AERIAL FIREFIGHTING

Helicopters with their versatility and flexibility allow fires to be managed quickly and effectively. Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours pilots have tackled fires throughout Australia and are experienced with all facets of fire management. Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours fleet of helicopters can support multiple and various operations. Aircraft is fitted with an onboard mapping system for accurate data recording.

Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours can help manage fires through;

  • Water bombing
  • Fire plotting/survey
  • Aerial Incendiary dropping
  • Aerial thermal imagery
  • Fire crew/equipment insertion

Onboard aerial mapping systems allow for accurate mapping of fires. This information is overlaid on topographical maps. Information such as power lines, fire trails can be overlaid onto these maps, allowing fire commanders to have accurate information in determining their plan of attack. These maps can be viewed and manipulated by the crew onboard the aircraft.

Contact Sunshine Coast Helicopter Tours to help plan for the next fire season.