In the April 2023 aerial firefighting special issue

When preparing for a fire season, what are your choices for the type of fleet contracts you will use; location, situation, capacity, and a multitude of other considerations need to be made when deciding whether it is best to use a belly tank or a bucket, and what is the alternative; data collection and analysis have become more and more important when managing an attack on a wildfire, what software and equipment is available, and how can you manage integration and communication to improve your effectiveness in fighting fires; plus a whole lot more to keep you in the loop and in the air.

This edition of AirMed&Rescue contains in-depth analysis of firefighting aircraft and equipment innovation, the pros and cons of amphibious and land-based air tankers, using drones as fire surveillance machines, and the issue of federal versus state coordination of aerial firefighting assets in the US.