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Dean Talley –
We’ll always forget to forget you

April 10, 2018 By 1 Comment

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear compatriot Dean Oliver Talley. Dean passed suddenly in his home on March 10, 2018 and is survived by his wife Nancy and their children: Stephen, Laura, Michelle, stepdaughter Vikki, and … [Continue reading]

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Shrinking the Fleet

February 22, 2018 By 1 Comment

WOW! Significant drop in the USFS national airtanker fleet. What are these people thinking? The USFS made a request for operators to invest millions to obtain newer turbine powered aircraft, spend millions more to install new constant flow … [Continue reading]

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Forest Service C-130 program

February 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Forest Service C-130 program cancellation; Sad to see, BUT very predictable. There are a few people in the USFS that can could step up to plan, organize, direct and implement this huge program. Jim Nester is one. However, most USFS people and the … [Continue reading]

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Associated Aerial Firefighters, Reno 2017

December 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

In spite of the blazes ravaging Southern California the 2017 Associated Aerial Firefighters Meeting was well attended by industry companies and government agencies who gave insights and updates on their slice of aerial firefighting. It was a … [Continue reading]

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AAF Meeting Agenda

December 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

AAF Meeting Agenda for 2017, 2017 AAF Meeting Agenda Reno, Nevada, December 13, 2017 1.  9:00 AM.      Welcome - Jim Barnes.                                         5 minutes 2.  9:05 AM.      Program and Presentations - Dave Wardall.    5 … [Continue reading]

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The Way Forward

November 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment

The Way Forward; Offered by Jim Barnes In the early 90’s the State of California commissioned an independent study conducted by the Spalding Group. Their approach was to go directly to Ground Firefighters and ask them what they needed from the air … [Continue reading]

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AAF Reno 2017

November 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment

SAVE THE DATE! ASSOCIATED AERIAL FIRIFIGHTERS ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2017, RENO, NV We are assembling our speakers for this year and our keynote speaker is Colonel Rick “CJ” Sturckow, USMC (Ret.). “CJ” is a Marine Aviator and a retired … [Continue reading]

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California Fire Pilots News Letter-August 2017

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

News and Articles from Cal Fire California Fire Pilots News Letter August 2017 … [Continue reading]

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Associated Aerial Firefighters Annual Meeting

September 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Associated Aerial Firefighters Annual Meeting Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, Nevada December 13, 2017   For reservations call Eldorado Room Reservations, 800-687-8733 Ask for, Associated Aerial Firefighters-rate code IEAA17 Basic rate for a … [Continue reading]

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CFPA Newsletter July 2017

August 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment

For your reading pleasure here is the July 2017 CFPA Newsletter.  Please click the link below to download the PDF file to read! CFPA Newsletter July 2017 PDF … [Continue reading]

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