Night Vision Goggle Program

The Night Vision Goggle program allows CAL FIRE and partner pilots to continue the firefight beyond sunset. Extending the attack into the evening allows us to continue aerial operations when we often have the benefit of cooler temperatures and higher humidities. As with all aerial operations, night flying presents risks. CAL FIRE’s number one priority is safety that's why our crews spend hundreds of hours in training while also making a measured assessment of conditions every time we fly. CAL FIRE’s night flying practice has been put into play over the last few weeks, demonstrating that night flying can make a difference. #AerialAviation #NightFlying #Training

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thanks Cal Fire.

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Thanks for your hard work

[@robertr3470]

This training program has been in existence for years, and many Cal-Fire pilots are former military night operation trained pilots; yet we still do not see night operations outside of training. When will the qualifications be complete?