Training to Coordinate Aerial Firefighting Aircraft: Behind the Scenes

Today, we get to show you a glimpse of what it’s like to coordinate aerial firefighting aircraft through a large-scale training scenario for air attack trainees.

California Aerial Supervision Academy (CASA) is the culmination of CAL FIRE's annual aerial training. The two-week intensive training, sponsored by CAL FIRE and held jointly with the U.S. Forest Service, prepares future Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGS) to manage aerial resources safely and efficiently during wildfires.

The program blends classroom learning, flight simulator sessions, and orientation flights during week one with multi-aircraft complex training flights in week two. Various air tankers and helicopters, smokejumpers, and interdependent training for air tanker base personnel along with annual training for flight and ground crews supporting military aircraft modified for firefighting also take place.

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00:00 - Teaser
00:19 - Introduction to CASA (California Aerial Supervision Academy)
03:45 - Buckhorn Training Scenario

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