Firefighter Safety During Aerial Operations

A veteran wildland firefighter with 35 years of experience reflected on the many stories he's heard about fellow firefighters being struck by a portion of a retardant drop from a firefighting aircraft, sometimes resulting in severe injuries or even death, as well as damage suffered by aerial firefighters encountering problems from obstacles or weather conditions.

Firefighter Safety During Aerial Operations

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