Training to Coordinate Aerial Firefighting Aircraft: Behind the Scenes
Today, we get to show you a glimpse of what it’s like to coordinate aerial firefighting aircraft through a large-scale training scenario for air attack trainees.
California Aerial Supervision Academy (CASA) is the culmination of CAL FIRE's annual aerial training. The two-week intensive training, sponsored by CAL FIRE and held jointly with the U.S. Forest Service, prepares future Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGS) to manage aerial resources safely and efficiently during wildfires.
The program blends classroom learning, flight simulator sessions, and orientation flights during week one with multi-aircraft complex training flights in week two. Various air tankers and helicopters, smokejumpers, and interdependent training for air tanker base personnel along with annual training for flight and ground crews supporting military aircraft modified for firefighting also take place.
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00:00 - Teaser
00:19 - Introduction to CASA (California Aerial Supervision Academy)
03:45 - Buckhorn Training Scenario
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Point on! This gives a bigger perspective on aerial fire fighting. It’s not just flying in the sky, it’s hours and hours of training of knowing what must be done during fire season. Well done video. Where was the training located at? I bet the MAFF’s were amazing to see!
@AirborneFirefighters
14 күн бұрын
So glad you liked it! And glad that all comes through :) This training happens at Redding Air Attack base every year.
@andrewgumbs562
14 күн бұрын
@@AirborneFirefighters I had a feeling it was up in Redding. I have these two apps called “flight radar” that shows you all planes and their routes and then I use another app called “water bomber”. That only gives you every fire fighting aircraft across the country. I use both of them when hearing about fires. I really like these videos you both put out. I’m learning more and more about aerial fire fighting than what I know so far! The quality and the high definition that’s captured is truly phenomenal. I’m amazed how the camera catches the drops from the helicopters and tankers! Wow! Thank you!
I really enjoy watching your Docuseries! Thank you for putting this together.
@AirborneFirefighters
14 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽 and this is just the behind-the-scenes. The best is yet to come!
When does the documentary come out
@AirborneFirefighters
14 күн бұрын
It's going to be awhile! As you can imagine the logistics of getting all the right footage for something like this is a bit tricky since there's only so much you can plan. Stay tuned here and we'll keep you posted on progress :)
Excellent. Well done❤
@AirborneFirefighters
14 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽
look at the Size ! of that cat... personal bodyguard ? anti mouse ? patrol for the trailer.
@AirborneFirefighters
12 күн бұрын
Personal body guard and trailer patrol
@mrwest5552
12 күн бұрын
@@AirborneFirefighters - i can see the interview now - "you catch a lot mice in your time? ..oh sher, when i'm not sleeping"