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Associated Aerial Firefighters has established an award for leadership, dedication and having a profound effect on safety in Aerial Firefighting. Named for Walt Darran, a pioneer and leader in advancing aerial firefighting, The Walt Darran Award provides a lifetime membership to Associated Aerial Firefighters.

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USFS Next Gen RFP summer 2014

April 23, 2014 By 1 Comment

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/024B/SN-2014-03/listing.html … [Continue reading]

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From CBS News regarding the Aerial Firefighting Fleet.

April 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/aging-planes-being-used-to-battle-wildfires/     … [Continue reading]

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George Petterson recipient of the inaugural Walt Darran award

March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment

“The Associated Aerial Firefighters Board of Directors has instituted an new policy to award a life time honorary membership in the Associated Aerial Firefighters to the current 2014 Walt Darran  recipient, Mr. George Petterson, and succeeding … [Continue reading]

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“Wings Over Fire”Interview by Tony Morris, “Night Time Aerial Fire Fighting”

March 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment

            Mike Sagely- Senior Pilot and Safety Officer, Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Air Operations   “Night Time Aerial Fire Fighting” Interview by Tony Morris, “Wings Over Fire”, … [Continue reading]

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Tangent Link Accommodations

March 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Tangent Link has negotiated a specially discounted room rate at the nearby Lions Gate Hotel, Sacramento. All AFF 2014 attendees are entitled to a special room rate of $84.00 per night and a room block has been reserved from the 17th – 20thMarch. To … [Continue reading]

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Tangent Link Conference – The Next Generation

March 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

The latest event in this successful series, AFF 2014 is again set to draw aerial firefighting experts from across the world. Experience live aerial firefighting demonstrations, learn about new techniques & technologies and discover more efficient … [Continue reading]

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Wings Over Fire Tony Morris – 01-25-14

January 31, 2014 By 1 Comment

      CAYLYM GUARDIAN SYSTEM Wings Over Fire Tony Morris – 01-25-14   It is encouraging to hear that the Federal Government has made available more C-130 air tankers to the U.S. Forest Service, to aid in the … [Continue reading]

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The timeline for the AAF Meeting in January. The meeting is Sunday Jan 12.

December 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

There has been some confusion, so let me clarify how the weekend is scheduled... Saturday, January 11, folks arrive in Reno and the AAF will have a hospitality suite for the evening. Sunday, January 12, we have our meetings as described in the … [Continue reading]

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AAF Agenda for Reno. Meetings are Sunday January 12!

December 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

AAF Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2014 09:00 – 0930            Introduction: Jim Barnes 09:30 – 10:00           State of the AAF: Gabby Newhart: Financials and the Memorial Fund. 10:00- 11:00             Tim Holmes: Minden Air’s 146 … [Continue reading]

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A Celebration of Life for Walt

December 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

From Dean Talley:   There will be a gathering to celebrate Walters life, Sunday, Dec. 15 starting at noon. Air Spray has generously offered their Chico hangar for the occasion. It is located at Chico Municipal Airport, CIC, just a few … [Continue reading]

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