Random Ramblings: Aerial Wildland Firefighting

I have blogged about aerial wildland firefighting since 2009. I am not a firefighter and am not a pilot, just an interested bystander who wants to learn more and share what I learn here. Join me here as I blog on the aircraft and the pilots who fight wildland fires from the air in support of crews on the ground. I also blog on concerns affecting fire crews on the ground as well as other aviation and meteorology issues. Learn what it takes to do jobs that are staffed by the best of the best.

Friday, July 14, 2023

Funerals for Newark NJ Firefighters

Newark NJ Firefighters Augusto "Augie" Acabou and Wayne "Bear" Brooks, Jr. died in the line of duty on July 5th fighting a fire in a container ship in Port Newark, see my July 6th post for more information. On July 13th, Augusto Acabou was honored at funeral services.