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News Release

News Release

U.S. Forest Service Should Consider a Different Mix of Aircraft to Fight Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service should upgrade its large airborne firefighting fleet to include more amphibious scooper aircraft, with air tankers and helicopters in a supporting role during the initial attack of fires before they become large.

Jul 30, 2012
Report

U.S. Forest Service Should Consider a Different Mix of Aircraft to Fight Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service should upgrade its large airborne firefighting fleet to include more amphibious scooper aircraft, with air tankers and helicopters in a supporting role during the initial attack of fires before they become large.

Jul 30, 2012
Research Brief

Research Brief

Identifying a Cost-Effective Aviation Fleet for the U.S. Forest Service

This brief provides an overview of a RAND study to support the U.S. Forest Service in determining the composition of a fleet of airtankers, scoopers, and helicopters that would minimize the total social costs of wildfires.

Jul 30, 2012

RAND Topic:
Wildfires

Topic Synonyms:
Blaze;
Conflagration;
Forest Fire