Each year, CAL FIRE’s air fleet of more than 65 aircraft are flown back to Sacramento to our Aviation Management Unit to be serviced. Considered one of the finest and most effective firefighting programs in operation, the CAL FIRE Aviation Program has received the Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance 10 times. Find more information here https://www.paperturn-view.com/cal-fire-communications/aviation-guide?pid=MzE312070. #CALFIREaviation #CALFIREairoperations | CAL FIRE

As wildfire activity continues across California, there’s a whole team constantly at work behind the scenes to keep CAL FIRE’s aircraft ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Maintenance is a year-round effort, with most of the work taking place during the winter months. Each aircraft goes through scheduled inspections, engine checks, and system repairs to ensure it stays in peak condition. Thanks to the dedication of CAL FIRE’s aviation maintenance crew, our aerial firefighting fleet is mission

As fire activity increases across California, our McClellan Airtanker Base stands ready to respond. Home to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world, CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program is a cornerstone of the state’s wildfire response. From airtankers to helicopters, these aerial resources provide rapid support to ground crews—slowing fire spread, protecting communities, and gaining the upper hand on fast-moving incidents. As conditions continue to intensify, the role our Aviation Progr