicopterpilot #pilot #helitack
CAL FIRE helicopter team gets an award
March 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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FIRE FIGHTER FRIDAY: TANKER EDITION CALFIRE S-70i Firehawk makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #S70i #fire #Z9 #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #wildfire #CCA2025 #rotor #chopper @calfire.bsky.social
August 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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FIRE FIGHTER FRIDAY: TANKER EDITION CALFIRE OV-10A Bronco N421DF makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 @calfire.bsky.social #capitalairshow #AvGeek #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #OV10A #Bronco #fire #aerialfirefighting #photography #Nikon #CCA2025 #Z9 #wildfire #cvvhrn
August 8, 2026 at 1:55 AM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
CAL FIRE S-70i Firehawk N480DF makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #S70i #fire #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9
May 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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CAL FIRE S-70i Firehawk makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #S70i #fire #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9 @calfire.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Learn more about CAL FIRE’s aviation program here: www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/f...
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February 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
CAL FIRE OV-10A N421DF Bronco makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 @calfire.bsky.social #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #OV10A #Bronco #fire #aerialfirefighting #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9
April 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Barnstorming is in effect. 1941 J3 Cub "Method 7" of Tuckers Air Patrol lands on the ambulance during the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #fire #aerialfirefighting #cvvhrn #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #Z9
March 7, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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FIRE FIGHTER FRIDAY: TANKER EDITION Coulson Aviation 737 FIRELINER makes a drop in the San Jose Hills, Augusts 2023 #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #fire #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #fire #Coulson #cvvhrn #aerialfirefighting #photography #Nikon #wildfire
August 8, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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This in-depth piece by BBC follows a CAL FIRE Firehawk crew through the early days of the firefight on the Palisades Fire, and how multiple aircraft are coordinated even through the night using night vision goggle technology.
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Fighting LA's fires from the sky - BBC News
How helicopter crews are fighting wildfires in Los Angeles
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February 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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When the need arises, military aircraft are converted into firefighting air tankers by installing a removable tank or Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems.

The collaboration is seamless thanks to training that brings CAL FIRE and our military partners together.

#AerialFirefighting #MilitaryPlanes
May 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
freddyb-aviation.bsky.social
Wildfire Wednesday! CAL FIRE S-2 Tracker "74" makes a pass at Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California. March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #CALFIRE #FIREHAWK #S70i #fire #aerialfirefighting #aviationdaily #photography #Nikon #wildfire #CCA2025 #Z9 #wildfire #cvvhrn
September 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM