Firefighters who battled the California wildfires have now traveled to Oklahoma, along with firefighting planes prepared in Burns Flat for the fire danger. The planes provide crucial support to firefighters on the ground, especially in difficult terrain. Bridger Aerospace, a Montana-based company, is actively involved in fighting wildfires across the country, including in Oklahoma. The company’s CEO, Sam Davis, emphasized the importance of year-round preparedness for wildfires, as this year has seen above-average fire activity in the United States.
Bridger Aerospace’s planes are capable of flying for four hours on one tank of fuel and can drop large amounts of water to combat fires effectively. They also work with the federal government to provide wildfire mapping and navigation support to ground crews. Davis highlighted the effectiveness of using planes to detect and fight fires promptly, a practice commonly used in Canada. With the increasing frequency of wildfires, this approach may become a best practice in the U.S. Overall, Bridger Aerospace’s presence in Oklahoma is a sign of readiness to protect communities and prevent disasters.
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