Fire Swarm 2: how manned and unmanned aircraft work together, proving the potential of drone firefighting technology in wildfire response.

The state of California encompasses a large area of approximately 100 million acres. Within the state’s borders, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, better known as CAL FIRE, ...

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Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California requires a coordinated team effort – from tactical crews attacking hazardous hot spots on the ground to planes and helicopters providing fire ...

RAMONA, Calif. — California is now better equipped to fight wildfires as Cal Fire just added a new air tanker to its fleet. The C-130 Hercules is one of seven the state is retrofitting and deploying ...

Standing in front of two shiny fire-fighting aircraft, officials on Thursday welcomed the opening of a massive new hangar near Spokane International Airport that will house the company that sends its ...