AERIAL FIREFIGHTING CONFERENCES CO-ORGANIZED WITH GFMC
06-08 March 2024, Sacramento, California, U.S.A.
Tangent Link’s global Aerial Firefighting series returned to Sacramento, the home of CAL FIRE.
Thought leading presentations and case studies debated key subjects including Tactics, Training and Technology, bringing together the very best minds in understanding the advances being made in this safety conscious profession.
“Aerial Firefighting North America offers a unique platform for aviation experts to collaborate and engage in thought-provoking conversation. I am confident these opportunities support meaningful outcomes that benefit not only the fire service but also the communities we serve.”
Welcome from Chief Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CAL FIRE, USA
Aerial Fire Fighting North America 2024 (AFFNA24) attracted 415 attendees from 16 countries (Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, UAE, UK, and the U.S.A.)
Walt Darran Award Winner
Douglas “Bud” Ehrk represents the backbone, and the heart and soul of aerial firefighting. Every day he makes sure that the tankers he is responsible for are fit to fly. It’s the decisions he makes that dictate whether a pilot makes it home in one piece, and it’s his signature on the line and the proven track record that instils the confidence of the aircrews flying the aircraft in his care. Overall, he embodies the spirit of what it means to receive the Walt Darran Award 2024. He, like so many other deserving mechanics, cares for the industry and was awarded for his hard work and dedication.
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