C-130 Aerial Firefighting

News, updates, and more on C-130 Aerial Firefighting systems

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Emergencies like this remind us of why we created #MAFFS. It gives militaries the flexibility to reinforce their firefighting fleet and maintain the full utility of the aircraft when not fighting fire. #AmazonEmergency #MilitaryFirefighting #GiveUsMAFFS
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[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Terrific to see the legislative branch getting a first hand view of the #MAFFS2 program. #MAFFS is vital to our management of wildfire threats and remains a viable solution for increasing our capabilities. #militaryfirefighting #aerialfirefighting https://t.co/l7v06IVChY

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Beautiful shot of a Wyoming @AirNatlGuard #C-130 with #MAFFS2 system showing off at the #WildWestAirShow. #MAFFS #MilitaryFirefighting #ShowingOff #AerialFireFighting https://t.co/w5gRPAdeLC

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

From the Willows Stearman to #C-130's with #MAFFSII, this article is a great overview of the history of #aerialfirefighting. #maffs #militaryfirefighting #knowyourhistory https://t.co/gZ59QsDjOp

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Great to see @AirNatlGuard representing #MAFFS at @EAA #AirVenture2019 alongside various other #aerialfirefighting solutions. #MAFFS2 #militaryfirefighting #oshkosh https://t.co/iRAXbWMzQg

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

#Portugal has always been very proactive in their management of #aerialfirefighting resources, but when their @embraer #KC-390 #MAFFS program comes online, their ability to deal with wildfire will be vastly improved. #MAFFS2 #HelpIsOnTheWay #ForçaAérea https://t.co/BDOS1RLFaN

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

#Congratulations to Maj. Gen. John P. Healy who has taken command of the 22nd Airforce and now oversees the @302AirliftWing and their #MAFFS mission. #militaryfirefighting #maffs2 #aerialfirefighting #C130 #militarylife https://t.co/rodlyTKdKT

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Inter-agency cooperation is key during fire season and it is good to know that if their resources are not sufficient, @BLMNational can lean on @AirNatlGuard who can assist with #MAFFS loaded #C-130's. #teamwork #lossprevention #militaryfirefighting #MAFFS2 https://t.co/RM4UGs7J2z

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

The 302nd Airlift Wing will perform daily demonstrations of MAFFS at the Oshkosh air show in WI, July 23-28. #MAFFS #MAFFS2 #aerialfirefighting #showingoff #OSH19 @302AirliftWing @forestservice @EAA
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[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Terrific article about the heroes from @CAL_FIRE that keep Californians safe from wildfire. #MAFFS is proud to be an important tool in their strategic arsenal. #MAFFS2 #CalFire #Wildfires #AerialFirefighting #lossprevention
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[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

A view from the sky of MAFFS2 in action. #MAFFS #MAFFSII #fireaircraft #aerialfirefighting

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Visit https://t.co/hSwDc9VQMz for more information #maffs #maffs2 #aerialfirefighting #fireaviation #official #airtanker

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

#maffs #maffs2 #aerialfirefighting #fireaviation #official #airtanker

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

#MAFFS systems are used by governments around the world as part of a comprehensive firefighting strategy. There are currently systems on 5 of the 7 continents and more partners continue to adopt the technology. #turkey #tunisia #morocco #brazil #colombia #thailand #usa

[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

When called upon, the highly skilled @AirForceReserve crew members can take a cargo plane and turn it into an advanced air tanker in less than an hour. #maffs #maffs 2 #militaryfirefighting #heavyequipment

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[C-130 Aerial Firefighting @C130Firefighter]

Check out the @302AirliftWing’s 39th Aerial Port Squadron talking about the diversity of their mission which highlights the versatility of the #c130 and the flexibility of #maffs systems. https://t.co/WqLsh85lV3 #militaryfirefighting #fireaviation #airforce

[USFS Southern Region @USFSRegion8]

Stay safe when forest conditions are hot and dry:
🔥 Avoid parking and driving on dry grass.
🔥 Make sure ATVs and motorcycles have spark arresters.
And remember the famous words of @smokey_bear ...