2018 has been a record breaking year for wildfire activity in California and that, of course, includes the amount of fire retardant needed to fight these fires. Watch the video below to learn more about the hard work that went into battling these wildfires from the air! | CAL FIRE
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2018 has been a record breaking year for wildfire activity in California and that, of course, includes the amount of fire retardant needed to fight these fires. Watch the video below to learn more about the hard work that went into battling these wildfires from the air! | CAL FIRE
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Did you know that McClellan Airtanker Base in Sacramento services the large and very large air tankers (VLATs) for Northern California and beyond? On a busy day, McClellan can pump more than 200,000 gallons of fire retardant and on a VERY busy day, it can pump close to 400,000 gallons! Check out this week’s “Notes from the Frontline” to see this work in action! | CAL FIRE
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Did you know that McClellan Airtanker Base in Sacramento services the large and very large air tankers (VLATs) for Northern California and beyond? On a busy day, McClellan can pump more than 200,000 gallons of fire retardant and on a VERY busy day, it can pump close to 400,000 gallons! Check out this week’s “Notes from the Frontline” to see this work in action! | CAL FIRE
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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
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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
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Airtanker 91 lays down retardant as the CAL FIRE San Diego Unit battles the #Border34 Fire. The S-2 holds 1,200 gallons of retardant and provides rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. The fire, first reported Sunday, has been held to 24 acres thanks to the quick response from our air and ground resources. #AviationHistoryMonth | CAL FIRE
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Airtanker 91 lays down retardant as the CAL FIRE San Diego Unit battles the #Border34 Fire. The S-2 holds 1,200 gallons of retardant and provides rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. The fire, first reported Sunday, has been held to 24 acres thanks to the quick response from our air and ground resources. #AviationHistoryMonth | CAL FIRE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tanker 912 continues to be #readytoserve the various #wildfire activity in #California. Video footage of the #LineFire by: @firephotogirl #10_tanker #inthistogether #calfire #firemappers #VLAT #dc10lovers #aerialfirefighting #aviationlovers #avgeek #dc10tanker #aviationdaily #wildfireready #wildfireseason #planelovers #aviationphotography | 10 Tanker Air Carrier
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Tanker 912 continues to be #readytoserve the various #wildfire activity in #California. Video footage of the #LineFire by: @firephotogirl #10_tanker #inthistogether #calfire #firemappers #VLAT #dc10lovers #aerialfirefighting #aviationlovers #avgeek #dc10tanker #aviationdaily #wildfireready #wildfireseason #planelovers #aviationphotography | 10 Tanker Air Carrier
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Tanker 914 serving the operations working on the Dale Fire in California. Tanker 914 dropped nearly 50,000 gallons of retardant on the fire to support the ground crews. 🎥: @firephotogirl #10_tanker #readytoserve #aerialfirefighting #wildfireseason #inthistogether #calfire #californiafires #planelovers | 10 Tanker Air Carrier
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Beautiful video of #10_tanker working on the #FairviewFire near Hemet, #California. Tanker 911 follows the #leadplane in for the drop. Video by @speedbirdhd #ReadyToServe #inthistogether #firefighter #aerialfirefighting #dc10tanker #avgeek #aviationdaily #wildfireseason2022 #calfire | 10 Tanker Air Carrier
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Fighting the #CreekFire in #AlamedaCounty #California. 10 Tanker has dropped 25 percent of the cumulative retardant used across all #firefighting efforts in the nation this #wildfireseason. Video credit: @eastbayfirephoto #10_tanker #ReadyToServe #inthistogether #calfire #firemappers #VLAT #dc10lovers #aerialfirefighting #aviationlovers #avgeek #dc10tanker #aviationdaily #wildfireready #wildfireseason #planelovers #aviationphotography | 10 Tanker Air Carrier
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CAL FIRE's Tanker 122 (T122) is the first operational C-130 Hercules airtanker in the agency's fleet, designed to drop 4,000 gallons of fire retardant. Acquired from the U.S. Coast Guard, the C-130H was modified with a specialized retardant delivery system and began its firefighting duties in late 2024, significantly enhancing CAL FIRE's initial attack and aerial firefighting capabilities. Key features and capabilities: Aircraft Type: Modified Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. Retardant Capacity:
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