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.

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Celebrate women in aviation with Coulson Aviation.

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women of Coulson Aviation! From flight crews to maintenance teams, their dedication keeps us flying strong. Here’s to all the women shaping the future of aviation. 💪 #internationalwomensday #coulsoncrew #womeninaviation pic.twitter.com/P4ilz4Itlu
— Coulson Aviation (@CoulsonAviation) March 8, 2025